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I've used the Boulies EP200 for over 18 months and it's still the best value office chair around for work and play I've tested. If you're looking for an airy office chair that's comfortable for long hours - and most importantly, you don't want to spend thousands, this is my personal recommendation.
Right now, the Boulies EP200 is $210 at Amazon.com, and £190 at Amazon.co.uk. While not listed as a discount, Amazon here has effectively price-matched the Boulies summer sale that's happening now. That equals about a 30% discount.
As I say, I've been using this office chair for at least eight hours every day for well over a year, and I have absolutely no complaints with the comfort or the build quality. It scored 4.5 stars in my review, with a Highly Recommended award for good reason. The seat's firm, supportive, with a curved backrest, 3D armrests, and all the adjustability I need and expect from a chair at this price.
Why I like this office chair (spoiler alert: it's great value)
I absolutely love the EP200. I love the breathable mesh design, the lockable recline, the adjustable seat depth, even the 3D armrests with their satisfying click on every twist. I use this at work every day, but also after-hours when I'm gaming. I never feel discomfort or fatigue that some cheap chairs induce (and some expensive ones, for that matter).
Now, Boulies' value-driven chair isn't as rich with features as the Herman Miller and Steelcase office chairs my team and I have tested. But it's well-built for the money, highly adjustable, and doesn't require taking out a bank loan to afford it.
Having spent many hours in an office sitting on the iconic Herman Miller Aeron, I can tell you that while that pricey mesh chair was very comfortable, for most people working in an office or home office, the EP200 delivers everything you'd want from a seat at a fraction of the price.
In summarizing my time with the EP200 in my review update, I said "Overall, a year on, I still find the Boulies EP200 to be the archetypal office chair for most people. It's relatively cheap, not overly engineered or designed (in a good way), and suitable for long hours in the office and home office."
For more top-performing options, check out my in-depth guide to the best office chairs we've tested (and yep, the EP200 is on that list).
