2.5 Years Later | Herman Miller Embody Gaming Chair | Long Term Review
In this video, I provide an update to my Herman Miller Embody gaming chair after using it for over 2.5 years.
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Thank you sir for the sound test. No other reviewer made this to this level.
Thanks for watching!
Indeed very useful, for me that type (not the volume of it) of sound puts me off
I really liked this review, felt more like a 1:1 conversation rather than a youtuber shouting in my ears. Thank you.
Happy to help and thanks for the kind comment!
I appreciate this video. I was doing a lot of research on this (and comparable) chairs, and so having a long term follow up review was very helpful. I decided to pull the trigger and ordered mine today.
Awesome, and I’m happy to help! Love the name and profile pic. Don’t eat after midnight! 🤣
Great review - exactly they type of person I wanted to see a review from - bought it yourself, owned it more than a short time, sit in it daily, and a bigger guy. Ordering mine now!
Glad I could help and thanks for watching!
I really appreciate this video. Great, honest review of the chair. About to buy the chair for the first time this week.
Glad I could help!
Yesssssssirrr I was waiting for this, ever since I suggested this in your other video!
Thanks for the support!
I just got my embody gaming chair yesterday, but I watched this video two or three weeks ago and you've convinced me that it was worth it. anybody that says that they love a product so much they bought a second one is a review I can trust.
Glad I could help! It really is the best chair I’ve ever used. Thanks for the support!
This review made me take the chance and buy one just now. Thanks for the help! 20% off on the gaming version right now with free shipping.
Glad I could help! It’s a great deal right now!
Thanks for the useful, practical information. It's also helpful to know your professional background to understand how important chairs are to you! This information helped me pull the trigger on one. I'm used to a more standard gaming chair along the lines of the big, firm but comfortable secret labs type of chair. I use the zero G formation in my chair for comfort, so I'm hoping the change in moving to this one can provide comfort outside this formation as well!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
I am not a smart individual and worried about that back rest’s durability & comfort long term. Every review I found on KZhead was a smaller individual in size or height having had the chair for half a year to a year. This review was essential and giving me the confidence to make an informed decision & stick with it. Thank you!!
Thanks for the feedback and glad I could help!
Herman Millers are very well built, the warranty is like 12 years, I think? My Mirra must be around that age now, and it's like new.
Herman Miller, Haworth, and Steelcase chairs in this price range will last you 8-10 years easy if taken care of. A lot of people will buy re-furbished ones that have been used 1-4 years for 50% off and those are often in really good condition as well. I've owned nearly every Herman Miller, Steelcase, and just bought a Haworth Fern and found these all to be extremely well built and supported as advertised up to their decade plus warranties.
I think most people wouldn't notice too big of a difference compared to a much cheaper office chair but if you have back pain, these much more expensive ergonomic chairs make a huge difference. I had a herniated disc from a car accident and the Herman Miller Embody made a huge difference compared to the $250 Staples office chair I had.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
i pulled my back on a moving job when i was 17 lol im 30 now and every single chair i have owned has always caused back pain, now i sit on my embody gaming chair for hours and have had zero pain in the last year of owning it. worth it for me
Once you get heavier you notice even if you're not injured. I'm a 6'3" athlete and weigh around 95kg. Due to my height and weight I break chairs way, way quicker than my 55kg 5'3" partner...in fact she doesn't brake chairs at all lol. Her chair cost $300 and mine cost $700. I cannot use cheap ones because I'm just too much for the chair to handle 😂😂
@@Charles13X not true for me, I have bought a bunch of chairs from staples and they all eventually hurt my lower back
@@Charles13X there’s also a lot of 1 star reviews, everyone has different experiences
I just ordered mine! I was using a cheap office chair from Costco for the past few years and was dealing with leg pain and back pain for about the last 8 months. I’m so excited to finally have a nice chair. Good review by the way!
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! Hopeful you got the sale price that just started again yesterday!
@@rekcinol yup!! I did get the sale! $400 off. I can’t wait! It’ll be here on the 20th
Great video over all. Thank you for making it.
Thanks for watching!
