Are budget Amazon office chairs worth it compared to a Herman Miller or Steelcase?

Specialist-community consensus on r/OfficeChairs is split: many longtime members argue used premium chairs (Aeron, Steelcase Leap/Gesture) are worth $500-1000 for build and repairability, while others report that mid-range mesh chairs under $300 are 'good enough' for most home setups. Budget chairs typically trade away long-term foam durability and armrest adjustment range, so if you sit 8+ hours daily the higher-end option tends to pay off.