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We ranked the best office chairs for every major price point, switching it up a little bit. Instead of picking just one chair, each of us will be selecting our favorite chair at each price point. Do you agree with our picks?
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Clatina Mellet - amzn.to/3we8iJE (Amazon)
Ticova - amzn.to/37pnA6c (Amazon)
Eurotech Vera - bit.ly/2lDlO98 (BTOD) amzn.to/3UPZaXr (Amazon)
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Haworth Fern - haworth.pxf.io... (Haworth) amzn.to/3QNr96Y (Amazon)
Herman Miller Aeron Remastered
Steelcase Leap bit.ly/3PS3KB9 (Steelcase)
Steelcase Lamia
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what are your thoughts on the Asus destier chair ? Do you guys like the Fern over the embody ? Thank you and keep up the great content
The best channel for desk chairs, hands down. Just wish "good" chairs weren't $700+ LOL
ya really, it's pretty ridiculous there is nothing under 300 dollars worth considering.
@ReturnTrip yeah to me a chair being a reasonable price is like 150$ and i own a 2500$ PC. Chairs are made of fabric and plastic and do nothing but hold you. They are extremely overpriced. Even the most expensive office chair on earth shouldnt be higher then like 700. These fucking 3k$ chairs are just stupid.
@@Odyssey636 PCs are just metal and silicon, you're a sucker for paying 2500
@@knee2169 dumb take
@@nemesis8508 found the scammed gamer
This was a very helpful video. The only thing I would recommend is adding bookmarks to the video for the start of each price range discussion to make it easier to jump back and rewatch specific sections.
2nd Request for bookmarks. Or 200th, according to likes for Alymon's comment.
I don't think you can make a more thorough and easy to follow review of chairs. This is fantastic content. Thank you for making it.
You really mean that, you really think there is no room for improvement? Never in my 41 year old life have I ever watched a video where I was convinced it could not be improved. What an experience this must have been for you..
I'll give you one example where I think it could be more thorough: I have a kinnarps chair and I would have liked to know if it was also in the runnung, however they did not list all the chairs that they compared.
what about timestamps? Would be easier
@@bestechannel6907 wow, that was easy. Maybe R Taber just doesn't have a strong imagination?
I’d love to see the Kinnarps chair reviewed
Which model? -RB
Is there any women you work with that can give insight to the best chairs? Most chairs are designed by men for men. So it’s harder finding chairs when women are shorter than the average men and have hips and different pelvic tilts than men.
Steelcase Leap v3:
-Leap back
-Amia seat
-Gesture arms
The return of the Lamia! If Greg keeps a singin’ its praises surely Steelcase will make it happen one day 🤣
They should just build them and sell them. LOL
Steelcase, Lamia when?
well ..the series 2 chair is a combination of series 1 and amia....so...maybe
Already have the Leap V2, looking at picking up a Amia tomorrow for a "steel." I might have to make this happen... Not finding a video of how to make it work though. Any help??
I have watched a lot of chair reviews by various reviewers. In my view, you guys have the most accurate reviews with a lot of attention to detail. Keep up the good work!
Appreciate that, thank you! -GK
I picked up a used baseline fern for 50. Absolutely perfect purchase. Didn't have adjustable seat depth or recline stop. But it had the channels available so the seat could be pinned in place. Adding recline stop would be a thougher mod.
I had never thought about office chairs. I had chairs; I sat in them. Mine broke, so I decided to look up a good one and found this video. My Ticova arrived about an hour ago. I built it. I sat in it. I didn't understand that there was a difference, until now. This has been the second-most useful video I've ever seen on youtube (after one teaching me how to use a torque wrench to re-attach the break caliper on a 2012 Acura).
Cheers guys! Just picked up the Ticova and I'm loving it so far. Here in Japan it was on sale for 14,000yen which is like $103US. At that price point I couldn't say no. Maybe someday I'll invest in a super high end chair but this will do me for now. Big step up from the Costco Executive Chair I had before.
After watching numerous videos of yours I bought a ready-to-ship Haworth Soji based on your recommendation. I'm quite happy with my purchase. Hearing you bring it back up as your top pick for the price range was a pleasant reaffirmation in my choice.
Keep up the important work!
Great to hear we helped you out and that you found a chair you're happy with. Thanks for supporting the channel! - RG
Same, though I'm still waiting for my Soji to ship ='(
I just did the same!
