Herman Miller Aeron Remastered Better Than Embody?

[@SuprUsrStan]

I guess I forgot to mention, the chair I got was from Madison Seating over on EBay. I think I paid 900 something for a New Aeron remastered size B. These things can be had for significantly below the MSRP asking price and even less if you’re willing to settle for an open box model. Just make sure it’s got the options you want since these chairs have been around for a while.

[@carrioncrow8191]

I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Aeron. I’ve always heard that you should spend good money on things between you and the ground (mattresses, shoes, socks tires, chairs, etc) Good video, and maybe one day I will splurge

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

@@carrioncrow8191 socks tires?

[@ElvisTek]

for anyone who's interested in the Aeron.. I have 2 years with mine and for the first week or couple of weeks I was really upset that it was a terrible and not comfortable at all chair. BUT... in fact, it forced me to change my sitting behavior and was in fact correcting my posture.. after I started to properly sit thanks to the chair... It spoiled me.. it is the most comfortable chair I have and I see other chairs as inferior! It is comfortable.. I don't feel pain in my lower back anymore... I can sit for 10 hours straight like nothing!... best purchase ever

[@Markom.]

Yep. Aeron is the only chair that teached me how to sit in a chair the right way. Had embody,zody and leap v2. And they allowed me to sit in positions that aint good for me. I also had slight pain in pelvic/sacrum/lumbar area that went a way and now can work my 9-5 easily. Aeron is king when you get the right size. Im 6,1 with size c

[@B3L13V3R]

I’ve had the remastered for over 3 years and it has been a dream come true for all the reasons mentioned. I too tried the Embody. I was almost sucked in by the design, but even sitting in it for a few minutes, I knew it wasn’t right for me.

[@NoName-st6zc]

No matter how hard i try, after a while i always start to lean forward when gaming (try hard syndrom i guess) and pretty much completely lose upper back support. Knowing that a chair like the aeron, with its forward tilt function, starts to make more and more sense to me personally.

[@rootcao1360]

do you use the forward tilt when gaming now?

[@NoName-st6zc]

@@rootcao1360 I'm on a different chair nowdays, that being the Haworth Fern. While the Fern has a forward tilt function as well, i never used it once apart from initially testing it. In the backrest's very upright position of the fern, which is what i use for gaming due to my "try hard syndrom" which i described in my initial post, i get very good back support already which leaves nothing more to be desired really. I'm just overall super happy with the Fern after having it for a year and i had all the top chairs for testing here with me (Embody, Aeron, Gesture, Leap and so on an so forth) but the Fern was the chair i felt the most happy with overall. I'm still super bummed that i bottomed out so quickly on the gesture (bearing in mind that i'm by no means a big and/or heavy person) because if that wouldn't have been the case, it would've been the Gesture for me. The Armrests and especially the headrest of that thing was just something else.

[@jamesmadison3108]

Another thing that the Aeron is better for use in humid Asian countries is the breathability of the mesh. If u live in a tropical humid country, the embody is just too hot and it stains easily if u perspire. The dead skin on our body can rub to the fabric leaving white stains if u are using a black embody...and a brighter colored fabric might have dark brownish stains. The mesh on the aeron don't pick stains at all and will look good as new even after years of usage.

[@boots_4_me]

I have the Logitech Embody and it’s the cyan version and it’s really breathable. I would not trade this chair in for the Aeron unless someone gave it to me for free. The company I work for paid for the Logitech Embody. I got mine brand new on eBay for about $1100 shipped and it was authentic and shipped directly from HM. I live in Maryland so it’s not super hot but we do get hot but the material in the gaming version is a lot cooler than the regular Embody. I’ve had my chair for over a year now and I don’t regret it.

[@jamesmadison3108]

@@boots_4_me u are based in Maryland. Try using the chair in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia. The humidity will make your thighs sweat. It's totally different where u are.

[@dwight2310]

also the gaming version of the Embody does not stay cooler. I think youtuber ahnestly tested it and the gaming version got as hot as the non gaming version. It is marketing fluff. every closed off fabric will get as hot as ur body temperature eventually.

