The BEST Chair for Lower Back Pain - Anthros Chair Review
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Table of Contents:
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00:00 Introduction
00:12 Not sponsored
00:39 What makes this chair unique?
03:16 The Casters + Legs
04:59 Features Under the Chair
07:26 Sizing Recommendation
08:12 The Seat
09:21 The Arms
10:18 Backrest + Pelvic Support
10:58 How to Properly Adjust Your Chair
12:34 Is Anthros Right For You?
15:41 Price, Shipping, Return Policy, Warranty
16:35 Word of Caution
17:30 Final Thoughts
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I don't know how you sit in the embody like that. I have to sit in it with my ass near the back or else it doesn't feel comfortable. But then I find the s shape makes my back hurt after some time. But I am slowly adapting to it I think.
You look like you’re sliding out of the HM chair. Lots of pressure on the tailbone in that position, which for me makes my butt/tailbone hurt pretty extremely.
What is your daily chair? Has this chair replaced it? Did you keep this chair?
I experienced the same back pain when i got my new serta i5000. 4 Years later it's the most comfortable chair I've had in all my life. I can vouch for the pain your body goes through adapting to proper posture. Now I am considering the Anthros since the material on my current chair has peeled.
Great video! A couple things to add. #1- We have a fully operational production site in Grand Rapids Michigan (the mecca of office chair manufacturing). We are currently capable of shipping hundreds of chairs per week and are very rapidly delivering our pre-orders. #2- The fabric shown in this video is a high performance digital knit boucle fabric designed to maximize immersion and comfort. We also have an alternative leatherette option. #3- The 4-leg base is designed for hard floors and allows your feet to stay within the legs of the base vs a 5-leg base, which spins around the chair. We appreciate the honest review!
I was about to write you guys a mail about this, but maybe/hopefully you read this comment, and others can agree/disagree! Europe rarely gets love in terms of ergonomic chairs from abroad; few brands, few chairs and even less optional add-ons. - Unless it's one of the rare companies who is actually based in Europe we just don't see a lot of chair variety. And personally I'd freaking love to see this in Europe. Without personally having the experience to compare the culture of the people US v. EU, I do know Europeans tend to fairly interested in "health over comfort" (I'm sure you know what I mean), but there are simply not really any chairs to accommodate that, as far as I'm aware. And a side-note FROM experience is I hope you would set up a station in Europe (a lot of companies choose Germany for the practical aspect of shipping from the center of Europe), not use an authorized seller. It's just not as comfortable for the customer from my experience.
I second this!!@@thedumbstuff4170
@@thedumbstuff4170 We understand completely and are working on some final regulatory steps needed to sell into Europe! More to come soon! Thanks for the comment.
I would totally be willing to sacrifice my time and energy to be flown out to Europe to review the chair again out there...it would be a HUGEEE sacrifice, but I'm willing to take one for the team 😂😇😉
Do you have a showroom in GR? I would like to check it out the next time I am out that way.
I assembled the chair this morning with no issue (May 24 order). I was baffled by my 4 wheel base when I spun. I then watched your video regarding the 4-wheel base not rotating. I'm not too fond of the 4 wheel base. I called Customer Service this morning to see if I can swap/buy the 5-wheel base instead. I had the Steelcase Leap v2, and I cannot sit on it for too long as the posture becomes slouching. I enjoyed Anthro chair's aggressive back support. At 5.4 feet, the tilting back puts my feet in the air, so the footrest helps.
First off, awesome review! Loved to finally see a good, in depth take on this chair. I've been anxiously following the Anthros chair development for quite some time and have had one pre-ordered for over a year. Recently had a chance to sit in one locally and have to say that it is incredibly comfortable and supportive. Coming from a HM Embody, I think this one takes the cake. Unfortunately I am in the same boat it seems at some other pre-orders where there have been shipping delays and push backs in shipment dates. Was originally estimated to have mine shipped out early October and has since been pushed to next week. Hoping for the best and can't wait to actually get this in my office space.
Please please keep me posted on yours! As soon as folks tell me they got theirs, I'll be able to confidently say I recommend it! And thank you for the kind words!!
@@Ahnestly Would just like to come back and say that after a bit of a fiasco with FedEx, I did finally get my chair in. Package, build quality, and comfort are a step above the rest. Would be right there with you to recommend this chair to anyone
woot woot!! Thanks@@bigafhat for keeping me posted!! Glad you love it!!