@@btodtv Can you link your Lamia video if you have one please?
I've searched and tried hundreds of chairs literally for years to find the perfect chair. Finally settled on antique chair.
If you live in a metropolitan center, you can definitely get something like a HM Mira for < 250 and an Aeron for < 700. For the Aeron, I'd rather pay more and get the configuration I want, but if you're looking for something < 300, I feel like a used Mira is definitely the way to go as opposed to a new or refurbished chair
This was really fun to watch. Definitely do more of this style video.
I believe that the Steelcase Think V2 is a seriously underrated chair. I know that it's not for everyone but I love the 3D-knit backrest. It's the only backrest that I find to be truly comfortable because it has the breathability of a mesh-back with the support of a hard-back. Also, I love that the seat is an actual cushion as opposed to just mesh. It is soft enough to sink into but firm enough to support my weight.
I’ve been looking for a chair and I’m on a tight budget. So while watching your picks for the least expensive I start looking them up on Amazon and I find the Ticova for $229 and a $100 off coupon. I got the chair for $129 plus tax, no shipping. That coupon sealed the deal I can’t wait to get my new chair 😊. Thanks guys
Nice. Make sure you get the right one. I don’t see the coupon on the one we have so keep us posted on that less adjustable option -GK
@@btodtv It appears that the reviewed model has an ASIN number of B08LBJXVSP and was listed back in 2018. The one that Marie appears to have bought is B0B9YGB3B7 and was listed on August 17, 2022. It is also called 3DARMREST. They appear to be virtually identical. It is now $269.99 less the $100 coupon. I'm gonna give it a try too. It's gonna arrive next Wed, the 16th. Fingers-crossed.
@@btodtv your screenshot in this video actually shows it with the $100 coupon
got a refurbished fursys t50 for $80 back in august 2023, or exactly 1 year ago dependin on when you are reading this comment, and all I can say very very worth buying a good chair, been using this for 6-8 hours almost everyday without having any back aches that I used to have with my old gaming chair
just bought the Refurbished Amia from y'alls website for $500! Can't wait to try it out
Thank you for the support! -GK
i bought my steelcase leap v2 8 years ago. it was refurbished and its still holding like a king... its was not even new when i bought it and it still more comfortatable than my friends new hgih end chairs.. thats crazy.. i will buy this chair again in the future and for my parents
I have had mine for 6 years now and my only regret is I got it in black leather. It gets out and I have a cat now so I wrap it in fabric which fixes the heat issue but it doesn't have that gorgeous look I fell in love with.
I love this style of tier list!
To answer the question of my pick, I have the Herman Miller Aeron remastered at the office, and while it is really nice, I actually prefer my old Kinnarps 6000 Free-float, that I have at home to it. The ability to lock it in any position, combined with the denser padding and cloth upholstery is just a winning combination for me!
that chair is by far the most uncomfortable chair ive ever used... they had those in my last office and i had to ditch it for a cheaper conference room chair. the seat is way too hard and the sides of it smash in to my butt. ill never buy a mesh bottom chair because of the side plastic makes it so uncomfortable.
It's good to see all 3 of you picking a chair from the top 3 chair companies.
I hope people see that there is variety at the top, instead of being super brand loyal like some people in the comments usually are.
Even though I regard the Aeron as the best, I've always wanted to see more Steelcase and Haworth chairs in the UK and have them match Herman Miller at every step, like they do in North America.
You have a purple heart in our Dashboard now, for getting the highest number of hearts from us. Thanks for always showing up and supporting what we do! :) -GK
@@btodtv Wow, that's awesome!
But seriously, thank you guys for consistently putting out great videos and giving your unbiased views about chairs and other types of products. 👍
One spec I'd wish you'd have mentioned for each chair is their weight limit. I just started looking for a chair and as I am about 240, I need to ensure that I don't crush a flimsy chair. Other than that, I like your videos. One question regarding headrests: doing I really want one or not? I guess my answer would be based on how much reclining I'd be doing. My last chair was one of those bonded leather models and I was able to recline with my head supported. But that bonded stuff, geez, did it snow when I carried it out of my house to toss it.
