Best testers for chairs are chronic pain patients. They need them to be good. Like the other dude said: yeah, knowing the brand and the price makes you happy. You need people that know f all about chairs and just are in pain. Get people from the street. Seriously.
aeron chair is the devil in disguise. it felt great when i first tested it out. that floaty feeling was something else. but long term, i dont find myself looking forward to sitting on it when i come home. i have to consciously think about my posture in it because i will constantly find my butt sliding forward so i have to constantly readjust myself. i also find it cutting my blood circulation off on my legs it did however fix my lower back discomfort. so i will keep this on the side if my back problems come back
Hey guys, thanks for doing this video! I would suggest you re-test all of these chairs again without a headrest.. i feel like chairs like Leap V2 which have bad headrests could maybe rise in the ranking. Also, since these are meant to be work chairs, i would also suggest you guys test out which chairs feel best when in a working posture rather than a relaxing posture.
Hey! Dan here - the guys tested the chairs in every position including relaxed mode. As for the headrests, some of the chairs come with it as the only option and after they tested some of the chairs with and without the headrest, all of them came to the conclusion that they love headrests even if they didn’t think so prior to testing!
@@TheBlindGuys Hey Dan, fair enough! I was just interested to see how the Leap V2 would fare without the headrest against the rest of the chairs, because the headrest on that chair makes sitting in it really horrible. But sounds like you guys did that already so it's all good!
I like your guys picks better, but here are mine 200$: Taller: Clatina Mellet Shorter: Staples Helen 300$ Taller/shorter: Refurbed Leap V2/V1 350$ Taller: Sidiz T50 Taller: Bowery Management Shorter: Refurb Haworth Very Shorter: HON ignition 400$: Shorter: Refurbed Aeron Size B Larger: Refurbed Leap V2 loaded Short: Series 1 400+ options: Tall: Haworth fern Gesture Aeron Size C Shorter: Herman Miller Amia Herman Sayl
I love the blind test, TY! For me, being able to put my feet flat on the floor WITH my back positioned all the way back in the chair is first priority. I would think that the best test would be to use it for 8-10 hours for atleast a week or two. May not be a practical test but an ideal one.
I actually saw this review last year. And although the information here is really informative, these guys are hilarious! I mean really. Had me cracking up and rewinding. The Editor is good too.
Enjoyed this style of video. Wanted more variety but just the playful but multiple people, fast pace testing of sitting blindfolded and some high end chairs made this video a good watch.
I work from home and am in a chair lot. Kind of a weak back from a sports injury years ago. Besides just normal work. For my trading I do lean forward from time to time, but also like to lean back and chill. Looking at HM Embody, Haworth Fern, and Steelcase leap or gesture. What do you think for 5ft-8in 170lb guy with those requirements?
I'd recommend the embody personally. We're about the same height. You are around 40lbs heavier than me though but I don't see that changing much for sitting in the embody. Study chair. Wide seat.
I bought a new steelcase gesture chair with headrest which should be arriving next week! I really gambled on this one because I've never sat in it. 5'8" 160 lbs, hoping for the best.
Dan here - steelcase has an excellent return policy (14 days), so if you don't like it, you can return. Just don't throw away the packaging, as you'll need to pack it back up, but someone will come pick up
Oh shit the blind fold does make a difference. I would like to see more of these blind fold videos they have been pretty in depth for the most part when you're trying to learn about the chair.
As much as I need to replace my current chair because it's so ragged, I just couldn't beat it up like that; it's been a trooper. It's 10 years older than I am, has provided thousands of sitting hours for myself and the previous owner, and is actually fairly comfortable and encourages good posture. But it's falling apart. I ordered a Steelcase Series 2, but with options that basically doubled it's price (the argument being that even though it's almost as much as a base Gesture or Leap, those chairs with the same options also go up another $500, or even more).
This was SO helpful. Thank you!! I've been sitting in the worlds worst upholstered "cute" chair for 6 years, and began a 100% WFH job in January 2021. I have had such a hard time choosing a new chair!!
@@TheBlindGuys oh wow thank you for the reply! I see.. well even if you guys recorded without a studio or even just a simple room we would love to watch it because you guys make a video about chair comparisons funny and enjoyable whilst giving a more indepth explanation to the chairs. And do take your time and keep up the grind would love more videos from you guys 👍
Yong here. Although video didn't show it, I thought it was still good and actually mentioned while recording that I think this one is the Size T80. Would have been my fourth or fifth choice overall. Two reasons for this. First the headrest isn't as comfortable compared to the ones I picked. Second the seat feels slightly angled down where my knees feel lower than my hips (to be fair, others didn't really feel this so might be just my preference on chairs).
TBGFAM, easy, 5'10", 160lbs, 1000$ budget, I don't really like mesh, would much much much rather prefer fabric (like the steelcase gesture has for example), and I need a fully adjustable headrest. Anything you would recommend? So far I have been looking at the gesture with the headrest (out of budget) and the neutral posture 8000 (out of budget).
I am so glad I decided to look around at videos before dropping a big chunk of change on a chair I would hate. Was really considering secret labs titan or razer iskur. Now I'm thinking office mesh is the way to go
Hey I made a previous comment saying the Leap v2 wasn't really mentioned much by the guys, but also don't think it scored super high either. Just got one brand new myself and I'm thinking even after removing the lumbar support from the back that the thickness of the padding between you and the back plastic just isn't enough. I can literally poke myself by putting a finger on either side of the chair. Any suggestions? I'm 5'8" like Ahnestly and around 220 lbs / 100kg
You’re gonna need to get a stool, not a chair. But even then, not sure if you’re gonna find a chair that high off the ground. Herman miller makes stool versions of the aeron!
