DO NOT Buy a Herman Miller Chair Until You Watch This

Herman Miller offers some of the most high end ergonomic chairs made, but to ensure you buy the right one you MUST watch this video.

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[sambeam]

I recently made the decision to invest in a high end chair. I work and game at my computer so I end up spending a LOT of time at my desk. I don't have back pain or anything, but wanted a premium product that would last a long time. Like with everything I spend a considerable amount of money on, I did a lot of research before making a decision. Read and watched pretty much opinion I could to try and get a well rounded perspective. I ended up trying to decide between the gaming Embody and the Haworth Fern. I purchased a fully loaded Fern online, the backrest was amazing, I got the digital knit and it was incredibly comfortable. The deal breaker for me was the seat. I'm a large person, I'm 6'2 and 240 pounds, to be comfortable in the seat I needed the seat pan adjusted all the way out, which left a huge gap between the back of the seat and the bottom of the backrest. This led to tailbone pain after a couple hours of sitting.

I returned it and learned from my mistake, don't buy it until you try it. I drove 2 hours to a HM retailer to try out my 2nd choice, the Embody. When I went to the showroom the person there was very helpful and had me try out both versions of the embody. I sat in the gaming Embody and listened to their sales pitch (even though I knew everything about the chair already lol) and found it to be comfortable, and the seat depth felt good. I figured, I drove all this way, might as well sit in all the HM chairs while I have a chance. Then I sat in a size C Aeron and man... It wasn't even on my radar walking in there, heard a lot about it being a rigid and unforgiving and forcing you to sit in a good posture. But it was instantly the most comfortable chair I've ever sat it. I spent 2 hours in the store just going back and forth between the Aeron and Embody. I was *trying* to convince myself I liked the Embody more, because I like its visual design. But every time I got up from the Aeron I missed it and just wanted to go back. I ended up going with my gut and am now typing this from atop my aluminum base, leather armrest, size C, full loaded Aeron, and I couldn't be happier.

Ultimately I'd say everyone's body is different and you *cannot* be sure unless you test the chair thoroughly for yourself. If you absolutely cannot make it to a brick and mortar location, make sure you buy from a brand with a solid return policy and can afford the time it takes for a refund to go through.

[РасулШаймер]

Timestamps with model prices on the official Herman Miller website as of the moment of writing this comment:


0:15 - Embody - $1990
1:22 - Aeron - $1750
2:36 - Mirra 2 - $1410
3:48 - Cosm - $1730
5:07 - Sayl - $735
6:27 - Lino - $855
7:27 - Verus - €700 (couldn't find the price in US dollars)
8:29 - Vantum - $795

[tristanmand]

1:22 I cant believe this man sat in a chair for a year straight just for this review. Now that's true dedication.

[cosimomatassini]

I chose the Embody a year ago. I don't regret it. It's phenomenal

[mousec]

I've had my Embody for a bit over a month, and I believe it's the best chair I've ever sat in. Supplemented with an Atlas headrest and Lifelong skate wheels, I think it's very near to complete perfection.

[frumpd]

Ive been incredibly satisfied with my Gaming Embody, after returning my Aeron. The Aeron is amazing but too rigid for me.

[StardustLegacyFighter]

For the Mirra 2, it's worth mentioning that there is an option to upgrade the backrest from Triflex to Butterfly.

It makes a massive difference, and it's honestly one of the best things I liked about the Mirra 2.

[Appal.]

awesome video!! it was really helpful.
Also, include the metric system when you talk about heights, since not doing so may alienate your international audience

[nazariolatorre]

Hi everyone, I just received the Logitech embody and I must say that the backrest doesn't make any noise when moving, fortunately, I would like to ask if you too feel a bit of emptiness on the back of the seat. Thank you

[headerahelix]

What's your opinion on the HM Fuld?

[KuyaArbee]

Love my embody chair! Sitting on other office chairs makes you appreciate your embody chair everyday

[Grail-]

been using Aeron for over 20 years now im using the remastered. the best chair ever.

[StardustLegacyFighter]

I've had the Aeron for over a year now and I'm really happy with it.

I think I much prefer the pelvic, lumbar and sacral support it has when compared to the Embody.

The recline motion still feels as satisfying as it did the first time I sat in it.

The forward tilt mechanism is amazing for FPS games like Warzone 2 and PUBG.

Overall, the chair has held up excellently and it more or less looks brand new.

[THEBREWER]

I added the Aloudy Ergonomic Memory Foam Office Chair Armrest Pads to my Embody and made a world of difference.

[nonadequateuser]

Why don’t you mentioned cracking and noise of embody chair? It was my personal dealbreaker :/

[sittkukk]

Don't know why not many mention how Herman Miller chairs have OBSESSION putting a lot of pressure under your thighs. Embody is literally like sitting on double layer of plastic when retracting the seat. Aeron cuts of circulation to legs completely.

[freedonx]

Having owned most of the ones in the video (excepto cosm, lino, vantum).
The Verus is plain awful compared to the rest, it doesn't even seem like a HM chair.

Sayl, Aeron Mirra, Embody all have their strong and weak points. All solid chairs.
If looking into buying one, do test them out first

[Stigness]

Biggest problem i find with mesh chairs is that they DESTROY your pants, especially jeans and corduroy

[ImStuckInStockton]

It should be mandatory for Aeron reviews to talk about Posturefit SL vs the old pad-style lumbar support. Posturefit SL is more expensive and inferior. I think this should always be mentioned as it seems all Aeron reviews use the inferior Posturefit SL.

[jkroiss]

areron 2 without armrests and i love it