The 8 Best Bean Bag Chairs of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Best Overall

Yogibo Max Bean Bag Chair

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Our Ratings

• Design
  4/5
• Durability
  5/5
• Comfort
  5/5
• Value
  5/5
• Ease of Setup
  5/5

The Yogibo Max isn’t your average bean bag chair: It’s 72 inches long and 24 inches tall, allowing it to be used as a chair, a recliner, a bed, or even a couch. This versatility is in part what made us rank it as our top pick. Conforming to your body to relieve pressure points, it provides cocoon-like coziness while you read, watch TV, or play video games. 

The Yogibo Max comes in more than a dozen color options, and its washable cover is made from a comfy cotton-spandex blend. We liked its oversized form, which can accommodate up to four people at a time, and we found that it does a great job cradling your body to keep you comfortable in any position. The Yogibo Max is one of the larger bean bags on this list, but we still found that it was light enough to move around with ease and required only one person to move from one location to another.

Although the Yogibo scored just below the Sofa Sack Ultra Soft Bean Bag Chair, we deemed it our Best Overall winner because of its versatile design and larger size. When the Yogibo was laid flat on the ground, multiple people were able to sit side-by-side comfortably, making it a top pick for busier households.

Price at time of publish: $299

_{Material: Cotton-spandex cover and EPS beads | Height: 24 inches | Sizes: One size fits all | Certifications: None listed | Return Policy: 14 days from delivery}

Runner Up, Best Overall

Sofa Sack 3-Ft. Bean Bag Chair

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Our Ratings

• Design
  4.5/5
• Durability
  4/5
• Comfort
  4.3/5
• Value
  5/5

The Sofa Sack Bean Bag Chair looks like a classic bean bag, but it’s actually filled with memory foam stuffing that makes it cozy and comfortable to sit in. (The foam filling also prevents a huge mess if the bag ever breaks.) We really liked the bag’s clean and structured appearance, and we think it would look great in a living space. It has a microsuede cover that comes in a variety of colors, and there are several sizes to choose from, as well, including 2- and 3-foot options. We tested the 3-foot option and found it to be a great size for one adult, while the 2-foot option may be better suited for kids and teens.

While this chair ranked high in comfort and size, we do think it could be made from higher-quality material, as it didn’t seem quite as durable as other products we tested. When hair and Cheerios were scattered over the bean bag, it took several passes for the hair to be sucked up by a handheld vacuum. If you have a household with pets, this is worth noting.

Price at time of publish: $80

_{Material: Microfiber cover and memory foam fill | Height: 24 inches | Sizes: 2 feet and 3 feet | Certifications: None listed Return Policy: Dependant on retailer}

Best Budget

Big Joe Milano Bean Bag Chair

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Our Ratings

• Design
  5/5
• Durability
  5/5
• Comfort
  4.8/5
• Value
  5/5

If you’re looking for a more classic bean bag chair and don't have much room in your budget, we recommend the Big Joe Milano. This product has a chair-like design that makes it a comfortable spot to sit and lounge, and it's covered in a smooth, thick polyester fabric that's durable and easy to vacuum clean. It has a weight capacity of 200 pounds, making it a great choice for kids and adults (though perhaps not both at once). The brand even sells refill bags that allow you to re-stuff your chair if it sags over time.

This option is available in more than two dozen colors, so you'll be sure to find an option that suits your space. We tested the navy color and found it to be consistent with the pictures online. Because of its durability and ease of cleaning, this affordable pick would be particularly well-suited for homes with both kids and pets.

Price at time of publish: From $54

_{Material: Polyester cover and polystyrene beans beads | Height: 28 inches | Sizes: Standard, large, and kids | Certifications: None listed | Return Policy: Dependent on retailer}

Best for Kids

Pottery Barn Kids Anywhere Beanbag

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Our Ratings

• Design
  5/5
• Durability
  4/5
• Comfort
  4/5
• Value
  5/5
• Ease of Setup
  5/5

The line of Anywhere Beanbags is ideal for children, thanks to each option's compact form and wide range of designs. These bags from Pottery Barn Kids are available in numerous fabrics, including cotton twill, faux fur, and sherpa—there are even cute animal-shaped ones that young kids are sure to love. It's available in one size, which we think would be perfect for a small child.

