yeah buy a herman miller aeron on craigslist. i used one at work for five years, and bought one when we started WFH
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Don't Buy a "Gaming Chair" - Office Chair vs. Gaming Chair Round-Up & Review - GamersNexus
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This me. Shopped around. Tried a bunch of office chairs. Love my chair. It's super comfortable and has been a life saver for working from home.
If stuff other people buy for their homes is making you embarassed, that's a you problem and you have failed at your stated goal of not being a dick with your silly post.
Same here. My wife bought me a gray cloth Omega with the cyan accents for Christmas last year, and I've been using it all through quarantine/COVID and I would never go back to the Aeron I was using before. That thing never fit me right, no matter how much I adjusted it, and I used it for a good 8 years, so I tried. LOL
I think I'm gonna get one of these. How is the recline feature?
This looks legit. Also agreed, paying hundreds of dollars for a desk chair doesn't make sense to me. I may get this in the coming weeks after looking at more reviews, thanks.
Also yeah gaming chairs are also kinda wack lol, if someone is rocking one then you do you.
this is basically why I have a secretlab for gaming and an aeron for work. I lean back while working and sit upright while gaming. Regret neither purchase, but if I was only going to buy 1 itd be the secret lab still.
for those looking for cheaper Aerons, I got one off of this site under scratch and dent status for $360: https://www.madisonseating.com/
doesnt look like they have any atm listed in that condition. It also took like 3 months to get it and by the time I did they had to ask if I was willing to accepot a different color to get it sooner. Either way worth looking into if you are hunting for an aeron.
and for everyone saying "buy an aeron on craiiglist" I assume you live in magical wonderland.
The biggest reason to not buy a gaming chair is because they're the ugliest fucking things in the world, and make your home substantially tackier by their presence. Just get a nice office chair
It's great. You can tilt the back independently about 75 degrees and then the seat can be unlocked to tilt back another ~10 degrees, so you can lay almost flat in it. I'm off work about 30 minutes before my wife during the week, so when my day ends, sometimes I'll just fully recline it, kick my feet up on the window sill and take a quick nap. That's where the pillow comes in really handy.
I'm also of the opinion that I think it looks nice, and the colors are rather understated (I'm 46, and am not into crazy RGB/gamer stuff). She bought me the gray/cyan one since we have a rug in the room that has similar colors and I use an XB1 controller that is the gray/light blue colorway, so like The Dude's rug, it really ties the room together. :D
I've been using the Gesture for almost 4 years now - it's amazing. Finally developing a slight squeak - it's still under warranty! Will have to call them for service. It's way way better than an Aeron, but to be fair that's a really old chair by HM. Their competitor to the Gesture is the HM Embody which I almost bought, really glad I tried them both out in store, the Gesture is better although I would have been pretty happy with either.
I bought a Secret Lab the other day, but decided on asking for a refund as it is still in "Pre-Order" until early February. If they honor it great, but I have heard enough from other owners (both good and bad) that if they don't refund me I won't feel absolutely terrible compared to some of these other "gaming chairs".
At 35 I am sure I need to start taking ergonomics into consideration more and more. Not only for my age, but especially due to my lung disease that gives me a barrel chest and the fact I can get my back pretty sore if I am coughing a lot. There are just so many choices out there and my budget is around 500 dollars thanks to money I got at Xmas and the possible stimulus check. Unfortunately there are no HM or Steelcase chairs in my area. I am looking at the IKEA Markus though as well as the Staples Hyken Mesh.
At 35 I am sure I need to start taking ergonomics into consideration more and more. Not only for my age, but especially due to my lung disease that gives me a barrel chest and the fact I can get my back pretty sore if I am coughing a lot. There are just so many choices out there and my budget is around 500 dollars thanks to money I got at Xmas and the possible stimulus check. Unfortunately there are no HM or Steelcase chairs in my area. I am looking at the IKEA Markus though as well as the Staples Hyken Mesh.
You're not investing in a chair so much as investing in your own body's comfort and longevity. Poor ergonomics and posture can have long lasting negative effects on your body. Chronic back pain is no joke and I'd gladly shell out an extra $100-200 to avoid that. Also the high end office chairs are durable and last 10-15 years or more and the lack of needing to be replaced every few years offsets the large asking price.
Almost bought a Secret Labs chair. Can't remember why I backed out. I think I was worried about it being too big or something. I ended up getting a quantum 9000 from Office Depot
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As your productivity heats up you can stay cool on this WorkPro Quantum 9000 Series Mesh Mid Back Chair. The adjustable office chairs mesh back and seat help promote airflow to keep you comfortable when answering e mails meeting with co workers and handling day to day duties. The lumbar on the...
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Different priorities n' all - but I'm someone who has spent a lot of time at my desk both at work and at home, (before pandemic), so have always insisted on a good chair especially at work (when they're paying).
For my home setup, after years of getting slowly more expensive chairs in the hope they're better and last longer, I finally caved and spent nearly £1000 on a Herman Miller.
Why?
Despite all the recommendations for good, cheaper chairs (2-300), they've all eventually fallen apart on me. Every single one.