Thank you for this video! I am currently waiting for mine to get here so I can test it out thoroughly with my cervical and lumbar pain.
Please let me know when you receive it!!!
will you review HM asari chair? many thanks! big fan of your channel
Just Purchased with the Circuit back!😀
Nice!!! Would love to know if you like it or not! Let me know!!!
Appreciate the shout out here and on Reddit. Hope to receive my Anthros chair that I ordered back in May before Christmas... your review does give me hope that the chair is worth the wait though.
It will be coming soon! Thanks for being one of our early customers and patiently waiting!
@@anthroschair@ahnestly Another month. Another missed shipment date with no updates from Anthros. What stings more is I'm missing out on Cyber Monday deals for a HM chair.
@@TangledThorns Reach out to us and we will get you your ship date. We are shipping 50+ chairs per day. You will be glad you stuck with us. Thanks!
@@anthroschair Your shipping numbers are suspect. Also, @ahnestly said you claimed to have already shipped all your pre-orders. No response to my email and I get voicemail calling your office during business hours.
I should have been more clear. A few folks in this comments section noted their Preorders did ship! I don’t know if all have shipped
I liked Mr. Ahn's review. So much that I ordered an Anthros chair. I have had it a week. I made a couple of homespun changes: 1. I placed an upholstered 3" thick polyurethane foam seat cushion on top of the Anthros basic seat. 2. I placed an ordinary black medium sized pillow behind my back in the lumbar region, where the Anthros chair has an air gap. Result: much more comfortable for long sitting sessions. I am an Architect. I have to sit, sometimes for days at a time. I know that Anthros will say their scientists can prove me wrong. They are correct. However, all I know is that I am keeping the chair, but my questionable additions have turned the chair into a much more comfortable experience for the long term. Don't get me wrong: I AM keeping the chair. best office chair I've ever had. Better than the Herman Miller Aero I've been using for the last 12 years. As a matter of fact, that's where my homespun cushions came from. So: I vote YES on the Anthros chair, with some very modest adds.
just ordered
Tried the anthros and the embody both were requiring constant back adjustments… never could get it right for me. The Aeron is perfect, has exponentially better arm rests, back is always supported, the forward tilt is a huge advantage, the rocking and recline is better.
I have this chair! got it when it first launched for 900. such a beast of a chair and i game for 10 plus hours! Tarkov ! Head Eyes
Nice!!! I really enjoy it as well!
The lack of a synchro tilt is a surprise.
just got mine 2 days ago. feels WAY to cheap of build quality for $2000 + , the arm rests are cheap af, wobble all over the place, also not flat for some reason so it causes your forearms and elbows to slip off easily. The base, not only has the front and back wobble even when LOCKED, like other cheap chairs. mine also has side to side wobble.... unacceptable for such a expensive chair. also using the pelvic support is annoying AF, as every time you sit in the chair you have to back it up and reset it, otherwise you will be sitting too far forward in the chair, and more on top of and in front of, in stead of properly supported from more underneath it etc. i highly doubt i am so unlucky and just got a defective unit... at least for the base, the arms are still gonna wobble like crazy. For all the cheap plastics of the chair, it should be no more than $500-$1000 range. its very clear, the chair was designed with maximum profits in mind, rather than quality. #capitalism
Thinking of ordering this chair very very soon any day now, but Ahn said stayed tuned for a video how to get it cheaper *anxiously waits*
Hey! That video will most likely come out the week after next (taking a break tgiving week)!
I preordered in July and expect my chair to ship any day now, as I type this message with burning shoulders lol. I'm really hoping it helps me!
The ANTHROS helped resolve my chronic upper back pain caused by my poor posture in my old sport style gaming chair. Hope you get the same relief too.
I've been using the chair for a few months, and it's exactly how you say. It takes getting used to, and I sit in it irregularly enough that I kind of have to get used to it all over again each time. But I've never experienced support like this in any other chair. It really does what they say it does. I think there's something wrong with my recline tension knob, which I didn't realize until I saw you use it on your chair, and it's stuck at full tension so I can't recline, so I'll have to contact them about that, but everything else has been amazing.
It might be locked?
@@EduardoVelezIII That was definitely it. The problem was it took more force to twist the knob than I expected, so I thought it was stuck. Great chair! No complaints.
I don't know what it is, but anytime I see your reviews I'm instantly sold. I was going to travel to Herman Miller. I just might not have to any longer.....