I got my gaming embody a year ago during the holiday 25% off sale and it’s totally worth the investment! I work from home and also have lower back pain due to a herniated disc L5/S1. It does take a couple days to get used to learning how to sit properly, when you’re used to poor posture and trying to find a comfortable position in a cheep office chair. With the embody I don’t feel the constant need to get out of the chair. Another thing I absolutely love is that my arms are not impeded by the back of the chair. My husband has the secret labs titan evo chair and it is so uncomfortable, within 30 minutes in that chair I experience pain and numbness. I hope in 12-15 years HM is still producing the Embody cause I will be a customer for life
That great to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience.
I also love the beer and pizza so nice to see a review from a fellow “bigger guy” lol awesome review
I appreciate the kind comment! 🍻🍕
happy to find a good big guy review of this. just bought one
Awesome! Glad I could help!
Just for the sound test alone I’ve subscribed. Thank you. I’m a pretty heavy guy, 86kg who suffers from tinnitus, rls and more. The sound will drive me absolutely insane. Lol I have an Aeron already which is silent, wanted a second chair for gaming, as opposed to my current office chair.
Happy to help and thanks for watching!
I've had mine for 2 years now I think as well. The chair is incredible and well worth the money, but there are just small things I wish were better. Mainly the armrests, i wish there was a bit more movement with them. Overall would recommend it to anyone looking for an "end game" chair as this thing hopefully won't be replaced for many many years. I might look into getting the armrest they made for it but I haven't once felt like I NEEDED one while sitting on the chair.
I agree. Thanks for providing your experience so far!
with you 100% I have had mine now for 3-4 years.. and its amazing! the arm wrests are my only gripe.
I just removed my armrest and it’s much sleeker and more comfortable overall
Given my luck, they will probably release a v2 with perfect 5D armrests a month after I bought the Embody… 😂
Thank you for this. I really enjoy your videos friend absolutely amazing content
Thank you!
Felt like I was gonna fall over spending so much money at once on a chair but you're literally the same height and build as me so I super appreciate your thoughts in helping me decide if this chair would be for me. Thanks mate
Happy to help! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I appreciate another guy who is roughly my size reviewing seats (unlike most of the other chair reviews out there). Thanks for the great review! #PizzaAndBeer
Thanks for watching!
Unbelievable review, definitely In the market
I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!
This is a great review. But, the SPIN in the intro, that was SMOOTH.
Thank you! 😎
Holy crap that sound test!
😂😂😂
Amazing review. Yours was, in my opinion, better than those who review chairs for a living. Now I just have to wait for a proper sale (hopefully the 25% off) and I can see what all the fuss is about!
Thanks for the comment and for watching!
great review video!
Thanks!
Hey man, I saw your video and decided to take the plunge on a Logitech Embody. I bought an Aeron size B that hurt my thighs a lot in the beginning, and while I think I'm kind of getting used to it right now I think in the long run this will kill circulation in my legs (I'm 5'8 and about 210 lbs so I'm very overweight, but even when I wasn't my thighs have always been thick)... plus I can't return it anymore. Thanks for being up front with your review and keep up the great work!
Happy to help and thanks for sharing your experience.
Tanks for the review. I bought the regular Sync version, it came in today! The chair is amazing. I've been playing with all the settings an found a good seating position for now. Mine is dead silent and I've done all the flexing I could manage. I've read de non gaming version is more silent over all, that's seems to be the case when I compare mine to your recording. I'm 189 cm (6.2 feet) and weigh about 90Kg (200 pounds).
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Just got mine today, standard Herman Miller Embody the most basic version (non-gaming), full black - not a single sound from it The only thing I can hear is physical recline stopper and armrests when you pull them up/down, no other sounds of any kind It's insane
i buy my embody x logitech today, i think the price is high yes, but you pay 100$ a year for your health. Actually 1285 $ with 12 years guarantee. greets from germany
Thanks for sharing and greetings to you as well!
Where’d you bought it? I can only find them for bout 1900 euro in the Netherlands
Hast du den Stuhl im Angebot gekauft und bist du zufrieden damit? Suche einen für Homeoffice und Konsolen-Gaming am Schreibtisch, der den Spagat zwischen ergonomischen Sitzen und entspannten zurücklehnen (Füße auf der Fußbank) möglichst gut hinbekommt.