Ya'll ever mess with Vitra stuff? I had placed an order for a custom ID-L tall-back in some crazy fun colors, however the owner of the shop gave me the loaner of a brand new but discontinued 'Pacific' high-back, and I fell in love. Took me 2 days to cancel the order on the ID and negotiate a fair price for the Pacific. The back is fantastic, with the vertical adjustments and it's got this amazing ability to fold over backwards when you lean far enough back and can STREEEEETTTTCHHHH your spine in the most amazing way ever. I'm in love!
I'm forming together a new space after relocating and can finally take the whole workspace area very seriously. I appreciate these informative breakdowns on the whole gamut of brands out there. I hope your channel continues to boom because this is definitely currently underrated information.
You all are talking about chairs but I just see an amazing mustache
Eyes up, I’m more than just an amazing mustache 😂 -GK
Thoroughly enjoy these videos. Bought a Leap v2 off a friend who decided it wasn't for him years ago, and it's been my daily driver since. Easily could put 10-14 hours a day in it and not be uncomfortable.
Thank you! What did he charge you? -GK
@@btodtv Pretty sure I paid $500 (CAD) for it. Could be the best $500 I've ever spent. Upgraded to a longer cylinder to give me a bit more height as I'm 6'4.
You should upload a guide/process of assembling the Lamia
I have an office chair that I have "lived" in for the past 30 years! It was built by United Chair and purchased from Levenger for about $800 in 1993. I live at the computer 8-12 hours/day (graphic designer) and this chair still looks and performs like new - never any maintenance (so far). It has thick gray fabric covered padded seat and back. Looks like they no longer sell that style. Armrests were like a hard reinforced rubber (non-adjustable).
This format is great! If I had to find something to improve I'd say you guys could smile a bit more, but the content is tip-top and I'm definitely going to try a fern around my location. Thanks for your awesome work!
They must have edited out all of my smiles!! haha. Thanks for subbing and the tip -GK
I had to replace my home computer chair on a budget very recently and this vid of yours helped me decide on a Ticova, and even at 195cm it's very nice and comfortable. Thank you!
how is it working after 5 months?
@@liuete No complaints whatsoever, still as when I got it even after decent daily use and am still very happy with the choice. Definitely a solid step up from the ikea office chair I had before.
I like this type of format. Straight to the point. Unfortunately it also proves that good chairs remain expensive and thus the more expected models were chosen. I came here because I was looking for a chair for my gaming desk without having to go for a typical gaming chair. I already had my eye on the Merryfair Wau 2 / HJH Spektre (same chairs, different brands so I guess that should raise red flags) because well, yes, esthetics are also a factor for a modern look. The mesh combined with that really eye-catching white and grey spacy design appealed but as it currently stands I am not that sure anymore.
Also, though you get what you pay for in most cases when sticking to the established brands, I also think it is about balancing between what is healthy and good for you while also still remaining it justifiable. In my case that would be a
chair that does a great job for the time I will be using it (not professionally) while also offering a design that fits in with a modern gaming / production room. So starting all over again and probably turning away from the HJH Spektre / Merryfair Wau 2...sigh
As pointed out in their video refurbished chairs are always an option that can bring the price down to something more affordable. For instance they suggested the Amia and while the price is around $900-1000 for a new chair I see Madison Seating is selling a refurbished one for $300 and I see other used Amias in the same price range. Given the quality of Steelcase products I wouldn't worry too much about their lifespan.
This channel does everything right. All they need is time stamps attached to the scroll bar
Thank you so much for this video. Decided to buy the Ticova for my home office setup after seeing this, as it was the only "affordable" option in Spain. Ended up paying 160€ for it ($178) as it had a 40€ discount on Amazon. This is the *first and only* chair I've ever sat on in which I find myself using good posture. The list includes the Herman Miller Celle that I used for 6 years at a certain giant database company.
I need a particular set of features in a chair that are apparently impossible to come by for less than $1500.
I need a chair that has:
1 - Foldable armrests, so I can move them completely out of the way to play my guitar
2 - Lumbar support
3 - A headrest
4 - The ability to recline or at least tilt and lock
5 - Fabric, or at least none of that flaky faux leather
6 - Quality build
Has anyone ever seen a chair like that, that's preferably $500 or less?
Great content, guys -- I bought the Haworth Soji via your link given your strong recommendation (and my budget); well done and appreciate your commentary.