As someone who returned both an Aeron and an Embody because I couldnt get confortable, I wish they had this in Portugal so I could give it a try
:-(
We will be able to ship to Europe soon!
@@anthroschair Awesome, will you have resellers? I'd love to be able to get one and retain the ability to return it just in case
I would love to try this out in the UK, but it seems like the company is only based in the USA. It could be many years before the UK even gets a showroom. 😕
From what I see: 9/10 points for functionality BUT The fact that they ship only to US, Canada and Saudi Arabia should be in the title IMO (Like just put US/CA only) . And while I appreciate the design and back/pelvic support idea the price is insane, and especially the price for the "Specialty" back add-on seems ... let's say debatable to me - by that I mean $150 for 2 pieces of plastic with a circuit board sticker on it, cannot possibly cost more than $5 to produce.
We will be opening up to international shipping soon. Although it might seem to be the case, we can promise you that the circuit back design is not a simple sticker. Our chair is not cheap to manufacture and the price reflects this reality.
This looks really good but are there any pelvic focused chairs that have higher backs and/or a headrest?
It was the main comparison I noted - the HM Aeron. A company called Atlas Headrest makes a headrest for the Aeron, which I think is the 2nd best headrest in the world (#1 is their Embody headrest). Link to the Aeron is in the description of this video. This is my video comparing the Aeron headrest options from Atlas Headrest: kzhead.info/sun/etaeZ5uysKWZm4k/bejne.html
Was really in to it then heard 2k, have a good day lmfao
Hi. First off I'm very ergo rebellious. I tend to lean back a lot. As a 30 year career pilot, I find the most comfortable chair being the one found in the cockpit of an airliner. Only a full fat leather lounge chair would be more comfortable. So what's interesting is that some people would refurbish an airliner cockpit chair and put wheels on them. Would be very interesting if you could give that a look see.
Have you tried the Eames Lounge chair?
Hi Ahnestly, Anthros or Aeron+Altas headrest please? I don’t mind a chair that force you sit more properly, but I do prefer having a headrest that I can sit back for a movie sometime. I am similar build as you and also have lower back pain problem. Really want to pull the trigger for my endgame home office chair. Please help me to decide. Thanks!
Hey! I LOVE the Aeron's headrest, and wish the Anthros had one. However, I like the way I feel on the Anthros better. I do wish it had a headrest for leaning back, but as mentioned in the video, it wasn't necessarily meant to be a lounging chair (for long periods). It's a tough one for me...but here are the questions I'd ask... 1. Do you like maximum freedom in a chair? If so, Anthros is the way to go 2. Do you like maximum breathability in a chair? If so, Aeron is your pick 3. Do you like to lounge for long periods? If so, Aeron + headrest is your pick 4. Do you prefer a cushier seat and backrest? If so, Anthros is the way to go Hope this helps! Whichever you decide, please consider using my links as it helps the channel a LOT! And i would love to know what you end up with!!
@@Ahnestly I wonder if there will be a 3rd party headrest made for the Anthros too. I do like lounging and watching stuff sometimes while reclined so I feel I need a headrest.
Can't wait for this to be available in the EU.
Stay tuned, it will be soon!
@@anthroschairWhat about the UK?
Waiting for the “uncomfortable” comments … one thing is for sure, this chair makes you sit straight and that’s no exaggeration, it takes more work to slouch than to sit straight. I’m in it for the second day, and yes there is some discomfort but that’s because I’ve been sitting in crap chairs and slouching for about 20yrs now and my back is always out of whack. I can tell without a shadow of a doubt that this chair has me in the right position, just after the first long day in it I felt more balance when I stood up and was walking around. It’s really hard to explain.
I had the same experience with the Aeron, back when I first bought it and was used to sitting in a cheap mesh chair.
Can you add arms after the fact if you change your mind? Conversely, if you order the version with arms, can you easily remove them?
Yes, you can add or remove the arms once purchased.
@anthroschair alright! I just placed an order for an armless 4 spoke version. If I change my mind and want to get arms and/or 5 spokes later, can I just purchase parts from your site?
Please review this when you've used it for a while also
I got a Herman Miller Embody this past Tuesday, in part based on your vids praising it along with the guys at BTOD. I'm still well within the 30 day return window. I'm about 6'1, 239 pounds. In your honest opinion, would you say this chair is considered an upgrade? Or would you put them on par with each other?