@@AlexanderRoelofs i bought the chair on cyber monday just wait till hermann miller offers a new discount
@@LionhoundRaja ja habe ich im Angebot gekauft. Bin super zufrieden der unterschied zu einem normalen Gaming Stuhl ist enorm. Der Stuhl bietet eine Rießensitzfläche und mehrere Einstellmöglichkeiten. Der Stuhl macht aber beim bewegen Geräusche mich stört es nicht. Letztendlich investierst du in deine Gesundheit und 12 Jahre Garantie ist worth denke ich.
I bought my LE around the same time you got your first LE. I have been in love with my chair. I work from home full-time and I sit in it 12+ hours per day 7 days a week and I have never been uncomfortable at all. I did have to get my seat pan replaced because the gamery lines/indents flattened out so DWR replaced the seat pan for me. My chair doesn’t make sounds anymore after I go the chair back from DWR. I can’t remember if the sounds were still there before it was sent off to DWR but the chair is silent now for the most part. I love my chair and it’s the best chair I have ever had. I also have the gaming Sayl that my wife uses and it’s a great chair for her. Nice video!
Thank you for sharing your experience and for watching!
DWR?
I believe dwr.com is a reseller of Herman Miller.
I got mine a couple weeks ago and was in a Secretlab Titan chair for 3 years before that. It's a night and day difference with comfort, build quality, the tilt/recline mechanism is unlike any other chair, I can't recommend it enough. I also ordered a headrest from Atlas last month but that will be a couple months out before I get it.
Awesome and thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing more reviews for the Atlas headrest.
I'm looking to upgrade from a Titan aswell. Curious as to why you need a headrest? I've never used the pillow on the Titan
I’ve never used one either but apparently, it’s a big deal for some.
@rekcinol are we missing out on something here? I mean, I don't know, what I don't know, there could be a new level to relaxed gaming, but I fear it ends with sleep!
Yup, I would definitely be asleep. 🤣
I just wanted to say thanks for your video reviews on this. Your reviews are the reason I decided to pull the trigger on the Embody Gaming Chair. I am 5'11" 230lbs and being a larger guy, I was really glad to have your view point from a larger frame. I have had it for 1 week so far and am very happy with it. Mine makes zero noise also, so maybe they did something about that. I would say the first day I wasn't sure, because of the lumbar section in the back, but on day 2 it was non existent. I think I have been sitting poorly in chairs before and that is what my back initially took issue with. The arms I like, but if they would make them a little more adjustable from a forward backward movement, it would be ideal. I tend to bump against them and them move out of their set position. And the proximity to my desk is not adjustable, so sometimes they are ok, and sometimes not. The arms are its only con that I really have. Otherwise, super happy with my investment.
Thanks for sharing your experience and thank you for watching and commenting! I agree the arms would be perfect if they had more adjustability.
@@rekcinol Now my problem is that my chair at my actual office sucks in comparison, lol. No way my company is going to fork out for me to have another Embody, lol.
Man, every time I look up a product I’m interested in you always got me covered lol. We have the same taste in products, my setup is almost the exact same as yours minus this chair. Time for a life long upgrade though. Secret lab isn’t cutting it. Oh, and I am subscribed to your channel, been for a while now 👍.
Thanks for the continued support and for the comment! Happy gaming!
I had to drive to Washington dc to test and their own felt like a hard wood floor. I got the gaming version last month and it was the best decision ever
Thanks for sharing!
Great review have had the same experience
Thanks for watching!
sound test at the end is great other people talk about it but we never get to know what its like.
Thanks for watching!
im getting the white and green one soon because its still on sale and matches my setup/house ill reply once its in and ill say how it looks and my thoughts thanks for helping me to decide to pull the trigger!
Awesome! Glad to help.
I got the headrest and modified my armrests to be higher with a top cover with 3d printing. Amazing chair.
Awesome! Did you get the headrest from Atlas?
@@rekcinol yes, it’s amazing
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. I didn’t realize that chair was so noisy haha. But we have a store nearby so I’ll check it out
Happy to help.
Great point and I tried to show the worst case scenario but it honestly never bothers me.
