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Best Office Chairs Under £150 in the UK (2026)

Choose the adjustment you will actually use: folding arms, lumbar and arm-pad tuning, simpler height-adjustable arms or a sliding seat. These four exact models had UK offers within £150 at the 9 September check; keep the current delivered total within your cap.

Quick answer · Top 4

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Pick 3 - Best for simpler height-adjustable arms

SIHOO M18-M148 Black Office Chair

Best for:A buyer who wants height-adjustable arms without relying on extra arm movements

Trade-off:No fold-up-arm or sliding seat-depth claim is established.

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Pick 4 - Best for sliding seat-depth adjustment

ProtoArc EC200 Black Office Chair

Best for:A buyer who specifically needs sliding seat-depth adjustment

Trade-off:Published seat-depth figures conflict; no numerical fit range is asserted here.

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Reviewed 09/09/2026 Criteria-based comparison How we chose Review details

The shortlist

Four options, with the trade-offs visible

Use the fit, limitations and checkout checks before opening a retailer page. Confirm the current price, stock, delivery and returns with the retailer.

Pick 1

First comparison point

Best for folding arms away

SIHOO M102C Black Office Chair

Verdict

M102C combines fore-and-aft and pivoting arm pads with arms that fold up for storage. Start here when moving the chair closer to the desk matters; measure the actual clearance first.

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SIHOO M102C Black Office Chair

Highlights

  • Arms fold up as well as adjusting fore-and-aft and pivoting.
  • Separate lumbar-height and headrest controls.

Drawbacks

  • Seat dimensions and folded-arm desk clearance need confirming.
  • Adjustment range is not proof of personal comfort.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • A desk where folding the arms away is useful

Not for you if

  • A buyer who needs verified sliding seat-depth adjustment

Check before buying

  • Match M102C, Black single-chair variant and seller before ordering.
  • Confirm new condition and keep the delivered total at or below £150; check UK delivery, assembly and return costs.
  • Confirm seat-height range, seat width/depth, arm clearance and manufacturer user limits for your own setup.

Pick 2

Best for lumbar and arm-pad tuning

Ticova 133282476 Black Office Chair

Verdict

Ticova's linked instructions show lumbar height and depth adjustment alongside arm-pad height, fore-and-aft movement and pivot. Choose it for those controls, not fold-up arms or a promise of better posture.

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Highlights

  • Lumbar support adjusts vertically and fore-and-aft.
  • Arm pads have height, fore-and-aft and pivot controls.

Drawbacks

  • The reviewed instructions do not establish fold-up arms.
  • Exact seat dimensions and return costs require an offer check.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • A buyer who wants separate lumbar-height and depth controls

Not for you if

  • A desk that requires fold-up arms for storage

Check before buying

  • Match 133282476, Black single-chair variant and seller before ordering.
  • Confirm new condition and keep the delivered total at or below £150; check UK delivery, assembly and return costs.
  • Confirm seat-height range, seat width/depth, arm clearance and manufacturer user limits for your own setup.

Pick 3

Best for simpler height-adjustable arms

SIHOO M18-M148 Black Office Chair

Verdict

M18-M148 pairs a padded seat with height-adjustable arms and lumbar height/depth controls. Compare it when those adjustments are enough; the reviewed instructions do not establish fold-up arms or sliding seat depth.

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SIHOO M18-M148 Black Office Chair

Highlights

  • Lumbar height and depth can be adjusted separately.
  • Height-adjustable arms and separate lumbar-height and depth controls.

Drawbacks

  • No fold-up-arm or sliding seat-depth claim is established.
  • One retailer model-number field conflicts with the title, model name and manual.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • A buyer who wants height-adjustable arms without relying on extra arm movements

Not for you if

  • A buyer who needs documented fold-up arms or sliding seat depth

Check before buying

  • Match M18, Black single-chair variant and seller before ordering.
  • Confirm new condition and keep the delivered total at or below £150; check UK delivery, assembly and return costs.
  • Confirm seat-height range, seat width/depth, arm clearance and manufacturer user limits for your own setup.

Pick 4

Best for sliding seat-depth adjustment

ProtoArc EC200 Black Office Chair

Verdict

EC200 is the option to compare when moving the seat forward or back is a deciding feature. Its official guidance documents seat-depth adjustment and four backrest lock positions; check that its actual fit range suits you.

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ProtoArc EC200 Black Office Chair

Highlights

  • Official guidance documents a sliding seat-depth control.
  • Four backrest lock positions offer an explicit tilt choice.

Drawbacks

  • Published seat-depth figures conflict; no numerical fit range is asserted here.
  • Additional controls do not prove long-session comfort or durability.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • A buyer who specifically needs sliding seat-depth adjustment

Not for you if

  • A buyer who needs independently verified dimensions before shortlisting

Check before buying

  • Match EC200, Black single-chair variant and seller before ordering.
  • Confirm new condition and keep the delivered total at or below £150; check UK delivery, assembly and return costs.
  • Confirm seat-height range, seat width/depth, arm clearance and manufacturer user limits for your own setup.