Just got the Haworth Fern from an office supply company (brand new) for $300 and I’ve never been happier with a chair.
which company
I'd like to know which company as well?
i got a brand new fern 3 weeks ago for 950+tax from amazon, mesh, no headrest no lumbar, everything else fully loaded, haworth seems to do discounts very often
Nice buy! Digital knit is where it's at though. Just wish Ryan would share more often! :) -GK
@@btodtv i tried it at the store but it was a bit too hot for me :( it does feel very soft to the touch though, wish they had something in between
Yes, that is the only downside to the digital knit. Unless you're always cold I suppose, then it would be good -GK
@@btodtv for sure. can't wait for the reviews of secret new chairs though
That's awesome, I wish Haworth did more business in the UK.
I tried out an Amia today at a furniture store and it's incredibly comfortable, much preferred it in pretty much every way to the Leap. The backstop feature I actually don't love so it seems just to be the perfect fit for me. Might pick a refurbished one up from y'all soon.
Haworth has a 15% sale off right now. The soji can be as cheap as $390. Just bought one
Herman Miller has a similar sale going on in the UK too, it's just a shame Steelcase and Haworth aren't there to compete and keep competition open.
Picked up a Haworth Fern from a local business that went under during the pandemic. Used for maybe a month, and I got it for 200. Absolute steal
Some tips to buy a high end office chair for discount:
1) Try the chair out at a showroom and it gets a little grey but you can buy it, and use it for some time.
2) if you like the chair, return the one you got from Herman Miller/Haworth/etc. and find an authorized dealer in the area who sells chairs, they will usually have it for 40-50% less price but won't allow a return, so definitely try a chair and if you're sure, you can buy through an AD for saving some money!
Very good information thanks man, though I will ask: how would one be able to find a “showroom” nearby, never heard of something like that, but would love to try the chairs these guys discussed in the video
Really interesting, thank you! Surprised that none of the high range chairs have a headrest which is an absolute must for me, will have to keep searching
Get an Aeron and buy an atlas headrest separately if you want a chair with a headrest.
I understand why they don't care about headrests because typically they are fixed or offer very little adjustment, and usually you have to lean your head so far back it puts you in an awkward position. I personally rarely used the headrests on chairs and the only reason I bought one for the Aeron is I figured I already spent so much damn money getting a fully loaded Aeron, I might as well spend a little more to have the complete package.
But it was an absolute gamechanger due to the huge range of adjustment. Now I use my headrest constantly because I have it positioned where I only have to lean my head back an inch and it hits my neck in the perfect position so it feels natural to use and not like I have to look down my nose to see the screen like with every other headrest I have tried. If you want a high end chair with a headrest Aeron + Atlas headrest is the obvious choice, imo. Especially considering how few options there are for high end chairs with headrests, I am pretty confident in saying you probably won't be able to find anything better.
@@nerdstrangler4804 thanks, will look into that one!
Hello, loving your channel, unfortunately I'm from a country (Portugal) that seems to lack almost all brands of chairs that you guys recommend and amazon prices with importation will skyrocket the cost of the chair. I will probably shamefully go for a gaming chair because its cheaper and ironically we have alot more of gaming chair brands than offices ones. If someone has any idea or suggestion it would be greatly appreciated :)
6'-3" 205 lbs. #1: Haworth Fern. Hands down the best chair I've ever used. My office doesn't have the lumbar support or the head rest so I'd be curious to try that
The Ticova can be had for as low as 120€ in the EU.
For that price it's absolutely unbeatable in my opinion.
A review of best chairs for tall/short/heavy weight people will be awesome.
My work has a deal where you can get a Fern chair for just 600 CAD - very glad to hear it's worth the money!!
Bought an ACMELIFE from Amazon a year ago for 290 €
Just returned it, because the seat lock doesn't lock any more, and worse, the back mesh fixation is broken just below my shoulder on 20 cm. No more tension on the back mesh. And this chair is now sold 120 € less than last year. A scam. I should get a refund, but I'm still waiting.
Now struggling to find a replacement, confidence lost in many models seen on Amazon.
Especially when you cannot try before buying. Thanks for the tests and feed-backs. Really appreciated.
But don't forget we don't have the chance you have to try almost anything you want when you want.
Came here for some good budget chair recommendations. Disappointingly the two
The Ticova is currently $159 on amazon after $100 coupon.
