Branch Softside Chair vs Herman Miller Aeron

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

Branch

Branch Softside Chair

$299 – $399

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Aeron

$1,775 – $2,840

$1,476

lower starting price for Branch Softside Chair than Herman Miller Aeron at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Branch Softside ChairHerman Miller Aeron

Price: $299 – $399$1,775 – $2,840
Load capacity: 275 lb300 / 350 / 400 lb (136 / 158.8 / 181.4 kg)
Recline: tilt, tilt lock, tilt tensionHarmonic 2 Tilt; options: Standard/Basic tilt, Tilt Limiter, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle
Arms: removableArm height 7.5–11.5 in (adjustable arms); 8.5 in (fixed arms); Options: Fully Adjustable Arms, Height-Adjustable Arms with Pivot, Height-Adjustable Arms, No Arms, Stationary Arms; Arm Height 7.5–11.5 in (Fully Adjustable Arms, specs page)
Lumbar support: integratedOptions: No additional support, PostureFit, Adjustable Lumbar Support, Adjustable PostureFit SL

Which is cheaper, the Branch Softside Chair or the Herman Miller Aeron?

The Branch Softside Chair is cheaper to start: $299 versus $1,775 for the Herman Miller Aeron at the brand stores (Oct 2026).