Top 4 comparison

Compare the useful differences, trade-offs and final checks side by side.

Before you compare

Check these first

  1. 1Measure desk clearance and compare documented seat-height range, seat width and seat depth.
  2. 2Check manufacturer user limits, assembly requirements and return or collection costs.
  3. 3Confirm new condition, exact variant, UK delivery and delivered total on the linked offer.

Your four roles

1Best for folding arms awaySIHOO M102C Black Office ChairA desk where folding the arms away is useful

Trade-off:Seat dimensions and folded-arm desk clearance need confirming.

Not ideal for:A buyer who needs verified sliding seat-depth adjustment

Check:Match M102C, Black single-chair variant and seller before ordering.

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2Best for lumbar and arm-pad tuningTicova 133282476 Black Office ChairA buyer who wants separate lumbar-height and depth controls

Trade-off:The reviewed instructions do not establish fold-up arms.

Not ideal for:A desk that requires fold-up arms for storage

Check:Match 133282476, Black single-chair variant and seller before ordering.

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3Best for simpler height-adjustable armsSIHOO M18-M148 Black Office ChairA buyer who wants height-adjustable arms without relying on extra arm movements

Trade-off:No fold-up-arm or sliding seat-depth claim is established.

Not ideal for:A buyer who needs documented fold-up arms or sliding seat depth

Check:Match M18, Black single-chair variant and seller before ordering.

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4Best for sliding seat-depth adjustmentProtoArc EC200 Black Office ChairA buyer who specifically needs sliding seat-depth adjustment

Trade-off:Published seat-depth figures conflict; no numerical fit range is asserted here.

Not ideal for:A buyer who needs independently verified dimensions before shortlisting

Check:Match EC200, Black single-chair variant and seller before ordering.

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Choose this if / Avoid this if

Rule out poor-fit options before comparing finer details.

Avoid if

  • You need a chair supported by an independent sitting trial before choosing. UK Shortlists has not tested these chairs.
  • You cannot confirm the dimensions or return terms needed for your setup.

Dealbreakers

  • The delivered total exceeds £150.
  • The exact model, Black single-chair variant, seller or return terms cannot be confirmed.

Check before buying

  • Measure desk clearance and compare documented seat-height range, seat width and seat depth.
  • Check manufacturer user limits, assembly requirements and return or collection costs.
  • Confirm new condition, exact variant, UK delivery and delivered total on the linked offer.

Choose another shortlist if

  • You need a specialist size or adjustment that none of these exact models can establish.

When another role fits better

The first option is a useful starting point, not a universal winner. Move another role ahead when its use case, fit or ownership trade-offs match you better.

Known limitations

UK Shortlists has not tested these chairs. This is a documented comparison; personal comfort, fit, stability, noise and durability have not been measured.

How we chose

The checks behind the four picks

We compared exact model documentation, control differences and matching UK retailer offers. Roles follow practical desk and adjustment needs, not commission or untested comfort claims.

  • Step 1: Exact Black single-chair model and review-date delivered budget fit
  • Step 2: Documented arm, lumbar, seat and tilt control differences
  • Step 3: Desk storage and adjustment needs rather than untested comfort
  • Step 4: Seller identity, assembly and return checks

Disclosure

Last reviewed: 09/09/2026

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Who checked this shortlist?

Written / compiled by:
UK Shortlists Editorial Team
Last reviewed:
09/09/2026
Review basis:
Criteria-based comparison

We compare published product information, retailer details and the buying criteria shown above. UK Shortlists does not currently publish claims based on first-party product use, laboratory testing or long-term testing.

FAQs & alternatives

Are all four always under £150?

No. Qualifying UK offers were observed on 9 September, but prices, sellers and delivery charges change. Reject an offer above your delivered cap rather than treating this list as permission to overspend.

Which chair has arms that fold up?

SIHOO documents fold-up arms on M102C, alongside fore-and-aft movement and pivot. Measure desk clearance. The reviewed Ticova and M18 instructions do not establish fold-up arms.

Which option has sliding seat-depth adjustment?

ProtoArc's EC200 guidance documents a sliding seat. Published numerical depth figures conflict, so we do not give an unverified fit range. Confirm the current model's measurements before ordering.

Do more adjustments guarantee comfort or relieve back pain?

No. Controls provide ways to change the setup, not proof of personal comfort or a medical benefit. We have not performed a sitting trial or measured long-session results.

Also consider

  • Compare the broader office-chair route if a different adjustment or independently documented size is essential.
  • Wait or choose another qualifying offer if the delivered price exceeds your cap.

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