I bought an Embody around 2 weeks ago, would probably have gone for the logitech variant if it was available here in Norway but it's not. In any case, it takes a bit to get used to the chair but I do feel the chair feeling better and better, especially while tweaking the settings.
Thanks for sharing and for watching!
I have had mine for over a year now. I did a lot of research and watched a lot of different reviews before buying. One thing to keep in mind is that a chair is very personal, you need to look for one that matches how you like to sit in a chair. That said the embody is very forgiving and allows you to sit in multiple positions even if they are not optimal. During corona I had to work from home full time (still am) and I like to play games in the evening. Sitting that long in my old chair made my bud and back hurt. It wasn't a bad chair, but nowhere near the cost of the embody. I have no issue with the noise the chair makes, I do not even really notice it. Yes, if you move around in it there is some noise. But I am not doing gymnastics while sitting in it, I tend to be in the same position so it is not really an issue. Again, this comes down to personal sitting style. The arm rest are another thing someone might not like, again for me not an issue as I do not use them. My arms rest on my desk, personal sitting style again. And like it was said in the vid, give it some time to adjust to it. I believe Herman Miller offers a 30 days no questions asked return policy.
Thank you for sharing your experience! You make some great points about personal preference and no chair is going to please everyone.
I just bought this chair. It does have a hefty price, but way worth it. If it lasts over 10 years. I'll be very happy. Great for your back, and neck. I had a problem with my other cheap IKEA chair which was giving neck issues. This chair is way worth the price. Your back and neck are worth spending the money on.
Thanks for sharing!
I have owned the Logitech XL Embody since Jan 26 2021 and sit usually 8 hrs a day. Most comfortable chair for work and gaming, just had a problem not having a head rest. Planning to get the Atlas headrest
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing.
There is an XL version of this Logitech Gaming Embody?
I think it was a typo and should have been just Logitech X Embody meaning it was a collaboration. I’m. It aware of different sizes.
Thanks for your honest review. How do you find not having a headrest, did your previous chair(s) have headrests, and if so-did you miss it on the Embody? The reason I ask is that I have had a Steelcase Gesture headrest for the last month or so, and I can't seem to warm to it-so I’m thinking about an Embody gaming with the Atlas headrest. Previously I had a Humanscale freedom for 8+ years. FYI a great fix for creaking plastics is a silicone lubricant spray or grease, and happy new year.
I’ve had chairs with headrests and never really used them. If I needed one I’d probably try the Atlas as well. Thanks for the tip about the spray, I’ll have to give it a try!
@@rekcinol thanks for getting back, silicone spray has the benefit of being oudourless and dust does not stick to it.
I love the aesthetic of the chair and man it looks so comfortable. It's my dream gaming chair and I will be saving money for it to purchase it soon. I heard Herman miller does 25% of sales so I would be grabbing it for 1.3k which is not that bad....
Thanks for watching and watch out for the sale. They usually happen a few times a year.
It's on sale right now.
The seat is very thin though, not comfortable. And the backrest is so stiff, it hurts your tailbone area
@@warzonemoments3970 it's a hit or miss for some people it seems but the majority of reviewers and people who have owned the chair that I've seen said it's one if not the best chairs they have used and it's worth the hefty price I guess. There's a KZhead video where some guys review like 25 of the top office chairs based on comfort or something.
As for the second one You got - actually it’s black and white variant, not black grey. Armrests height buttons are white as well. The wheels are variation of translucent wheels found as an upgrade to regular Embody. As for the padding is it possible that the new one has exact same padding but the older one’s just used and more conformed to You? As for the headrest warranty void - HM once stated that only damages done by headrest void the warranty. Atlas headrest will probably not do any damage tho chair structure as it is attached to a metal part of the spine.but we’ll see once there are some reviews. I’m glad You are happy with the chair! I had to buy regular black Embody because gaming editions are unavailable where I live. I was previously interested in the same black/white color option You picked. All in all, I have my regular Embody for few days and so far I love it and I can spend hours sitting in it!
Thanks for the info and sharing it!
Beer and pizza! Positive energy. My love language haha
🍻🍕cheers!
I am debating between this chair and haworth fern. Both seem to be well reviewed, the Fern has some more color options that suit me and the fern is also built in America so that may impact my decision as well.