[@JackWutang]

I agree with the points about the arm rests being better on the aeron and the ability to lean forward for productivity. However, I tried both chairs in person and I'm leaning towards buying the embody because I think the aeron chair isn't really a chair you could chill in after a day of work. For example, you can't really sit with your legs tucked on the aeron. Also, I tend to lean back and stretch my arms up quite frequently. This motion is so much more comfortable on the embody than it is on the aeron. Just my 2 cents.

[@nosouponhead]

How were you able to try both chairs in person?

[@JackWutang]

@@nosouponhead I live in Manhattan. There’s a store here.

[@EXPLORIDIOTSFLORIDA]

I actually returned a loaded Aeron Remastered for a loaded Mirra 2 a year or so ago. Not regretting it. The lumbar on the Mirra 2 is more encompassing and realized than the Aeron. Plus it has more flex in the back as well as the waterfall adjustment on the seat. If you can find one secondhand do give it a try it is worth your time!

[@SuprUsrStan]

Interesting, thanks for the tip!

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Mirra 2 is a great alternative, although I had the opposite experience to you.

[@B3L13V3R]

I have both the Mirra and a remastered Aeron. For me the Mirra is a fantastic task chair. But for long hauls, I don’t even feel the Aeron and I need that. But I do sit/stand which I think is the best combo with these high end chairs.

[@gagandeepsingh-cv9ix]

How tall are you?

[@mrsplosh999]

I tried out a BUNCH of chairs this week. Embody Mira2 Aeron Fern Zody Leap Aeron won for me. The level of adjustability and plus I'm tall, no other chair felt as comfy. Size C Aeron already ordered lol.

[@Creamworks]

how tall are you that you ordered a C?

[@Markom.]

Same experience as you. Tried almost all that you have. Aeron is king

[@user-cd3yb2yp5r]

any regrets?

[@Markom.]

@@user-cd3yb2yp5r i dont. Embody was very uncortable for my back even tho in every other way it was really good. Sometimes i miss that i cant crossleg but then again you shouldnt to stay in shape

[@Markom.]

@@user-cd3yb2yp5rNO regrets! Aeron is much more flexible where it needs to. And for me lumbar adjustment is massive. And i have said this many times that with other chairs i have tried i always find myself slouching and aeron always says nah sit well. Like i said in previous comment Aeron is king and absolutely worth every penny, and yes i had embody aswell good chair but not being able to adjust lumbar was the deal breaker for me. And i think aeron is better built and prob will last longer. Cheers

[@RossiMurilo]

Great info! I'm going for the Aeron after watching your video. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@JBlakeS23]

Had an aeron for years and switched to embody. Aeron has the best arm rests in the game. Embody rattles and makes so much noise. Aeron actually feels likes its price tage. I’m switching back to my aeron.

[@elevatedmediagroup]

I can only dream of owning an Aeron. Made a Facebook post a few years back saying I wanted one and no one except my audio engineer friends understood why anyone would pay that much for a chair haha. Some people will never get it.

[@ToxCcc]

Aeron are easy to find on used market too. Whilst Embody was more difficult to find especially for me in the UK. After owning both think personally I prefer Embody overall.

[@mahbuddykeith1124]

There’s a 25% off sale right now.

[@lowlowseesee]

ive had my classic aeron for a decade now. never has my ass or back hurt. that said i want an aeron that actually forces me to sit up straight lol

[@CJ-xv7oi]

Embody has ZERO lumbar support. The curve that sticks out on the Embody pokes at your pelvic/sacrum region, which is just below the lumbar curve on adults. That curve on the Embody's backrest will only support your lumbar curve if you are maybe 3.5 feet or 4 feet in height. NONE of HM's documentation and advertising/marketing text ever mentions that the Embody has lumbar support, because it has no lumbar support. The remastered Aeron with PostureFit has full adjustable lumbar support, which HM also notes in their manuals and advertising/marketing text. People always mistaken the Embody's curved backrest as lumbar support, but Embody never had any lumbar support.