Currently in an Embody, Im the same height but weigh much less. I have an Anthros on its way since I preordered it forever ago. But I got to sit in one locally and it fits me much better than the Embody. It supports my back much better than the HM which is nice since i've got a herniated disc.
It is an upgrade in terms of proper sitting. The Embody lets you get away with a lot of improper sitting (see the timestamp in the pinned comment about how I sit in the Embody!). I'm not saying that the Embody doesn't encourage good sitting, but rather you can easily do both...but if you're like me, you'll do more bad then good. You won't be able to get as poor postured in the Anthros without it punishing you for it, kinda like the Aeron. Hope this helps!
@@Ahnestly that does help. Thank you!
Owned the Embody for a few months now and I am going to get rid of it or put it somewhere else in my house and go to a nice comfortable leather chair like a Gunlocke or Ekorness Stressless. Honestly I think that's what most of us really want.
@@venom5809 neither of those chairs seem good to use in conjunction with PC gaming; which is what I normally do.
As someone who tried and returned both the Herman Millers, Aeron and Embody, and also the Steelcase Gesture, ( i guess when they were all free trials) Im very interested in trying this chair out. there is multiple stores near my house that have them according to their website, im going to go tomorrow and see. Nothing can be worse than the PoS Aeron, id rather sit on a tree stump. I just hope it locks up right TIGHTLY. as that was my biggest gripe with the Logitech embody, that even when locked upright, it still wobbled like 1/2 inch or so. also the backrest top corners hurt your shoulders, and the garbage armrests. and of course the ridiculous price. my favie part of the embody was the seat, very comfortable with the little but cut out for tail bone pressure etc. ive been hoping for a V2 version of the Embody, but i guess its not coming, as they have now made 2 Gamer chair lesser models instead.
Looks like you're out of luck if this thing doesn't work out for you, lol. I guess those weird stool or kneeling chairs might be worth a try.
@StardustLegacyFighter have had it for 2 days. Not the happiest. More cons than pros
Dan you don't have to be so self-sacrificing to keep your back in pain just to review chairs and finding one in which back won't hurt. You can start working out to strengthen your core and then you won't get back pain in any chair.💪
I know it doesn’t look like it now, but I used to be 15 lbs lighter and was in pretty damn good shape only 4-5 years ago. Back still hurt then, which is why I went for the aeron, which helped a LOT. Definitely could be healthier now, but lower back issues have always been a thing for me. When I was lifting the most I’ve ever lifted in my life in high school, I got into a car accident that finally forced me to get an x ray of my back (we were too poor for any kinda health checkups). The chiro confirmed what I had known all my life - I had the back of a 40 year old man at the age of 15. Haha Btw, this was an extremely caring and empathetic way of saying lose some damn weight, and I am all for it. Thank you for your tact!!!
Yea lets grow callus that way we dont need any shoes too💪
@@Ahnestly Well anything can be healed and put back to a right place. Check eg. Dr. Joe Dispenza - he's a neurologist who got also to an accident when he was younger and a truck run him over cracking several vertebres. Of course doctors told him he will never walk again. Did not happen because he believed and imagined his spine to be ok over and over for several hours a day for few months till it repaired itself. Now he is one of the best researchers around the world teaching people and actually providing scientific evidence how to heal or do anything. Helped me and thousands around the world a lot. And about strengthening your core - streetworkout and calisthenics are healthier than lifting💪
A strong core does a lot, yet it isn't always enough alone. I can do 100 quality v crunches in a few minutes, yet I still require a hq ergo chair to feel fine after work ends, standard ergo just leaves me rubbing just below my lumbar.
@@Nersiusstrong core isn’t just abs. It’s the stability and inner muscles that hold up the spine too. Recommend doing PT if you have consistent pain so they Can analyze and figure out a good program
How do you know the cushion is the best in the business if you don't know what it is made of and know it's longevity? Can't really say if it flattens after one month of use.
Fair point! Should have mentioned I’ve had it now for 3 weeks, sitting on it for 4-8 hours a day, and I own nearly all the high end chairs to compare to. No issues whatsoever and I’m kinda heavy. At this point, I can pretty much tell what cushions will flatten in a few months (comparing chairs sub $200 with the highest end chairs and from personal experience e.g. 2x Haworth Ferns I’ve been sitting on for almost 2 years). The cheaper foam just goes straight down with no resistance and a very quick spring back. Also, the density and thickness is also a good tell (Steelcase leap stock cushion isn’t all that thick. Pressing down on it, you can feel the hard bottom.) I didn’t know this, but it seems like the people at anthros were focused on making wheelchairs or wheelchair parts, one of which was the seat pad, which explains why the seat cushion is so dang good. In the end, you are correct. Only time will tell, and hopefully, anthros will hold up their end of the 12 year warranty if anything does go wrong with it.