I’ve heard good things about the Fern as well!
I keep recommending people to try to find a local distributor/partner of Herman Miller in your city/town. Heck I live in a small city in Canada and we do have one. Reason to find one is 1) they can let you test any chair for a week (weeks in my case) at no cost, heck they even brought the chair to my place, 2) they do have access to better pricing, not necessarily aligned with HM online sales. Also try testing the classic Embody, not just the gaming one, they are cheaper, same warranty, similar components.
I agree, that’s the best thing to do if you have access to it.
The classic wasn't cheaper when I bought mine. The gaming version was.
Yeah I’ve had mine for a couple of years now, bought my GF the aeron classic. I still can’t decide which I like better. Debating selling mine and getting an aeron too
I really like the Aeron as well!
I really want to buy this chair, but that creaking is obnoxious to the point that it's a deal breaker for me. Thanks for including the sound test section, most people conveniently don't include the sound in their reviews.
Glad I could help!
First, great video, thank you. How is the seat cushion? Just wondering if there are seat cushion issues, like pressure points or being able to feel the material underneath the cushion itself? Seems like we take buying things for our health serious a little late in life, like your chair or your mattress, so I'm going to vent a little, sorry. I bought a Haworth Fern and it's good, better than my Office Master OM5, but both have seat cushion issues. The OM5 has a support bar that would dig into my thighs, and the Fern puts pressure on my actual butt. I have sciatica issues down to my toes, so pressure points are tough for me. The Fern is weird for size tho, it feels like it wasn't built for taller people with the narrow width of seat, but it has a tall backrest. The backrest is well above my shoulders, so the headrest hits the middle of my head. Both were great for the back btw, it was just the seat cushions that I couldn't deal with.
Thanks for providing the details and your experience with the Fern. We are definitely on the same page when it comes to chairs and mattresses. Both make such a huge impact on quality of life. With that said, the seat on this chair has no hard structural points. It’s a full mesh design so it’s the best chair regarding pressure points I’ve ever used. I wish I could take a picture and post it here. In my next review I’ll make sure to go into more detail on the construction of the seat. Trying one in person is obviously the best option if you can.
@@rekcinol Thank you for your feedback. I really appreciate it.
One thing everyone should be aware about the embody is it will always be in slight recline angle, so for those that like completely upright for mouse and keyboard intense gaming, go with the Aeron that has a forward tilt position.
Thanks for sharing!
Before buying it i looked at some review and all of them mentioned the amount of sound it made but i never experience any kind of sounds with it, i am although 'only' 5ft11 180lbs. Anyways great review thank you :)
Thanks for sharing your experience!
For what it's worth, I bought a gaming embody a few months ago, and it really doesn't make any noticeable sound. If I move around a bit, the fabric will make a rubbing sound but I think you can't really get around that.
Great to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience. Maybe they have updated the fabric.
Which one is it? The black and cyan or one of the others?
@@-Offstar it's black and blue
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Great review! Ive gotten no sound like that from my 2018g embody and I really thought all that changed was the padding. I wonder what Aeron Miller would say?
Not sure. Others have said later versions are better. The one I bought a year ago is slightly better. It could just also be my weight.
It could be? My coworker who sat across from me used an embody and he was 300ish and there would be no sounds. My chair turned out to be a 2015 model that I just put the Atlas Headrest on and I could not be more happier. The lack of headrest just seemed like a wasted opportunity for Herman Miller to get more money and make consumers happier. @@rekcinol
Gotta get the atlas headrest for it, gamechanger
The Atlas does look interesting but I honestly never use headrests even when I had them.
Is this chair something you can relax and recline in? I enjoy being able to recline my current chair when I'm watching KZhead or TV/movies at my pc. The Embody seems great for when you want to sit upright, but I would prefer a chair that can do both.
It can definitely recline but the lack of a headrests my cause some trouble. You could use something like the Atlas headrest to help.
I just got this chair I fucking love it. I'm curious though my chair is making 0 noise, did yours make noise right when you bought it or 2 years later? Thank you for your in depth review btw.
Made noise from day one. Maybe they improved the design to make it better.