I knew from experience at work that the Herman Millers were built like tanks, have long warranties, good service and a large market for aftermarket service too.
I'd have saved a fair bit of money if I had just bought the Herman Miller many years ago.
Additionally - sitting in chairs for such long periods of time is bad. If you're going to do it, it should be a good one.
It does seem like a lot of money, £1000 for an office chair (doesn't have to be that much though - could shave a few hundred off). But not once have I regretted it, it's something I'll probably have for another 10 years.
For my home setup, after years of getting slowly more expensive chairs in the hope they're better and last longer, I finally caved and spent nearly £1000 on a Herman Miller.
Why?
Despite all the recommendations for good, cheaper chairs (2-300), they've all eventually fallen apart on me. Every single one.
I knew from experience at work that the Herman Millers were built like tanks, have long warranties, good service and a large market for aftermarket service too.
I'd have saved a fair bit of money if I had just bought the Herman Miller many years ago.
Additionally - sitting in chairs for such long periods of time is bad. If you're going to do it, it should be a good one.
It does seem like a lot of money, £1000 for an office chair (doesn't have to be that much though - could shave a few hundred off). But not once have I regretted it, it's something I'll probably have for another 10 years.
I don't know why people in this thread are mocking the gaming chairs, nothing screams "I'm edgy hardcore gamer, shit so cash" quite like those chairs and then best thing is that no matter what brand you get the look is the same. You must have to love it, do you even lift bros? Pfff casuals.
I'd never buy a gaming chair, but soon I'm going to need a new office chair, but its hard to tell which ones are good just looking online.
I like the one I have because it has a nice tall back I can rest my head on. Its also cloth which I notice most aren't these days. But my chair is over 15 years old and literally falling apart, so I need to do something soon.
I like the one I have because it has a nice tall back I can rest my head on. Its also cloth which I notice most aren't these days. But my chair is over 15 years old and literally falling apart, so I need to do something soon.
that would likely be too large.See one for 300 in a city near me. Would a Size C be fine for some who's 5'7?
Almost bought a Secret Labs chair. Can't remember why I backed out. I think I was worried about it being too big or something. I ended up getting a quantum 9000 from Office Depot
WorkPro Quantum 9000 Series Ergonomic MeshMesh Mid Back Chair BlackBlack BIFMA Compliant - Office Depot
As your productivity heats up you can stay cool on this WorkPro Quantum 9000 Series Mesh Mid Back Chair. The adjustable office chairs mesh back and seat help promote airflow to keep you comfortable when answering e mails meeting with co workers and handling day to day duties. The lumbar on the...
I'm going to buy this chair tomorrow, but I would like your thoughts on it first. How has it been for you so far? Any build quality issues? Is it similar to an Aeron?
I've been thinking of buying the ErgoChair 2 lately since I haven't been able to find any Herman Miller chairs locally. Anyone here have any impressions? I'm particularly curious if the bottom is any good? I find my mesh bottom on my current chair quite nice since it doesn't get very hot. Mainly looking to upgrade though since I'm interested in the lumbar support and the headrest seems useful if I want to recline my chair.
Currently have the Work Pro 1000
Currently have the Work Pro 1000
Go try it. Only way to really know. But yea the big version is generally for pretty big bodies.
Plus, you'd want to see the condition of that chair and its age with your own 2 eyes. There's probably a reason why it's priced well below market price.
With chronic back pain I'm extremely satisfied with mine. Especially now with extended playing session and work from home I'm basically in that chair at least 12 hours per day every single day, Next one would be a Herman Miller but that's out of my budget right now.
I also echo the comments on the Aeron from GamersNexus - re it feeling a little underwhelming when you first get in it.
When I first tried the Aeron at work having heard so much about them, I was like "is that it?" - but it's only after adjusting it and then using it for a while that you feel the real benefit of it.
That is - it enforces a good posture that leaves you feeling less fatigued over time. It's not a chair you can get and lounge 'comfortably' back on, it's designed to keep you in a comfortable position for long periods of time. It relieves stress on certain parts of your body so you're not aching after a day in it, etc.
When I first tried the Aeron at work having heard so much about them, I was like "is that it?" - but it's only after adjusting it and then using it for a while that you feel the real benefit of it.
That is - it enforces a good posture that leaves you feeling less fatigued over time. It's not a chair you can get and lounge 'comfortably' back on, it's designed to keep you in a comfortable position for long periods of time. It relieves stress on certain parts of your body so you're not aching after a day in it, etc.
I recently bought a Secret Lab chair after some of my coworkers sold me on the idea and it's kinda disappointing for the price, before that I had a Staples Hyken Technical Mesh and it honestly did a perfect job even if it didn't have has many features as the Secret Lab one, sure I can now tilt at the perfect angle but there's no way I'm ever buying a "gamer" chair ever again. I might try the Aeron in a year or two if I can get a decent price on the Secret Lab.
No build quality problems so far, but I've only had it for less than a year. This was also the first time I spent quite a bit on a chair as my previous one was a Renberget from Ikea (https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/renberget-swivel-chair-bomstad-black-50332238/) and the Quantum was an incredible upgrade over it lol.
