Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro vs Branch Verve: Which Should You Buy?
Both chairs sit above Branch’s entry-level model and cost within about 20 percent of each other. The Pro carries more adjustment points and 5D arms at the lower price, and the Verve offers a wider color range and a published seat-depth range.
The Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro and the Branch Verve both go further than the standard Ergonomic Chair’s simpler adjustment set. Branch lists 14 points of adjustment on the Pro, with 5D arms and a lumbar that moves in height and depth. The Verve has six adjustments in total.
Both chairs adjust seat depth. Branch publishes the Verve’s range, 16.5 to 19 inches, but does not print a seat-depth or seat-height range for the Pro. The Pro adds a forward seat-tilt option, an optional headrest, and an optional extended cylinder for taller users, none of which is listed for the Verve. The Verve answers with a 20-degree tilt range with tilt lock and seven colors in a 3D knit fabric.
Review history also separates them. The Pro has a full SeatedLab review with a 4.0 out of 5 rating. The Verve has not been reviewed yet, so its comfort and durability can only be described here from Branch’s published specs.
Buy the Pro if you want the larger adjustment count, a two-way lumbar with a forward-tilt option, and a chair rated 4.0 out of 5 in a full review, at the lower of the two prices.
Buy the Verve if you want one of its seven knit colors or a seat-depth range you can check against your own measurements before buying, and you accept paying somewhat more for a chair without a SeatedLab review yet.
Choose the Pro or the Verve?
Choose the Pro if you…
- Want the lower price of the two
- Want 14 adjustment points, with a lumbar that adjusts for height and depth and comes off entirely
- Want a forward seat-tilt option, an optional headrest, or the extended cylinder for taller users
- Want a chair SeatedLab has reviewed and rated (4.0 / 5)
Choose the Verve if you…
- Want a published seat-depth range (16.5" to 19") to check against your own measurements
- Want a choice of seven upholstery colors
- Accept paying somewhat more for a chair SeatedLab has not yet reviewed
Pro vs Verve at a Glance
| Spec | Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro | Branch Verve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 direct / $499 Amazon Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro, Branch direct ($499) |
$599 direct / $599 Amazon Branch Verve, Branch direct ($599) |
| Seat depth | Adjustable; range not listed | 16.5" to 19" (adjustable) |
| Seat height | Adjustable; range not listed | 16.5" to 20.5" |
| Arms | 5D (arm width, height, pad width, depth, pivot) | Removable, height-adjustable 27.5" to 30" |
| Adjustment points | 14 | Six, per Branch, including seat depth, tilt tension, and lumbar height |
| Lumbar | Two-way adjustable (height and depth), fully removable | Adjustable and padded, medium support, V-shaped suspended back |
| Tilt | Tilt with tension adjustment, plus forward seat tilt; degree range not listed | 20° range, with tilt lock |
| Overall dimensions | Not listed; chair weight 42 lbs | 27"W x 27"D x 37-41"H |
| Weight capacity | 275 lbs | 275 lbs |
| Warranty | 7 years | 7 years |
| Headrest add-on | Yes, Pro-specific headrest with two-axis adjustment, sold separately | Not listed |
| Materials / colors | Four material options: performance mesh, vegan leather, boucle, leather | Seven colors in one 3D knit fabric |
| SeatedLab rating | 4.0 / 5 | Not yet reviewed |
How They Compare
The Pro Costs Less and Lists More Adjustments
The Pro is the less expensive chair at both retailers, and the Verve costs about 20 percent more. The cheaper chair is also the one with the higher adjustment count, the removable two-way lumbar, and the forward-tilt option.
The Verve’s higher price buys a 3D knit fabric in seven colors and a published seat-depth range, while its adjustment count is lower. On adjustment count per dollar, the Pro comes out ahead.
14 Adjustment Points vs Six
Branch lists 14 adjustment points on the Pro against six on the Verve. The Pro’s 5D arms move in five directions. The Verve’s removable arms are height-adjustable from 27.5 to 30 inches. The Pro also lists a forward seat-tilt option, and Branch sells an extended cylinder for taller users.
Both chairs adjust seat height and seat depth. Branch publishes the Verve’s ranges, 16.5 to 20.5 inches for seat height and 16.5 to 19 inches for seat depth, but prints no ranges for the Pro. The Verve’s tilt also comes with a published 20-degree range and a tilt lock.
Two-Way Adjustment vs a Padded Suspended Back
The Pro’s lumbar adjusts in height and depth, and the whole lumbar piece comes off if you prefer to sit without it. Branch describes the Verve’s back as a padded, V-shaped suspended back with medium support and an adjustable lumbar.
Material Variety vs Color Variety
Branch sells the Pro in four materials, from performance mesh to leather, so the choice there is about texture and feel. The Verve comes in one 3D knit fabric offered in seven named colors, so its choice is about color.
Same Coverage, Different Review History
Both chairs carry Branch’s 7-year warranty and a 275-pound weight capacity, so coverage and load rating are a tie. Both are sold through Branch direct as the primary option, with Amazon as a secondary option.
The Pro has a full SeatedLab review with a 4.0 out of 5 rating. The Verve has no SeatedLab review yet, so a buyer has Branch’s published specs to go on.
Final Verdict
The two chairs sit close in price, and both adjust seat height and depth. The Pro has the fuller adjustment set, led by its 5D arms and two-way lumbar, and it costs less with a SeatedLab review behind it. The Verve’s case rests on its seven knit colors and its published seat and tilt ranges, and it has no review yet.
Choose the Pro if…
You want the larger adjustment count at the lower price, on a chair rated 4.0 out of 5 in a full SeatedLab review.
Choose the Verve if…
You want one of the seven knit colors or published seat ranges to check against your measurements, and you accept paying somewhat more for a chair without a SeatedLab review yet.
Start with the Pro for the larger adjustment count at the lower price. The Verve makes sense when color or a known seat-depth range decides it.
Keep Reading
These pages cover the same chairs and decisions in more depth:
- Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro Full Review. The full rated review of Branch’s higher-adjustment chair
- Branch Ergonomic Chair vs Pro: Which Should You Buy?. How the Pro compares to Branch’s standard, lower-cost chair
- Branch Ergonomic Chair vs Branch Verve. How the Verve compares to the standard chair instead of the Pro
- Secretlab Titan Evo vs Branch Pro. How the Pro compares to a gaming-style chair
- Branch Pro vs Steelcase Series 2. How the Pro compares to a mid-tier Steelcase chair
- Office Chair Seat Depth, Explained. Why seat depth adjustment matters, and how to check if you need it
- Office Chair Buying Guide. How to shop for an ergonomic chair at any budget
- Best Office Chairs. Ergonomic chair picks across price tiers