@rekcinol doooooppppee thanks for quick response. Take care brother 🙏
Happy to help! Thanks for sharing and let me know if anything changes after a few months.
3 minutes in and have got about 10 seconds of useful info. I honestly feel like you are a similar use case to me but you gotta get to the point or create a hook WAY sooner than 3 minutes. I feel like I gave you 10x more time to suck me into the story here than most would.
Thanks for the feedback. I think historical context is important since this is a long term review. My other two reviews are more specific.
@@rekcinol You can't please some people!
Does the cushioning stand the test of time? Also, in your sound test, it sounds really really loud. I figure that's because you had a microphone on the chair?
The cushioning has held up great and no issues so far. I had the mic about 2 foot away when I did the test. I moved around more than normal just to show what it can sound like. As I’ve lost weight I’ve noticed it isn’t as bad now.
@@rekcinol thank you! 👍
So do you have a separate work and gaming setup? I use the same PC for both. I think it would be really cool to have both, but yea I am not too sure.
Yes they are separate and in different rooms.
I dont like the "standard" bucket racing gaming chairs bc they heavily block my elbow arm movement with the flair out. The embody essentially eliminates that right?
Yes, you won’t have that problem with it.
What kind of monitor do you use for work in your office set up? Is the office set up decked out like the gaming set up? 😅
I use a Dell 49” ultra wide with a MacBook Pro M1 for work. It’s not as decked out but it’s decent.
Great review, that sound test at the end was fantastic. It really help me to decide on not buying this chair even if it is a great overall but I do not like that type of sound at all (volume is ok)
Happy to help and thanks for watching!
hey! I've noticed that in some embodies you can see the pixel plastic warping a little, have you noticed this?
I have not noticed any warping or other issues with mine so far.
The sound could be because of the gaming version's seat cloth/material. I have owned the standard non-gaming Embody for over 7 years and it is still pretty much silent - sit on it most of the day, every day. Also comfort was not a factor in buying it, just the unmistakeable look of it from behind.
Others have commented the same regarding the material versus the normal version. Thanks for sharing!
Hi man, I hope you can read this and help me wiith some questions about the chair. I was doubting about this chair cus i read its not ideal for bigger fellas like us, watching your video gave me hope it may be a good fit for me, hope i can get some answers for you. I have notice that your back is wider than the backrest, im also a big fella and it would also hapen to me, do you notice it on your back or it's not appreciated? It is confortable to be recline on it for a long periods of time while gaming or watching tv? I like to read a lot on the chair, so Ideally I would be recline while doing it, maybe with the atlas headrest, do you think I would be able to rest my arm on the arm rest while holding a book on a confortable reading position while reclined? or do you think the tilt function would do the work for that purpose?
Heya! I don’t have any issues with the backrest being narrow against my back. It’s still very comfortable. I do recline when I’m watching videos or streams but most of the time I’m sitting upright. I can’t offer much advice for reading while holding a book or other device as I don’t do that often in this chair. I will say the armrests go up to the bottom of my rib cage and if reclined would probably be ok for reading. I’m 5’ 9” if that helps. If you're taller, the armrests might be too short to support you while reclining and reading. The Atlas headrest would probably be a good option for reading as there is zero head support while reclining. Hope this helps!
I recently got a herman miller aeron and apon using it the first couple of days for long hours my rear end had a sharp pain at the tailbone. Needless to say i reached out to herman miller to talk about an exchange to a embody as i feel the bottom seat cushion will be tons better then the mesh of the aeron. I dont know if youve tried an aeron but if u have what would u say between the two?
I used an Aeron for 4 years at a previous employer. It was a great chair but I definitely prefer the Embody and think it's more comfortable for me.
Would something like silicone lubricant spray help reduce the "noise" of the chair's adjusting?
Possibly, but I think most of it is coming from the fabric. I’ve also noticed that it has improved as I’ve lost weight.
So, can you explain a little how the seat cushion works? It just seems REALLY flat...so how can it be comfortable...especially for a PLUS size person? My HON chair cushions were all more padded..but all go flat...and you feel the hard material under the cushion when sitting on them (Ex. Wood, Plastic, Metal..etc). I want to know the seat cushion won't feel hard...and feel soft..even after years. Chairs like SecretLabs have a lot of foam...but supposedly Firm to sit on...and AndaSeat supposedly is more cushy..but still thick foam...so please elaborate on the seat cushion/sitting...Thanks!