Can't comment on comparisons to an Aeron but I always heard that the Quantum 9000 was one of the better, cheaper alternatives.
I'm actually about to get a new chair but I'm having trouble deciding between a Herman Miller Aeron or Embody. What are the primary differences between the two outside of how they look?
Can't speak on the Aeron but I got a steel case leap v2 for around your price and really like it.
Thanks! I'm upgrading from an old executive chair that a buddy gave me. I guess if I don't like it I can always return it.
Everyone, it seems that this site is selling Aeron's for nearly %50 off. I've never used them or heard of them, but if you wanted a new Aeron for cheap here's your chance I guess.
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I would, but the pandemic is kinda getting in the way of that.
This. I just don't understand the asthetic. I purchased a nice leather "office" chair for my desk 15 years ago and outside of the armrests wearing and needing to replace a wheel it's still holding up just fine. And it doesn't look ridiculous. And it's far more comfortable than the "gaming" chair I tried.
Yup. Me, too. I bought some cushions for the arm rests, and now it's perfect.
The biggest problem with gaming chairs in my opinion is that they don't offer many ways of configuring them. If you end up buying one, be sure to test it out first to see if it's a good and comfortable fit. I'm very happy with my NobleChairs Icon. In terms of comfort, it beats my $1000+ Okamura Baron (mesh back/seat) that I use at work. I also tried the Hero and Epic and a lot of other brands in shops but most of them weren't a good match (either uncomfortably hard or forcing a wrong posture).
My only complaint with the Icon is that it gets a bit sweaty if I don't use AC in summer, which would be much less of a problem with a mesh chair...
My only complaint with the Icon is that it gets a bit sweaty if I don't use AC in summer, which would be much less of a problem with a mesh chair...
You know the Aeron design must be great because even the knock-offs are often damn good chairs just by copying the shape and use of mesh.
There's also 2nd tier brand office chairs. I got an Allsteel Relate from an office renovation place for ~$160 and it is great (via a CL ad). Aeron would have been like $350 from the same folks.
Still way better than Staples chairs or "gaming" chairs.
Still way better than Staples chairs or "gaming" chairs.
I fucking hate it that after years of anticipation, I finally pull the trigger on a remastered Aeron and find that the size B one is too small for me and C is too big. B was technically very comfortable but my knees stuck out pretty far from the seating part which I doubt is gonna be a good thing in the long run and C just straight up cut the circulation to my legs. At least I got it new so I can just return it, waiting for the good people there to come get it back.
I really wish someone sold Steelcase stuff in Finland. I guess I'll try an Embody next and hope it's better.
I really wish someone sold Steelcase stuff in Finland. I guess I'll try an Embody next and hope it's better.
I've yet to see one which doesn't roll your shoulders forward though.
They're ergonomic nightmares and will fuck you up.
You're playing video games, not
The thing with the Aeron is that there are two models: the original and the remastered, and they have a number of different options - so not all Aerons are the same.
There are three sizes of Aeron too (there are dots under the top lip at the back indicating which) and the wrong size will be uncomfortable.
Seat width is also tied to chair size, and some might find them a bit narrow - especially if you are shorter and thicker.
The seat design does prevent you from sitting badly; e.g. crossing your legs, which was easier to do with the Embody.
It's definitely not the best chair for everyone; but very good for most if you're using the correct size, and adjust it correctly.
Read the instructions or watch a video guide. I say this because Linus Tech Tips "reviewed" the Logitech × Herman Miller Embody and did not even understand what each of the controls on the chair did, so it was not adjusted correctly.
After adding a headrest, I certainly prefer the Aeron Remastered to the Embody.
The arm rests are a big step up too - though I wish they could be adjusted a little bit higher for some tasks.
I really don't like the design of the Embody's back.
As you adjust the lumbar support, it also changes the curve of the back, and my lower back/shoulders needed two opposite ends of the adjustment, so it never felt right.
I don't like that there was no headrest either - though that was an intentional design decision from Herman Miller.
It just happens that third-parties (Atlas) make some really good headsets that fit the Aeron.
I do wish that Steelcase had better worldwide availability though.
I simply could not get a Leap 2 with the options I wanted here, and prices were much higher than HM chairs.
I'm not sure that I would want to go back to a padded seat/back again though, after mesh, and nowhere selling the Leap 2 had a good return policy.
Is the back adjustment actually different? The standard Embody doesn't even have a true "upright" position.
The Aeron's default is more upright, and has a forward tilt option for the seat (some remastered versions do at least).
If I had to share a chair like that over shifts, I would take a marker to it and mark out which position was correct for me after adjusting it.
Try them if you can. I had an Embody for 12 years and prefer the Aeron Remastered.
You're supposed to have 2–3 fingers of space behind your knees when a seat is adjusted/sized properly.
The Embody seat can be adjusted to fit, but it's a bit of a flimsy mechanism.
The Aeron Remastered has a different curve to the seat which tries to minimize pressure points at the front compared to the original.
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