[@Goldminks]

the pelvic poke your referencing to, i had that issue when i first bought my mine, however you have to break into it like a shoe by applying force in that region and the pain disappears after a week

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Very underrated point.

[@Goldminks]

@@salut9658 I'm happy with my chair, i recommend gently breaking into by applying gentle pressure in the lumbar support region then the pain should go, also you have a whole month before you can return it if you bought it directly from Herman miller or certified reseller. Also start on the least resistance lumbar support then slowly crank it up till you find a comfortable position each day

[@Goldminks]

@@salut9658 OH wow thats strange, im based in UK and i got 30 days. Has the pain gone from sitting in the chair?

[@koldmotro5530]

Fun fact, the website do say it has lumbar support.

[@mrtea7562]

Does open box mean someone just tried it out briefly and returned it?

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

I love that the arm rest push back. I like to sit really close to my desk when I'm gaming and the arm rests on my chair don't have the adjustment necessary to sit as close as I like to without having to remove the padding of the arm rest.

[@alexworm1707]

Dinner table chair must fell the cream of the crop lol.

[@MohamedAhmed-gh3cj]

Umm so I'm not sure but it sounded like you tried other sizes, I'm assuming the C, I wanna know if a person should get a B would C actually feel uncomfortable or would it just be bigger but still comfortable. Thanks in advance.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Try them both out.

[@MohamedAhmed-gh3cj]

@@StardustLegacyFighter I tried the C for almost two weeks but only tried the B for a really short time in store. I felt confined so rejected the idea immediately but I'm just thinking maybe the seat pan would've been more comfortable and I'm just not used to being in a tight chair.

[@tedpattrawong2552]

For me C is much better B just too narrow

[@luciorlc]

Thank you very much. Helped me a lot !!!!

[@nickskep]

I have both chairs. When it comes to normal computer work embody is super comfortable and my go to. The only thing I didn’t like about the embody is its lean back position, you will never get to 90. So when I game on M+K I use the Aeron at forward tilt position. Hope this helps people that game and work.

[@MattySagz]

I got a brand new Embody 10 days ago and Im gonna return it for a Aeron 100%! I really dislike the Embody sadly… Im 5’7 and 52kilos maybe Im too small for the embody?

[@waleedtalal8629]

I am same height as you, r u getting size a or b?

[@MattySagz]

@@waleedtalal8629 You should try both imo, B size for me

[@nosouponhead]

What was wrong with the Embody?

[@MattySagz]

@@nosouponhead The backrest is not suited for my body im pretty sure. If i was maybe 10% bigger it would have fit me. Everything else was great. I think you have to try the chair to know im afraid

[@nosouponhead]

@@MattySagz I tried it yesterday at a store. It seemed really low quality overall. All creaking plastic. Nothing blew me away. I'm so confused by the hype.

[@intelligence6900]

To answer this question no not at all not even close the embody is supreme, but of course this won’t be true for 100% of people 100% of the time. That being said I’m glad you found a chair that works better for you the aeron is also great if you can deal with the plastic rim that digs into your thighs.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It doesn't dig into my thighs lol, not everyone has that issue.

[@intelligence6900]

@@StardustLegacyFighter literally i said that nothing is 100% the same for everyone and you actually sit there and type this shit out?

[@MatthewLadas]

Awesome review!! Thank you

[@cloudmike]

what is that desk you have?

[@thepickicool97]

Do you slide in the chair when you're in pyjama. Is it still comfortable in pyjama(or underwear) ?

[@ZZZUPUP]

Have tried every chair out there. Nothing beats the Aeron, just a superior chair. I love that it has changed my body to correct posture. I can comfortable work 8-9 hours with it. Try it and feel it for yourself. Your ass will thank you

[@justMakss]

Thank you for the video good sir 😊

[@isoplayers]

I really wish HM chairs (Aeron/Embody) had those armrests from Steelcase chairs (Leap/Gesture)

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

The Embody definitely needs better armrests but the Aeron has great ones already. The ones from the Leap v2 are good, but not as plush and big as the Aeron's. The Gesture is just something else entirely lol.

