Is genuine leather worth the premium over faux leather or fabric?

Specialist subreddit threads are mixed: genuine leather holds up better to long-term wear and develops a patina, but reviewers in r/BuyItForLife repeatedly recommend fabric models as quieter and less prone to squeaking. Faux leather (PU) is the weakest performer long-term, with peeling reported after 2–4 years. If the chair will see daily heavy use, fabric or genuine leather are both defensible; faux leather is best reserved for budget or low-use scenarios.