My mom has tailbone pain, do you have any recommendations? She tried all the herman millers and the steelcase leap and she said they all were not comfortable.
Hey! I mean…this Anthros seat is effing COMFORTABLE, but depending on her needs for her back and how she sits, it may or may not work for her (and also, not sure how long it’d take to get her chair)!
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i want the 4 wheel base! i hate that im always realigning with my desk!
I can see that! Having the 4 wheel base made me realize how often I turn in my chair to see behind or next to me in a day! Wish I could lock my chair legs or something!!
@Ahnestly yea I've always wonder why that isn't a simple lock mechanism. Like it would only take a small divent in the rod, and it pushes into it
Hey man out of curiosity I can get a original Zody for about $670 or I can get a Soji for $816.95 in my country which would you suggest?
Haven't really sat on a Zody 1st gen, but heard good things. I think the Zody 1 would still be a step up in terms of quality over the Soji.
Hi guys.. I want to buy Andaseat kaiser, should i pick kaiser 3 instead 2? And is there any major difference from 2 to 3?
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@@Ahnestly Thanks for quick answer.. And sorry i can't use your link, i'm not from United States
Just got mine from a pre order
Ohhhhh snap. What do you think???
@@Ahnestly best chair I've ever had! I had my dx racer for about a decade now so it is a welcome upgrade
When was your pre-order? Mine was in early May and hope my Anthros chair is delivered this month.
@@TangledThorns mine was June 2022
@@wordtoyourmothership Waaaay ahead of me and on patience too, lol. Enjoy! Looking forward to getting mine.
I have had my chair for less than a week. The cushion is hurting my butt so bad and the front part of the cushion impresses upon the back of my thighs and causes pain/numbness down the backs of my legs. This happens a little less, but still so, when I use the included foot rest. I am 5'11" 190lb. Any suggestions before I give up on it?
Are your feet making solid contact with the floor? Your knees should be slightly below your hip/butt. It also sounds like you might be too forward in the chair if the front cushion is on the back of your thighs (general rule is 2 fingers should be able to fit between your knee put and the edge of your seat)
I wonder if this Anthros chair seat is comfier than Bodybilt chair seats, which have a reputation in the legacy ergo chair world for being the best in the business.
Great question. Our team previously designed seating for wheelchair users in which comfort (minimized seat pressure and shear + maximized contact area) was the primary driver of design. We are very confident that our cushion will outperform any other chair (based on data), which is why we offer a full refund/return if our customers don't agree.
Those chairs have some crazy weight ratings, but it's a shame their warranty is limited.
Another thing you should have added in the considerations is the cost. Well above the Embody.
There’s a whole chapter dedicated to the price, warranty, returns, etc! With my code, it’s cheaper than the embody, esp when considering HM charges for shipping now
@@AhnestlyI guess I was used to the price that HM has had for quite some time with the chairs being ~1200-1500. Either way, great review!
After owning about everything out there from the Leap, Fern and now Embody I have come to the realization that what I actually want is a nice big comfy leather chair. I am going to get something like the Gunlocke Washington or Ekornes Stressless office chair. Even in the Fall of the House of Usher the dad had an Eames Lounge chair converted to an office chair and I am seriously considering doing that. I think a lot of us have been buying these ergo chairs looking for the perfect chair when in reality that's what we really wanted. You should do more videos on the more luxury type chairs, Steelcase even has the Leap Worklounge.
Yeah, I've been contacting some folks via Reddit to try and work with some of these loungier chairs. Unfortunately, I'm not able to buy them straight up, as they cost thousands of dollars each...haha. I looked up the Ekorness, and I want it. I want it so much.
@@AhnestlyYeah sat in the Ekornes yesterday and it’s nice. Apparently you can take any of their chairs and change the base to an office chair one too. It’s so comfortable. And yeah the prices for these types of chairs are criminally high. I’ve been looking for a Gunlocke on marketplace for a year now and nothing. Lost out on a Leap Worklounge too and never seen one again. 😒
I could never sit in a lounge chair for work, purely because my profession requires a lot of leaning forward. However, I will definitely get an Eames Lounge chair in the future. 😊
Ordered on 12/26/23 received 01/09/24
Does "zody" have pelvic support?