Viewer from Canada here! I see the Ticova on Amazon for $290 which is a good price CAD, but I see the reviews on it are bad and that the very few canadian buyers seem to be receiving damaged parts, I'm not sure what to do here cause I really want to buy it but I'm thrown off by it.
i bought a hinomi H1 pro for 2weeks ago and i think it's very worth it for 579€ !
I was heart-set about getting the Refurbished Amia or Leap, but Haworth has a sale for the Digital Knit Fern for under $1000 right now, and I never thought I could convince myself to spend that much money on a chair yet. I just have to convince myself to spend the extra money because the deal seems insane!
Wow, that's a fantastic deal!
I've heard great things about that version of the Fern, I wish I could try one in the UK.
Is not
Where can you buy the Fern with digital knit under $1000
where can you get a fern for less than 1000
My Ticova is sheering where the back connects to the base.
When I got it in October of 2023 I was around 260 pounds. I've lost 30+ pounds since then so I'm not as hard on it as I was. For a $120 chair, I'm very impressed with its comfort and options, just bummed that it's breaking.
I'm between buying another one and just expecting a year out of it or getting a used slightly higher end option. Eventually I'd like to get the Fern.
Just wanted to send my thanks for your videos because I bought the Steelcase Amia after watching all of your videos including this one, and I absolutely love it. I had so much back pain from my last chair and it just took me so long to decide on a new one but your videos really helped me pull the trigger.
Thank you so much for making this detailed video. Having the three of you with your picks really helped me pick out a solid chair for the new place. Went with the Ticova.
I went to staples the other day go get a new chair. I play lots of computer games.
I sat in 20 different chairs 1t of which were office chairs and 5 where gaming chairs. Ranging from 250 to 500.
I ended up picking a 319 dollar gaming chair. Yes it can be uncomfortable if you try sitting with one leg under you. I'm also too tall for it so the head rest is useless.
However the arm rests are very adjustable. They can slide back and forth, tilt side to side, and go up and down setting them at the right height.
I was using a cheap office chair before. And my right wrist would get so sore. Because the arm rest was fixed and I couldn't adjust it. My wrist was resting heavily on my mouse pad with the weight of my arm.
The new chair fixed this issue. Now I can game without my wrist hurting.
The only other chair I liked was a mesh office chair. But I have 4 cats they would have ripped it apart. And if that mesh ripped the whole chair would be useless.
can you do a video on how to place an amia seat base onto a leap v2?
Lamia... Here we go again. Need to swap out the arms with the Gesture arms and you'll have the ultimate chair.
If I had access to an amia, I would certainly play around with it. Cheers guys.
Still sitting in it, Joel!
Some have called that version the GLAmia :)
-GK
Leap V2's backrest and wider variety of adjustments
The Gesture's seat adjustment, headrest and it's stability, and the arms
Amia's seat
A bonus thing they could do would be give it a uniform look like the Gesture and the Herman Miller Aeron Remastered
Another bonus would clearly be the option to pick between a leather or fabric back and a leather or fabric seat individually (and I guess the headrest, which should probably come with a mesh option)
Maybe it will be called the Steelcase Frankenstein, or perhaps the Leap V3
I have no reason to watch this. But I watched every minute.
Funny thing
I swapped my over expensive business chair for Secretlab chair
and pain in my back is finally gone x.x
For future reference: it would be much easier to follow along if you guys would add and keep some text in the corner of the video about what price category and particular chair you're talking about. Now I need to constantly scroll back to see what price and chair you're talking about.
Other than that great video!
great video. i was torn between buying a new Clatina Mellet or a used/refurb Steelcase Amia.... I decided to go with the used/refurb Amia. more of a impulse decision really... hope i don't regret it.
They are on two different spectrums from comfort and quality in my opinion. The only way to get the Amia so reasonable is used/refurbished. So long as it fits you, I think you’ll be very happy -GK
@@btodtv but objectively, amia surely the better overall chair? if price is not of concern.
Interesting... I used the Amia for 4 years at work and hated it. I think it's one of the least comfortable chairs I've used in a professional setting. I'd save the money and go for the cheaper options they mentioned for certain.
I'd get a Zody Stool fully loaded, with headrest too. No leather anywhere, full mesh, with the best non-abrasive seat fabric they got. And yes, they exist, or at least I have seen Haworth brochures where they are listed. At an eye-wattering 3k+ (and at this price range, I would probably buy it with 2 or 3 replacement armpads because they WILL tear apart, so add an extra 50 per).
