The Sunbrella Outdoor Bean Bags from West Elm have an acrylic canvas cover that’s water-repellent and resistant to fading and staining.

The machine-washable microsuede outer cover can be removed and put in the washing machine for easy cleaning. While this chair impressed us with its comfort and size, we do think it could be made from higher-quality cover material.

Product testers put each bean bag chair through a number of tests, evaluating them on factors such as material, size, durability, and comfort.

Bean bags with shredded memory foam offer the most support, with many conforming to the contours of your body. That being said foam-filled bean bag chairs are a better choice for those who prefer a loftier and more structured bean bag chair that won’t require constant fluffing.Another top choice for kids is the Ultimate Sack 3000—the smallest Ultimate Sack size available, at around three feet in diameter. It’s suitable for small spaces such as dorms or city apartments, and it’s a great option for those on a budget. It has a mesh bottom that lets moisture drain out, so it can withstand spills from water cups by rough-and-tumble kids. For those who plan on sitting in their bean bag chair for extended periods of time, you may want to opt for one with a high back and ergonomic shape, such as our best for gaming pick, the Homguava Bean Bag Chair Sofa. This oversized chair came out on top in our testing, as it cradles your body to keep you comfortable in any position, and we loved that it can be used as a chair, floor pillow, couch, and more.