More than just an office chair: the hjh OFFICE ERGOHUMAN GEN2 under review
In February 2025, the ERGOHUMAN GEN2 was featured in CHIP's major office chair test and achieved an overall score of 1.1. “Spider-Man's favourite chair,” as CHIP's testers called it, secured 2nd place on the list of the best office chairs of 2025 (as of 01.03.2025). This result did not come about by chance.
ERGOHUMAN GEN2
The ERGOHUMAN GEN2 range impresses with quality, design and functionality, making this office chair a high-end model. But what features make this office chair stand out?
Design and workmanship
This high-end chair with its futuristic design looks modern yet understated in the office. The curved designer base in polished aluminium completes the overall look. The innovative mesh covering is available in many colours, allowing it to blend seamlessly into any interior concept. In addition, the extremely abrasion-resistant mesh fabric can withstand up to 60,000 abrasion cycles. The ERGOHUMAN GEN2 meets all safety-relevant requirements for office and contract use in accordance with DIN EN 1335 Parts 1-3.
Comfort and ergonomics
When it comes to ergonomics and comfort, the ERGOHUMAN GEN2 shines with a test rating of 1.0. In its second generation, this office chair supports loads of up to 150 kg and is suitable for users up to a maximum height of 1.85. This model offers a wide range of ergonomic features and functional details. These include:
- Ergonomic seat with seat depth adjustment
- Designer backrest with adjustable lumbar support
- 4D armrests with medium-soft soft-pad tops (adjustable horizontally, vertically, in width and radially)
- 2D headrest, adjustable in height and tilt
- Point-synchronised mechanism for adjusting the seat and backrest tilt, individually adjustable to body weight, lockable in 5 positions
- Aluminium / designer mechanism - invisibly integrated beneath the seat
- Flexible lumbar support with variable pressure adjustment
- Continuously adjustable seat height
- Forward locking position: Negative adjustment of the backrest and seat for a particularly upright, ergonomic sitting position.
- Segment locking / position memory: Opening angle can be fixed in 4 stages.
- Floating drift function / recline mode: When leaning fully back and forward, the seat automatically moves with you in a light, gliding motion.
The test result in detail
| Test verdict: | Very good (1,1) |
| Comfort: | Very good (1,0) |
| Features: | Very good (1,0) |
| Handling: | Very good (1,4) |
Ranked 2nd out of 21 in the CHIP best list (as of 01.03.2025)
CHIP test procedure
The CHIP test procedure for office chairs is designed to enable a comprehensive and objective evaluation of the products. The test criteria are divided into three main areas: features, comfort and handling. Features, which account for 30% of the overall score, assess all the chair’s basic functions, with particular attention paid to armrests, headrest and lumbar support, as well as stability and load capacity. A key part of this assessment is the subjective evaluation of the material quality and overall design. Comfort, weighted at 50%, focuses on the chair’s adjustment options, the stability of the seat, the tilt function of the headrest and the editorial team members’ subjective opinion of seating comfort. In addition, heat and moisture build-up over longer sitting periods as well as the slip resistance of the material are assessed. Handling, which makes up 20% of the rating, examines how easy the levers are to reach, how easy the chair is to adjust and the amount of cleaning required. The test is carried out using a combination of objective measurements in the test lab and subjective assessments by several editorial team members, who complete an anonymised questionnaire. The test procedure is dynamic, with the best office chair in each category serving as the benchmark and all other products being rated relative to it. To ensure transparency, both the current and the original ratings at the time of testing are displayed.
Conclusion
The hjh OFFICE ERGOHUMAN GEN2 impressed in the CHIP test with a top score (1.1), securing 2nd place in the office chair best list (as of 01.03.2025). Its futuristic design, high-quality workmanship and exceptionally high comfort make it a high-end model. Numerous ergonomic features and customisable adjustment options ensure optimum seating comfort. The ERGOHUMAN GEN2 is a clear recommendation for anyone who values quality and ergonomics.
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