Is a $200–$300 mesh chair good enough, or do I need a Herman Miller / Steelcase?

For most home-office users sitting 6–8 hours a day, reviewers across specialist subreddits like r/OfficeChairs report that a well-adjusted mid-range mesh chair (Gabrylly, ELABEST, PatioMage) delivers most of the ergonomic benefit. The Aeron/Leap class wins on long-term durability, warranty length, and finer adjustment range — meaningful if you sit 10+ hours daily or have existing back issues, less so otherwise.