Most chairs with foam only will compress over time and you will eventually start to feel it. My autonomous chairs and my secret labs both did this after 2-3 years. This Embody uses a flexible base under the entire seat so that it can move and adjust to you. The foam is very thin because it’s not providing the primary foundation and taking all the weight like other chairs. Hope that helps.
@@rekcinol So, it its sorta like sitting on a rubber that just bends...and no real hard support...it just sinks/bends down..with a small bit of cushion added? Sorta like sitting on a Hamock..just different material of course?
While the base is flexible it’s also relatively firm. There is a layer of foam and then a layer of cooling foam on top of the base. It’s sort of like a honey comb or something similar that makes the base.
Could you tell me, do you also feel pressure on the seat, where the plastic mesh ends and the extension begins? Why buy a chair a few days ago, overall it's amazingly good, but I keep feeling this pressure from the plastic mesh on the seat, about mid-thigh. Mine is the blue and black edition (LG)
I don’t notice any pressure from mine. Maybe your seat height needs adjusted so more weight is on your feet? Ideally your feet should be flat on the floor or on a footrest. If you keep them out in front of you I could see that putting more pressure on the back of your legs. Just my thoughts.
I deciding between blue and black, is there any difference? I overall want the blue but I noticed the wheels are different already on black. Is this an upgrade or just the same and colour is only thing that matters? If you could only have one, which one would you keep out of the 2 you have?
No difference other than the colors.
@@rekcinol You mentioned that the padding was thicker on the black one, this still true or basically doesn't matter long term
I think the newer versions have thicker padding than the original one I bought over 3.5 years ago.
hi, it would be very interesting to know at what weight chairs start to make noise. Would it be possible to do this test?
That’s a good point. I assume that more weight would make the sound worse. If I do another follow up I will add that in.
Thanks.@@rekcinol
Do you notice the top of the backrest bothering your shoulders? I am a bigger guy as well with really broad shoulders and when I tried it in the showroom I felt a little discomfort with the top tips poking my shoulders. Not sure if I would get used to that or not so curious to hear your experience.
I don’t have an issue with that myself. I’m only 5’9” so maybe that has an impact?
@@rekcinol I'm just a hare taller at 5'10" so maybe I will just get used to it. Thanks for the input!
I am a flight sim enthusiast, so for me it is important to lock the turning of the chair (rolling is solvable by buying wheels with locks) is that possible? Can you lock the spinning around the vertical axis?
No, you cannot lock it from spinning.
Got mine today. Galaxy colorway.
Nice!
Hows the sound on your seatpan? I have mine extended and stretching my legs it makes a load of noise
Yeah, it can be noisy as well. About the same level as the back with heavy movement and having the seat extended.
Is the amount of sound it's making in the video accurate to the amount of sound it actually makes? Or is it just the recording making it sound louder than it is? Cause I was thinking of buying it but that's insanely loud, that sounds like it's 60+ decibels.
That’s not how it sounds the majority of the time. When sitting still or moving occasionally, your not going to hear anything. I just wanted to emphasize that it can be loud in some situations.
@@rekcinol Ahh ok gotcha.
So i finally found a place that had herman miller chairs on their show room floor and drove an hour to them to sit in both the aeron and embody and loved the embody more then i thought i would my main concern tho is that its rated for 300 and im 325 and that worries me a bit in my decision
I’m close to your same weight and haven’t had any issues after 2.5 years.
@rekcinol that definitely gives me some extra confidence in buying it. My only other worry was how close the arm rests are to my sides but that's not a huge issue
Hey man good video. Keep it up. Throwing in a like to help the algorithm land in your favor
Thanks!
I'm 5'11 220lb power lifter and have had the original Aeron for 15 years but the lumbar isn't doing it for me anymore and the mesh is too easy to slide on. Would you suggest the Gaming embody? BTW, changing the wheels is a must. Much smoother options available for cheap.