I'm pretty sure it does, but Anthros claim it doesn't.
Great review, the chair is way too expensive
Do you think this is good for tall people ? (6’4”) They say up to 6’5”, but the back looks a little short, and I’m concerned about the pelvic support hitting too low.
I honestly don’t know in terms of the backrest height, but the pelvic doesn’t really change that much from person to person! If you notice, it goes lower as it comes in, so it’s better for shorter folks!
We have customers up to 6-8 using our chair and loving it. Most people's height comes from their femurs or torso, so the ideal location of the lower back support actually varies very little between short and tall people. Here is a short video of two extreme height differences. kzhead.info/sun/eq-td66yp4due3A/bejne.html
Given the steep price, I'm looking forward to future knockoffs!
lol
I do feel like as you state in the video "Jury is still out". I find the chair to be nice looking and premium built, but the price is a bit steep. With 4D arm rest it starts at like 2k$ and if you add colors etc you want it goes very fast up to like 2500$. Thats a huge chunk of money for a chair, even if it lasts you 10 years (at that point its probably worth it), but you gotta pay it here and now. Cant do more then wait for more people to try it out, prefferably the regular guy who buys it out of their own pocket without affiliates and getting it sent by the company. I wonder if this chair is any good for taller people who sits leaned forward, most gamers sits pretty aggressive when they play (leaned forward towards their monitor). With this chair it seems to make you sit in place, if you get what i mean.
Saw you deleted my other comment, kinda weird.
I don’t delete comments. KZhead has an auto filter, which I left at its default level. I occasionally go through what it auto filters out and some of the comments are totally normal, and some of them call me homophobic slurs lol. Don’t get this chair if you lean forward in your chair. My bro in law came to my studio this week and LOVED the chair of all my chairs bc he felt like it was instantly making him sit properly (the best use case for the chair). Check out Reddit and stuff to see other reviews. I get the suspicion people have of me sometimes, but I do keep everything Ahnest here! The question I ask back (and never get a response to lol) is how should I do my business model? Nobody donates money to me like on twitch (maybe a total of $80 last year!) and chairs aren’t a sexy topic, so ad revenue isn’t gonna cut it. How do I buy and review multiple $2,000+ chairs and stay in business? The only person who could really do it would be a multimillionaire who is fine just throwing away money (which does not exist)…and I doubt that person would choose to review chairs! So yes, I’m an affiliate, but look at how I’ve handled chairs in the past (see my recent Razer chair review…the Razer fan boys disliked that one quite a bit!) and hopefully that’ll tell you that I only endorse products I like. I know it’s not ideal, but this way, it doesn’t cost you anything! And bc of this, I’m able to do something no one else can - I can compare every chair to many other chairs that exist out there in a similar price range and say “of all the 100ish chairs I’ve tested, I think the anthros is best for really encouraging you to sit properly”.
Update: I checked the auto withheld comments and don’t see yours in there. Did you post a link by any chance in your comment? KZhead is pretty strict about comments with links in them due to bots/spammers posting fraudulent links
@@Ahnestly Don’t get this chair if you lean forward in your chair. - Okey, guess its a no go for me then. Not sure they ship to my country or if it will add VAT aswell then, anyways at this point its a bit too expensive aswell.
Wish it had a headrest
me too, brother. me too.
Babe get on its another Ahnestly video
First of all, yes. Babe. COME ON, HURRY UP! Second of all......................I just spent the last 30 seconds wiping my screen bc I thought there was a giant eyelash on it ....it was your profile picture. I think you owe me some glass cleaner 😂😂😅
@@Ahnestly When my family was installing Premium for our family my step dad thought it was a hair on my screen too bc my mom cuts hair but no it’s just the profile lol
@@Ahnestly also is there a video for the Embody vs gaming embody coming out you mentioned it in the last video but… Yeah idk if i miss heard or anything
@@lautaromunoz6192 that’s next week!
The Company is having a Black Friday promotional sale. Seems there pricing has gone north since this video was posted.
Hm? Chair is still around 2k, but with my code, makes it 1800.
@@Ahnestlycorrect at that time. Going through their Black Friday email link displays a higher price ( they too offer $200 off) however it is on a higher price point.
@@edrumsas5420 We have not changed our pricing since July, the base price is still $1850 not counting the discount code. Reach out with any questions.
