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HON

HON Wave Big and Tall Office Chair with Adjustable Arms, 450 lbs Capacity, Ergonomic, Breathable Mesh Desk Chair with Wheels, 360° Swivel, Heavy Duty Tilt Recline, Black

Good

Mesh back
2D arms
450 lb capacity

$647.40

In stock on Amazon.com

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Specs verified August 2026

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Ergo Score Breakdown

Ergo Score: 37/100

Adjustability 13/40

Armrests6/102D armrests: 6/10

Seat height4/6adjustable, 3.0 in range: 4/6

Seat depth0/5seat depth adjustment: 0/5

Lumbar adjustment0/7Not listed by the seller

Recline0/2Not listed by the seller

Tilt lock0/3tilt without stated lock: 0/3

Tilt tension3/3tilt tension: 3/3

Advanced tilt0/4Center-Tilt: 0/4

Support 12/30

Lumbar support8/12lumbar support: 8/12

Upper back support0/4Not listed by the seller

Headrest adjustment0/2Not listed by the seller

Cushion0/5Not listed by the seller

Seat edge0/3Not listed by the seller

Breathable back4/4mesh back: 4/4

Build 12/30

Warranty0/9Not listed by the seller

Weight capacity6/6450 lb capacity: 6/6

Certifications0/5Not listed by the seller

Base3/3aluminum base: 3/3

Gas lift0/2Not listed by the seller

Owner rating3/54.3 stars from 651 reviews: 3/5

Comfort Index

Comfort Index: 38/100

Seat cushionNot listed by the seller

Cushion thicknessNot listed by the seller

ReclineNot listed by the seller

Breathable back15/15

HeadrestNot listed by the seller

Armrests10/10

Owner rating13/25

Specifications

Seat height range	18.5 to 21.5 in
Seat width	Not listed by the seller
Seat depth	Not listed by the seller
Seat depth adjustable	No
Seat cushion	Not listed by the seller
Cushion thickness	Not listed by the seller
Back material	Mesh
Backrest height	Not listed by the seller
Backrest width	Not listed by the seller
Armrests	2D adjustable
Lumbar support	Yes
Lumbar adjustments	Not listed by the seller
Headrest	Not listed by the seller
Max recline	Not listed by the seller
Tilt mechanism	Center-Tilt
Base material	Aluminum
Casters	Standard
Gas lift	Not listed by the seller
Weight capacity	450 lb
Chair weight	Not listed by the seller
Overall height	Not listed by the seller
Warranty	Not listed by the seller
Certifications	Not listed by the seller

Fit Guide

A comfortable seat height is about a quarter of your body height. Here is how this chair's listed seat range lines up (how we rate).

Your height	Seat range	Fit	Weight
4'11" to 5'3"	18.5 to 21.5 in seat (ideal about 15.3 in)	Seat may be too high	Rated to 450 lb
5'4" to 5'7"	18.5 to 21.5 in seat (ideal about 16.4 in)	Seat may be too high	Rated to 450 lb
5'8" to 5'11"	18.5 to 21.5 in seat (ideal about 17.4 in)	Seat may be too high	Rated to 450 lb
6'0" to 6'3"	18.5 to 21.5 in seat (ideal about 18.4 in)	Seat may be too high	Rated to 450 lb
6'4" and up	18.5 to 21.5 in seat (ideal about 19.3 in)	Good fit	Rated to 450 lb

Mesh seat and backAdjustable armsCenter-tiltAluminum baseBig and Tall

What We Like

The stated capacity is 450 lb, and only three home-office chairs state a higher one.
The arms adjust in both height and width.
Stretch mesh covers both the seat and the back.

Watch Out For

Seat depth is stated as non-adjustable in the listing.
The listing names the HON Full Warranty without a term, so it does not state how many years the cover runs.

At a Glance

A Big and Tall chair from HON with a center-tilt and a tension control, set on a cast aluminum base.

Who This Chair Is For

Big and tall buyers who want a stated capacity of 450 lb.
Shoppers who want a stretch mesh seat.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

Shoppers seeking a headrest, since the listing does not state one.
Shoppers who need the seat depth to move, since the listing says it does not adjust.

The HON Wave's center-tilt and arm travel in the spec fields

Tilting is a center-tilt with a tension setting. Arm height runs from 5.25 to 7.625 inches, and the listing does not state a recline angle or a tilt lock.

Alternatives to Consider

FLEXISPOT

FLEXISPOT 600lbs Big and Tall Office Chair for Heavy People, Heavy Duty Computer Desk Chair with Dynamic Lumbar Support 2D Armrest Blade Wheels, Chairs for Home Office Gaming Working, Leather, Black

Good

In stock on Amazon.com

$254.99Comfort Index 23/100

Why consider: Is rated for 600 lb and names a BIFMA certification, which this listing does not.

CAPOT

CAPOT Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair, Adjustable Lumbar High Back Desk Chair 400lbs, 4D Flip-up Arms, 3-Level Tilt Backrest, 3D Headrest, PU Wheels, Swivel Rolling Computer Seating for Long Desk Work

Excellent

In stock on Amazon.com

$199.99Comfort Index 58/100

Why consider: Sits on a steel base against the cast aluminum one here, and adjusts its headrest in height, where this listing does not state a headrest.