Rank #3 in Best Office Chair 2026: The Measurements Nobody Publishes
SONGMICS Executive Office Chair with High Back, PU Leather, OBG22BUK
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SONGMICS executive chair is the value pick of the PU-leather options: £85.99, 4.3 stars from 3,872 ratings, a two-year manufacturer warranty, an adjustable backrest and a headrest. It is 8th in Amazon's desk chair category.
It takes third because of two figures in its own table: the base is described as supplier-tested to 1,136kg of static pressure, and the 150kg capacity is described as self-declared — the most honest thing any listing on this page says about load, and the reason it beats the chairs that publish nothing.
How those 3,872 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Ratings | 4.3 from 3,872 |
|---|---|
| Capacity as listed | 150 kg, self-declared |
| Base test as listed | 1,136 kg for 1 minute |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Cover | PU leather over high-density foam |
| Category rank | 8th in Desk Chairs |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Comfy as. Cant believe I got it for £68 quid.”
Verified purchase“EXCELLENT SERVICE GREAT CHAIR SO COMFY EASY ASSEMBLY PERFECT SO HAPPY . ALAN”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Office Chair 2026: The Measurements Nobody Publishes.
Rank #1
SIHOO M18 Ergonomic Office Chair, Adjustable Lumbar and Headrest, 330 lb
£129.94
Rank #2
Keratee Ergonomic Office Chair with Adjustable Lumbar and Flip-Up Arms
£79.99
Rank #4
CASTLOVE Fabric Office Chair with 14cm Thick Cushion, Linen, Grey
£109.99
Rank #5
Youhauchair Office Chair, Ergonomic Desk Chair with Flip-Up Armrests
£89.98
Questions people ask
What does self-declared mean?
The listing states the 150kg capacity and adds in brackets that it is self-declared: no external body certified it. That is more transparent than chairs that give no figure at all.
How strong is the base?
The listing says the five-star base passed a supplier-tested static pressure test of 1,136kg for one minute without breaking.
Is it breathable?
No: it is PU leather over foam, so it warms up. The mesh chairs above it are the ones for long sessions.
What warranty comes with it?
Two years from the manufacturer, stated in the specification.
Is it good for long hours?
4.3 stars from 3,872 ratings says most buyers are happy, but the material is the compromise at this price.
How many ratings does it have?
3872 at the time of collection, averaging 4.3 stars, with 66 per cent five-star and 7 per cent one-star.
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