What You Need to Know
Priced at $116.99, the MALOL High Back Office Chair is Malol's entry in the office chairs category. With 103 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #28 of 32 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Construction & Materials
Construction at $116.99 lands in the middle - adequate materials and decent assembly without standouts in either direction.
One feature owners single out about the MALOL High Back Office Chair: "Breathable mesh".
Specifications
- Brand: Malol
- Price: $116.99 (well above the $97.44 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 103
- Category rank: #28 of 32 in office chairs under $150
- Cheaper in category: 19 products
- Higher-rated in category: 15 products
- More-reviewed in category: 27 products
Owner Reports
A 4.3-star average from 103 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Adjustable headrest
- Reclining function
- Breathable mesh
Common complaints:
- Unknown brand
- Assembly required
What Else to Consider
At $116.99, the MALOL High Back Office Chair sits well above the $97.44 category average. 19 options are cheaper and 12 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BestOffice Mid-Back Mesh Chair ($38.98, 4.3β , 63,016 reviews). It's $78.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- BestOffice Mid-Back Mesh Chair - $38.98, 4.3β (63,016 reviews) Β· Cheaper
- BestOffice Ergonomic Desk Chair - $109.99, 4.3β (63,016 reviews) Β· Cheaper
- Amazon Basics Mesh Mid-Back Chair - $69.99, 4.3β (50,000 reviews) Β· Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ALLGOD Ergonomic Mesh Chair at 4.7β . If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the PayLessHere Budget Desk Chair at $19.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (adjustable headrest or reclining function), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Adjustable headrest
- Reclining function
- Breathable mesh
Cons:
- Unknown brand
- Assembly required
Final Take
6.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.