During our tests, we did find that the bean bag is a bit cumbersome to assemble—some of the fill was leaking, and putting the cover on was a two-person job. But once it was put together, we found it to be incredibly comfortable and supportive. It's designed to conform to your body and even provides enough structure that kids can do their homework in it. The bag can be customized with your child’s name for an additional fee, and it’s GREENGUARD Gold Certified, meaning it is scientifically proven to meet rigorous chemical emissions standards. We also appreciated that the bean bag cover is removable, so if it's stained it can be machine washed and dried. Cotton is typically easy to care for, and stains come out with a little stain remover.

Price at time of publish: $149

_{Material: Cotton twill cover and polystyrene beads | Height: 31 inches | Sizes: One size fits all | Certifications: GREENGUARD Gold | Return Policy: 30 days from delivery}

Runner Up, Best for Kids

Ultimate Sack 3000 Bean Bag Chair

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Our Ratings

• Design
  4.8/5
• Durability
  4.5/5
• Comfort
  5/5
• Value
  5/5
• Ease of Setup
  5/5

Another top choice for kids is the Ultimate Sack 3000—the smallest Ultimate Sack size available, at around three feet in diameter. It comes in a wide range of colors with either suede or faux fur fabric, and in testing, we loved the soft, silky feel of the suede material, scoring it as a 5 out of 5. These bean bag chairs are filled with shredded polyurethane foam instead of traditional beans, and while it’s certainly comfy to sit in, the material doesn’t offer as much support as other chairs and feels somewhat clumpy in spots. 

One of the reasons the Ultimate Sack is great for kids is that it’s easy to clean. We found that the chair was easy to vacuum and didn’t even get staticky, and the cover can also be machine washed. The bean bag needs to be fluffed up after use to retain its shape, but we like that it comes with a 10-year warranty—much longer than most brands offer.

Price at time of publish: $159

_{Material: Polyester cover and shredded polyurethane foam | Height: 22 inches | Sizes: Four options | Certifications: None listed | Return Policy: 15 days from delivery}

Best for Teens

Aspyn Faux Fur Shag Bean Bag Chair

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Our Ratings

• Design
  4.8/5
• Durability
  3.5/5
• Comfort
  4.3/5
• Value
  4/5

Teens will love the luxe appearance of the Aspyn Faux Fur Bean Bag Chair, which is available in two trendy colors. The chair has an oversized 44-inch form that’s ideal for lounging, and we found it to be one of the most comfortable options we tried. This bean bag chair has a polyester faux fur cover (we tested the white colorway), and its materials and design received perfect scores.

However, this bean bag chair scored somewhat low in terms of durability: when we went to vacuum hair and crumbs off of the cover, the crumbs were harder to suck up once they became embedded in the faux fur shag. The two color options available—white and gray—are light colors that will stain easily. Additionally, the cover is not machine washable, so large spills or stains would be extremely difficult to clean.

During our tests, we found that this bean bag is a bit cumbersome to move around. There's a handle on the top of the bean bag, but we didn't notice the handle right away, because it was buried in the faux fur shag.

Price at time of publish: $199

_{Material: Polyester cover and beads | Height: 24 inches | Sizes: One size fits all | Certifications: None listed | Return Policy: 30 days from delivery}

Best Oversized

Jaxx Cocoon 6 Foot Bean Bag

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Our Ratings

• Design
  4/5
• Durability
  5/5
• Comfort
  5/5
• Value
  4/5
• Ease of Setup
  4/5

If you’re looking for an oversized bean bag chair, the Jaxx Cocoon Bean Bag is a whopping six feet in diameter, making it the perfect spot for anyone to lounge. The product is harder to set up than other bean bags, requiring two people, but once it’s assembled, we liked that it feels similar to a mattress pad, thanks to its premium foam blend.

The Jaxx Cocoon has a polyester suede cover that’s available in several colors, and it can be machine-washed if it ever gets stained. However, it took several passes to fully vacuum the hair and Cheerios off of the bean bag cover, and if the cover required machine washing, it would take at least two adults to remove it.

We found that the size of this bean bag makes it difficult to move from room to room. Similar to large pieces of furniture, you would have to decide where to place it and then keep it in one spot instead of moving it frequently. There's no handle on this bean bag, either, which made it harder for us to maneuver.

Price at time of publish: From $220

_{Material: Polyester cover and foam filling | Height: 22 inches | Sizes: One size fits all | Certifications: None listed | Return Policy: 30 days from delivery; requires pre-approval}