For inexpensive go Orangebox Do, for high end, Hag Sofi, I also have a Herman Miller Mirra which for me is better then the Aeron as I like the option to sit with one leg tucked under the other.
This style of vide is perfect be I think the main thing I worry abt as a buyer is being misled on a product and not fully understanding the pros and cons. This style promotes a conversation around one of yours opinions. Which in a way hinders a one sided narrative.
Great video, thanks!
Does the Lamia yield two full chairs? Meaning do you also put the Leap seat together with the Amia Back? I know it's counter productive but at least it's not a total waste of a chair if so. Thanks!
Being 6'4", I agree with Robert regarding the Aeron. The stool option though.... maybe.
Greg, Just take the left overs from the Lamia, make an Amleap and sell it!
Stool or no stool, Aeron would still be my pick 😆 - RG
got a leap v2 for $220, from an office sale. can't be happier ;)
No real options for house dust mite allergy sufferers. There needs to be options with either leather covered foam seats/backs, or plastic covered. The only option in the chairs you covered is the Herman MIller Aeron. It does not have material covered foam which is where dust mites will go to live. Which causes a source of allergen right by the user.
Is there any chance you could point out some 300$ budget chairs for the European market if there are some different options or brand names for the same? Looking at these two options, neither are readily available over here locally or on Amazon.
I wish we had more access to products over there. If I make a trip to Europe, I need everyone in that area of the world to PROMISE they will watch the video and share :) -GK
I've been feeling tortured ever since I worked at a job where one of my positions was at a desk, around 2-4 hours per week, where they had an Haworth Fern... I say tortured becase I had never sat on a chair like that. I had never felt so comfortable sitting down! I'm 5'2 with tailbone issues and that chair felt divine. I hope one day to get one! Currently sitting on my broken 50€ office chair in pain 💀
My roommate let me use his Steelcase Gesture that he didn't like the feel of and now I can't go back.
Just got the Ticova chair for $140 tax included. It had a 20% off deal and a $100 coupon available on Amazon. I wanted the Cletina Mellet, but couldn't pass on the deal.
Got the same deal. Bought two of them at that price.
was that $100 off only a certain period? i dont see it anymore. only $20 off now
@@snackyytv it was 20% off an a $100 coupon applied at checkout. Not sure if it's only for Prime users in US only or what. It's still showing the $100 coupon for me at $249.99
When i was building call centers the Hayworth rep gave me a Fern in hopes that i would buy some to fill the thousands of seats we were looking to deploy. It was the best chair ever for ONE YEAR until it fell apart.
Dang, that’s a bummer. Did they cover it under warranty? -RB
@@btodtv Well since i had not bought it and since we went with the HM Aeron chairs i felt bad asking them to replace it.
People who are 5'8" to 5'10" is generally the build reference point for most static desks and chairs. Format of the video was great, but the use case was two people on the taller side and one person in the standard size. The only addition I'd add is the opinion of someone who was under 5' 8".
My biggest issue with office chairs is that the padding is completely gone after a year and its like sitting on a wooden bench. It would be good to know the long term reviews too.
Funny enough the Clatina chair is marketed as Ergotopia Nextback in Germany and they want 450€ for that thing (400€ on sale, was only 350€ 2 years ago)
Herman Miller X Logitech G for my gaming setup. I was developing really bad lower back pain/problems from my old Secret lab Omega this chair has fixed all those issues. I do like the look and features of the Fern but with all the additions it's even more expensive than the Logitech Embody. Overall I'd say the Fern is going to suit more people, the Embody can be a love it or hate it kind of deal. I just hope Atlas are not futher delayed with the Embody head rest which will be a game changer for taller people.
I'm not sure if you've seen Ahnestly's latest video, but he actually got a hold of the Embody headrest prototype.
According to him, they'll be taking orders at the end of 2022 and hoping to ship a few months later.
Have you tried the Hyken? It comes highly recommended as well in the lower price range.
We rank the Hyken F tier in our tier lists -Greg
I recently picked up a Steelcase Please. Thought I would invest a bit in my back since my last chair was a cheap office chair I got for free, which did not go well wirh my chronic backpain. Before I have never ever had a decent office chair. Thus, I went to a local office supplier and sat my way through 20 high end office chairs. In the end the Please and Gesture ended up in the closer range.