Kevin Hart legs 😂
Yo I'm a fortune-teller.
Aeron chairs are over hyped
I think the same could be said about literally anything that is popular and very polarising.
They're honestly not, especially since most ppl don't even know much about the high-end chair market. I find gaming chairs are far more overrated and overhyped because their marketing is ridiculous. Chairs like the Aeron and Leap v2 speak for themselves.
@@WolfOfJustice I own both Aeron and leap v2 currently. It took a year just to tolerate the Aeron because it feels like any other mesh chair I sat in, nothing special, and it hurts my butt after a while. I was desperate to find something soft to lay down on after end of the days of work. Then I got the Leap v2 and it feels much more comfy and natural with the cushion fabric seat.
@@tiberianexcaliburSo that basically means you're not a mesh chair guy at all, lol. Most ppl aren't tbh. That's why I agree that this chair is polarising, but I wouldn't say it's overhyped if you like mesh chairs to begin with. The quality of this chair is outstanding, and right up there with the Leap v2, despite being universally less comfortable.
@@WolfOfJustice you know what, I never considered mesh chair to not be my thing until you mentioned it. I was following the hype of looking for the most comfortable chair in general. Definitely will avoid all mesh chairs in the future.
The chair's price tag of over $2,000!
This or the embody
Currently running an Embody now. Have one of these on the way and got to sit in one locally. Head over heels for it and will probably sell my Embody once I get my Anthros in.
Wrote this response to someone else who asked something similar... It is an upgrade over the Embody in terms of proper sitting. The Embody lets you get away with a lot of improper sitting (see the timestamp in the pinned comment about how I sit in the Embody!). I'm not saying that the Embody doesn't encourage good sitting, but rather you can easily do both...but if you're like me, you'll do more bad then good. You won't be able to get as poor postured in the Anthros without it punishing you for it, kinda like the Aeron. Hope this helps!
1800$ lol out of there minds.
Yea cant believe they highered it, I preorded it 8 months ago for $800
@@HANDLE4798 for real!?
That’s before choosing options!
it looks like the arms dont come in close enough to actually be useful
Why do you compare the starting price of this chair (with discount) to a fully loaded Aeron & Embody (without discount) that’s nowhere near an even comparison. Both HM options are cheaper if you max them out, especially if you consider their discount right now.
Hey! I was not trying to do some kinda propaganda math here. It’s bc my discount doesn’t expire, unlike a sale, which happens 3-4 times a year. Also, if you take shipping and returns into consideration, the HM products become more expensive (Aeron remastered fully loaded minus aesthetics is $1805, plus $45 shipping; Embody is $1,845 plus $45 shipping). Returns with HM now costs $50 as well. Hope this makes sense!
No head rest No way...
Ugh yes...headrest.
@@Ahnestly Tbh the reason I bought an Embody is BECAUSE I saw your vid first, telling me it was coming... I already has an Atlas for my Aeron at work, so I knew it would be perfect!
I was very interested in the chair and wanted one until i looked it up and seen it is $1900. Being on disability means I have no chance of ever buying that.
I'll be releasing a video in 2 weeks about how to get big discounts on these chairs! I'm sorry for your situation :-(
@@Ahnestly Thank you, It is what it is, we all have our cross to bear and mine was being hurt on the job years back. I shouldn't have posted this but did. I done appreciated your kind words and will be looking for your video. maybe it will help me. Thumbs up for your channel it is very good.
@@Ahnestlyguess I’ll wait to order this until your next anthros vid comes out
If you have a HSA or FSA, you can get a letter of medical necessity (free service - Anthros provides a link) and use pre-tax dollars for it. I took that path.
It looks like a chair for old people. Wouldnt really want that in my office. It's not cool looking either. Probably comfy though
The back wood panel makes a big difference. I think I chose the wrong color haha
Over $2,000 for a chair....about the same as a custom built PC with a 4090!
Even if this is the best chair in existence with the best warranty and best customer service, I would not buy this chair at that price. I'm tired of companies shooting for the stars with profit margins, and I will not be a part of those that enable them to do so.
Thank you for your feedback. Designing and manufacturing a first-of-its-kind office chair from the ground up, backed by science, made in America, is not a cheap endeavor. We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality product and guarantee that our customers see improved posture, better performance, less pain, and the world's best comfort. This is an investment in your own health and wellbeing. Anthros is not cheap, because it’s not cheap. We offer a money back guarantee and we're happy to offer payment plans as well.
