Branch Softside Chair vs Anthros Chair

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Branch Softside Chair

Branch

Branch Softside Chair

$299 – $399

VS
Anthros Chair

Anthros

Anthros Chair

From $1,949

$1,650

lower starting price for Branch Softside Chair than Anthros Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Branch Softside ChairAnthros Chair
Price
$299 – $399From $1,949
Load capacity
275 lb300 lb (136 kg)
Recline
tilt, tilt lock, tilt tensionDecompress Mode tilt: 0°–16°; five tilt options – three locked positions (Active −2°, Standard 1°, Decompress 5°) and two unlocked (Free-Float, Full Decompress to 16°)
Arms
removable4D Arms (option) or No Arms; the arms adjust in height, width, depth and angle; Arm height 7.7–11.8 in; arm width (outside) 24.75–27 in
Lumbar support
integratedPrecision Posture System: independently adjustable Upper Back + Lower Back Pelvis Support (no conventional lumbar pad)

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Branch Softside Chair or the Anthros Chair?

The Branch Softside Chair is cheaper to start: $299 versus $1,949 for the Anthros Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Anthros Chair, rated for 300 lb versus 275 lb for the Branch Softside Chair.

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