The Please is definitely not the most comfortable chair out there, but damn is this thing nice to sit on. No more backpain for the rest of my life. The Gesture definitely has the better headrest and armrests (however I found them to move quite easily unwillingly) but the Please has just an amazing backrest, that forces me to sit in a pain-free position throughout the day.
Would love to see your opinion on that model, but I think it is not even available in the US, despite being amongst the - if not the - most popular Steelcase Chair in Europe.
Can you show us a tutorial on how to tear apart and build the great Lamia?
What would you choose for home usage between Fern, Embody and Amia?
I have a standing desk and use chairs for work and gaming, probably around 5-7 hours a day
Just discovered this world of office chairs. Was in the market to replace my wife's home office chair. Went with a refurbished Leap v2 from your shop. will let you know about the refurbished experience. Thank You for all your insight.
What's the experience?
NOTE: This is a temp chair so I am keeping it (for now). I put the Ticova together a couple of hours ago. But, since my new Logitech G413 is junk, I am finally trying to get this post made again, after an hour of playing with the junk and trying to get it to work properly, which it just will not. ... IMO, from the average size of Americans, Ticova needs at least another 2.5 inches of depth in the front of the seat. Yeah, that does not seem like much, but it feels too short. I guess I could get used to it?
I cannot comment on the armrests because I am not using them.
IMO, the adjustable lumbar support is a marketing gimmick. There is not enough in/out adjustability to brag about. And, there is no up or down adjustment. For me, it is too high and feels awkward.
I guess most people will be content with the headrest? I did not like it.
The recline is satisfactory.
_It needs much better foam in the seat!_
Obviously, whatever chair you are considering, try to find one locally, on display, to check it out.
With all the price gouging/increases, the amount I paid was not terrible. However, I would not make this purchase again!
Well, that took way, way longer than it should have. Thanks, Logitech.
Which is best for "forcing" you to sit with good posture to avoid tension headaches?
Nice work guys. Thanks a ton.
So we only get good cheap mesh chairs now? Don is the fake leather and cushions and spring that are comfortable?
Super helpful! Thank you guys!
Unlimited budget I’m going Iron Throne
Edit: with casters, obviously
If you’re watching this today check the soji price it’s on sale for like 415 for the essential with lumbar
Soji? -GK
@@btodtv yeah lol autocorrect
I don't know how i ended up here but oh well i watched the whole thing because why not :P I might use this information at some point in my life and most likely will use it. Oh and btw, Lamia is actually the name of a large town here in Greece so this specific one really caught my attention :D
Love the vibe and aesthetic.
Thinking about buying the amia. My job has a discount program with steelcase where it would only be $569 OR $640 with aluminum base.
On the high end: Teknion/Okamura Contessa, but only with the upholstered seat. Not a fan of the standard mesh seat. Then, probably the Allsteel Acuity.
Good call on avoiding that mesh seat on the Teknion Contessa. Why do you like the Acuity so much? TH-cam let us know you've been subbed for 4 years! Thanks for always contributing :) -GK
Isn't the Okamura Contessa the chair which spawned the Vertegear Triigger 350 and Secretcrap Neuechair?
@@btodtv i really liked the arms, the broad seat, and the deep seat slider. I'm not that tall but most seat sliders don't go deep enough for my taste. The mesh is also one of my favorite meshes in terms of softness+support.
@@StardustLegacyFighter i believe so, but the arms and mesh are much worse. Their seat pans are awful, even worse than the Okamura's mesh. The casters are worse, too.
Now I just need to win the lottery but I know what chair I will buy when it happens ... if it happens ... ever :D Thank you for your video!
You can find these chairs at thrift shops for dirt cheap, and facebook market place, craigslist and ebay for significantly under 1k, usually. Some people don't know what they have, they got it second hand themselves (keep in mind these things last for over a decade).
Loved this video!! Recently started golfing and would be so grateful for this opportunity.
Great video, quick question on the Haworth Fern. Does it matter if the chair is plastic or metal? It sounds like an expensive, but affordable chair that is amazing. Anything you would suggest?
The plastic used on high end office chairs tends to be very durable, it's not manufactured cheaply like the plastics used on cheap office chairs.
Thanks!