[@RockTouching]

@@StardustLegacyFighter I have to disagree about the Aeron, it misses inward adjustment for people that are less "wide".

[@sasso3844]

arm rest like the leap gesture or fern which I tried were all way too moveable.. they move way too easy in all kinds of directions. it's just annoying. I find it the worst design ever made for armrests. you need the option to lock them completely in one spot if you find the right one. Aeron is the best in my opinion. Embody was fine but nothing special

[@dance2135]

Indeed! I feel the aeron was not at all designed to fit narrow people. Size A would still not be arrow enough. The arm rests are so wide, I have to wing out my elbows which ruins the ergonomics. I adore my gesture armrests but prefer. Mesh or leather seat.

[@Excal123]

i have seen used areons on FB market for 300-500. Problem is i heard aeron is more restrictive than embody in that it forces you to sit up right which is a good thing but it restricts arms and leg i guess? . Aeron would be good for an office/work setting while embody more for entertainment and relaxing idk.

[@DirtDude117]

Seems like a Classic aluminum bottom and the unlimited tilt controls swapped to a remastered would be the ultimate chair. Toss in an Atlas headrest too

[@SaifBukhari]

Aeron > Embody. love your videos 🙏👌👍✌️

[@Goldminks]

Embody > Aeron 🫡

[@sasso3844]

@@Goldminks embody's lumbar is not adjustable and can dig way too much into you. Aeron is a safer option

[@ultra78721]

I have both chairs latest versions ...Aeron Size C ... better support the fabric that makes contact with skin has no stretch and you are forced to sit straight no relaxing ...outer trim plastic digs into thighs so you have to have knees kind of together .back side you cannot even stretch arms out, back plastic trim digs into back shoulders. To avoid this u have to sit straight. Embody by logitech more support on shoulders/upper back but less on the lumbar . But u can relax have shoulders in any position u can stretch your legs and arms out without plastic digging into skin. You can slouch and still be supported. Fabric is soft and spongy kinda like memory foam unlike Aeron the netted fabric has no stretch. Im 5.9 at 205 pounds Embody chair for me .

[@hekakain4108]

There are pros and cons to most things in life, and everyone's likes and dislikes are varied, whether it be a physical or mental thing or both. 🙂

[@sniff4643]

wow nice i have that chair at my desk at work its very nice

[@dwight2310]

Embody is a creaking wobble fest. Aeron all day.

[@goldeternal]

aeron is king go try it yourself

[@alwade24]

I don't own either, but from sitting in them, have always thought I liked the aeron more. I feel like most people are after the classic "gamer" look, and the embody is way closer to that, and the aeron just looks like a classic office chair. Embody doesn't fall into this category like the typical gaming chair, but most people don't realize that OSHA approved basic looking office chairs are way better than most "gaming" chairs, and most will hold up way longer than them lol

[@compromisedssh]

If anyone wants to save 11 minutes, the short answer is no. The more detailed answer is hell no.

[@eclap78]

That Aeron is definitely too small for you, you should have gone with a larger size.

[@dwight2310]

some people like the more tugged in feeling of a size b and height wise the chair definitely fits him. so who are u to tell him otherwise. get lost.

[@zeroh3049]

You should buy a cosm lol

[@SuprUsrStan]

My impressions of the cosm was that it's pretty comfortable but it's got virtually no adjustments especially with the leaf arms. It's meant for a work office conference room setting where you have random people sitting in the chairs and the chair just adapts to the user. For a personal chair, dialing in the adjustments is better IMO.

[@jamesmadison3108]

@@SuprUsrStan fully agree.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Cosm is a weird chair.

[@sasso3844]

sorry to say it that way but you are way too.. wide for this aeron size. Almost no one should get B with normal/average height and rather get straight to the C for more comfort.

[@nosouponhead]

He loved his Aeron though.

[@dwight2310]

some people like the more tugged in feeling of a size b and height wise the chair definitely fits him. so who are u to tell him otherwise. get lost.