Some seem to prefer the regular to the gaming. You might want to try both if your able. For me personally, I really like the gaming for the extra padding.
@@rekcinol they both having the same padding now. Was added to the office version at some point. Haven't tried either though.
😊 2:03 what is that rolling desk in the background?
It’s my podcast desk. I just upgraded it recently and made a video about it - Podcast Desk Upgrade and Setup Tour 2023 kzhead.info/sun/Z7WNhLmwlpF3qac/bejne.html
Thank you for your review, really helped me. Also, congratulations on losing the weight. I'm surprised how your kids can be in their 20s though when you're barely out of your 20s yourself😀
Haha, thanks for the support and encouragement!
Does the backrest stay upright when locked? I have a Steelcase Amia, and even with the backrest I locked, it still moves back a couple inches. It drives me crazy.
It still has some flex due to the nature of the material, especially the upper half.
@@rekcinol flex sounds better than the whole back moving.
Nice mousepad))
Thanks!
I’m 6’ 250 lbs and have had two cervical spine surgeries. Just bought mine last week with their 30% off sale and am praying it helps. I’ve been looking for something to help me for years now! I a data engineer so I’m coding all day. If it helps me to the point where I am able to function after work with no or less neck and back pain, it’ll be one of the best investments I’ve ever made. This is the first time I’ve bought a chair over $500.
I hope it helps! Looking forward to an update after you get it!
Have you felt any discomfort on your shoulders? I feel like they push my shoulders forward and I am unable to sit straight with my shoulders. For reference I am 5’9”. Thanks
No issues for me. Have you tried adjusting the backrest tension? The black housing around the height adjustment knob rotates and will change the tension of the backrest. Clockwise will increase the tension and counter clockwise will decrease. I keep mine at full tension most of the time.
You can also adjust the tilt tension of the backrest with the other knob near the back.
I've been using my Embody Logitech edition (in blue and black) for almost three years now. The only issue I've encountered is a slight deformation at the front of the seat cushion where it contacts my thighs, which has molded to fit the shape of my legs perfectly. This deformation appeared roughly in the first year but has remained stable ever since. It doesn't seem like a quality issue; rather, it's as if "the chair has adapted to the user's body shape." Has anyone else experienced the same issue?
By the way, I'm quite tall, so I weigh around 220 lbs, just for your reference.
Mine has done the same slightly in the same place. I keep it all the way in so maybe that makes some difference.
Ah so that's the reason! Because I'm a tall guy, my cushion is fully stretched out, and the stretched out part is hollow inside, so it tends to warp.@@rekcinol
the intro was really strange with your hand over the phone. Seems like you are addicted to it :D
Haha, aren’t we all? It was vibrating because I was getting a call and I was trying to stop by pushing the power button. But yeah, a little weird. 🤣
your video is very helpful but I need to make a comment for those shopping... When I saw this video and got to the part where the mic was put on the chair for noise, I was like Whoa NFW imma buy this chair! After receiving the chair, I can say this video really exaggerates this, maybe it was the mic set up? The chair is nearly silent, it is not creaky or noisy at all, at least on initial use after a few days.
It could be because this was the original first version and it has been improved since. It could also be the way I sit. I don’t normally move around as much in the video but I wanted to make sure the noise could be heard for those that have concerns. During “normal” daily use I don’t notice the sound much.
great follow up, your video was very helpful regardless thank you! @@rekcinol
Why the gaming variant as opposed to the regular?
Good question. The gaming variant has the cooling foam and I believe it’s thicker. Also, the gaming version is normally $300-400 cheaper.
Which color embody you like better black or blue?
Blue is my favorite color so I’m biased in that regard. 😂 But the solid black is better for some setups because it will match anything.
How would the headrest void the warranty?
Im not certain it would but normally if you modify something it “can” void the warranty.
My goal has always been to own one of these chairs but that noise is a major turn off for me. My current chair squeaks every now and then but this is constant noise with the slightest movement it seems. Great review though but I feel Herman miller needs to address this noise if they are going to be charging that much for a chair.
That’s why I shared it so people know. Thanks for watching!
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Just got the gaming embody. Coming from an aeron. Now my butt gets sore like i just did glutes.
Give it some time to adjust to it.