That doesn't really make much sense at all. Hypothetically speaking, if it's the best chair, with the best warranty and customer service, then why would you have an issue paying a premium for it? Seems like you want cheap out and make excuses. Good quality products don't tend to be cheap because these companies invest heavily in rigorous R&D, they don't manufacture in China, and they pay their workers a good wage. At the end of the day, all companies have to make money as this is business, but there's much more to the price than just raw profit.
You’re right. I may have over exaggerated. My main point was that this chair is new to the market and not exactly proven itself, and because of that the price seems excessive even if justified.
@@mrmanofdoomThat's my exact concern, hence why I want someone like BTOD to review this chair. I did see some comments from Ryan on Reddit, and he doesn't seem that impressed with the company itself.
@@Tonyx444It's uncomfortable for *YOU*, so don't pretend like you get to speak for everyone else. I'll admit that it's a polarising chair, because mesh isn't as well liked as foam, but that doesn't mean it's a bad chair. Chair comfort is extremely subjective, and if you have a simple problem understanding that, then it's abundantly clear who the *stupid* one is here. I got my Aeron in the UK for around £1000 on offer, and for me it's well worth the price, considering that there's nothing else comparable to it atm.
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Looks ok… but no way dropping $1800 on that… that’s deep into Herman miller and Steelcase territory… new companies should earn their stripes and reputation before asking outrageous prices 😂
We agree with you which is why we offer a money back guarantee. We are confident in our science and research backed design!
$2000 is A LOT for a newcomer. And it’s hard to pull the trigger on something 3 people outside of the company have reviewed since its inception. Using Gary Vaynerchuk to vouch for it… is also laughable. Silliness abounds.
Which is why we offer a 100% money back guarantee if you don't trust the many reviews (much more than 3)😀
@@anthroschairI'm not surprised that you have more returns than permanent sales, lol.
The sheer fact that this chair is $2k and comes with a free foot rest if your sub 180cm is wild. No tilt function to keep your feet flat on the floor like HM or Steelcase tells me all I need to know. Also going to their site to see them tack a bunch of worthless items into your order to bundle to make it seem like you're getting some "extra value" is a red flag. Also seeing that this chair was about $1000 cheaper a year ago to "pre order" only for it double in price in a year is wild. No thanks, I'll stick to the later. Respect the review though.
My humble opinion on the tilt is that if they had the same synchro tilt on the chair (which keeps the seat flat), then the pelvic support would sit really really awkwardly and uncomfortably on the back.
2K+ chair with loose, shakey arms? Lol
You'll notice that all the high end chairs have play in the arms! It's the price that's paid to have arms that can adjust
@@Ahnestly in the top arm rest part if it is adjustable but not the arm shaft in my experience
@Ahnestly This has way more play than other high-end chairs. The Gesture has the best arms, period.
@@AhnestlyI honestly the Fern had cheap feeling arms, but this looks worse.
This chair has few adjustments this is just advertisement not a honest review 😂
I could see why you think that! Keep in mind that the HM Embody, which I also love, also only has 6 total adjustments. It doesn’t need to be over complicated to be a good chair! It was def an Ahnest review though! I literally just used it all day today in the studio (8 hours) bc my posture has been awful as of late.
No love 4 Europe :(
Coming soon!
Thanks, I know have to save for the best seat cushion now, the amazing Anthros Chair, it won't be that expensive and won't feel that expensive if paid in long installment payments with 0%- an inflamed coccyx (tailbone) and trips to the doctor and hospital will be more expensive and it's a long term buy. God bless, Revelation 21:4
My tailbone pain got sorted with the Aeron remastered, and it's actually cheaper to buy than this chair.
@@StardustLegacyFighter Coolness, thanks for the insight. This calls for a new video suggestion for the channel: Aeron remasterd must be pitted with the Anthros Chair. :-) ✟🙏🏻⛪ to see who's really who.
@SevenDeMagnus Not by Ahnestly, as he's been really biased recently. I think BTOD does a better job of making objective reviews nowadays.
Curious - how have I been biased? My last 2 reviews were me not loving the chair!
Who can afford close to $2,000 for a chair?!
Some ppl can, but I think the issue is that this chair has doubled in price.
16:10 these fees won't affect you because you're spending 800-1800$ on a chair.
$100 is 12.5% of $800 and 5% of $1,800. That’s quite a bit of money!