Or Steelcase Amia. I like the Think more because it lets you rock back and forth. And used Amia’s sometimes have the lumbar support wires too stretched out.
Your filmmaking is wonderful. Do you guys have a disc or somewhere where we can get to talk? I'd love to know what software you use, how you shoot videos and some other stuff
Dave, but actually if u ever sat on the aeron before, even with blindfold on, and u touched the chairs arm rest etc, u will know its an Aeron right? hahaha..
@@TheBlindGuys actually to make the blind test more real, ppl only can sit on the chairs with their elbows down, move their heads etc but cannot use their hands to feel. Also ask another person to help make adjustments, so that will ensure the person dont feel the chair. If u adjust the armrest for the aeron, its pretty obvious hahaha.
Yong - I am about your size and am stuck between the aeron (with atlas head rest) and gesture with headrest. But I was curious, Is the gesture a "warm" chair? Really like the breathability of the mesh. Also, by chance, would any of the Blind Guys know how the seat foam holds up in the Gesture over time? Thanks in advance and thanks for the awesome vid
Yong here. Personally gesture was a better fit. Aeron was good but just doesn't fit my shoulders well though others may disagree. Both are good choices but I'm in favor of the gesture. In terms of his warm the chair is and how the seat foam holds up, I'm not sure since I haven't sat on it for a long period of time. I'll see if Dan has anything he wants to add.
is there a way to tell HM chair models? Bought an HM 1950s chair from a used office furniture dealer as all my wfh chairs were not great and everything else was way more costly than I was willing to pay for. At the time, I didn't even know what I was purchasing and am only now realizing I may have copped a bargain on mine. The one I have has a solid metal base with no hydraulics/ gas lifts. you wind to lower or raise the chair. The sitting position is comfortable and suits me well.
Any updates on the Steelcase Gesture? Would you get it with or without lumbar support? Would appreciate input from Yong seeing as we are both taller than all those short people 🤘🏼
I'm watching this on my phone on the couch because my computer chair sucks ass. There is no cushion remaining where the base meets the seat, so my ass falls asleep really easily. My new chair can't get here soon enough.
Yong here. Personally didn't think much of the headrest on the Haworth fern so I probably would go without it unless it's a relatively cheap addition but it's really a personal preference. For example, when I'm working, I don't really use the headrest so for an office chair, I don't think I need the headrest.
I'm considering either the gesture or the embody for my next upgrade but I'm waiting for the atlas headrest. My main consideration that no youtubers seem interested in covering is, which chair(s) are the most comfortable to sleep in? I have a physically demanding job and when I come home I end up sleeping more than gaming. Any suggestions? Or maybe a different chair all together? Love the unbias opinions keep them coming!
Yong here. Both are great choices to sit in but I don't normally sleep on my chair so can't really give any advice on that end. Maybe one of the other guys will have another opinion but I would recommend getting a good mattress which makes a huge difference in getting good rest especially for a physically demanding job.
Hey! Have you guys ever reviewed any life form chairs? I am considering the life form executive or the brezza (with headrest) and love your reviews! Thanks!
Yong here. Actually a chair video with just Mr. Ahnestly would be fun to see. I'll bring it up for a possible future chair video. Meanwhile you should check out our other videos where Mr. Ahnestly is part of the blind test.
Ahnestly here - do you mean in general or for chairs? Since I reviewed almost all these chairs, I would know within a matter of seconds which chair was which!
LOL…love the Office Space homage. My dream chair is probably the Gesture…but, I’m a sucker for a good headrest and some flexibility with awesome arms. At 5’11” I feel like I’m always searching…
@@iskiiwizz536 On the contrary... I'm a broad shouldered person that uses width of seating stance to stabilize so the Gesture seat pan didn't work for me even though the arms were amazing. And, I wasn't as comfortable with the incline of the Gesture as I thought I would be. I ended up going with the Herman Miller Embody. Probably the best supporting chair I've had...but I'm waiting on the headrest from Atlas to complete it...
My dream chair is an all-mesh chair with a high enough back to support my tall back and wide shoulders (I hear you, Yong). A headrest would be nice too. I'm going to check out some more reviews for the Steelcase Gesture and Mavix M7, probably gasp at their price tags, and then wishlist them.
Yong here. Gesture was great during the blind test. Have been sitting on the mavix for a while and considering to change in the near future. Still an ok chair at the price but I think there are better ones out there that may be better.
Bit surprised to see no love or honorable mentions for the Embody, but I do understand that it doesn't have a headrest like some of you guys wanted. Aside from that, were there any other problems with it? Would love to see a full video of everyone trying the chairs out unedited to see more of your thoughts in the moment too.
Yong here. Embody felt really comfortable but was hard to compare without a headrest. Honestly, if it had a decent headrest, I think I would have picked the Embody as one of my top 2. I'll talk to the guys and see if we can upload the entire unedited footage in the future.
I was also a bit surprised, but especially with Embody it's very important to be able to adjust the settings that suit the user. You can easily make it to be a very relax chair or a stiff uncomfortable task chair. Of course, the lack of headrest affects as well.
This short (sorry Dave) series is fantastic - I really enjoyed it. I only wish that there was the autonomous ergochair pro, because I'm really curious what the jury would say about it 🤔😎
Honeslty, Dave's picks seemed kind of useless because he was complaining more about height for his legs than anything else - someone should have tried to help him adjust the height, it feels. Overall, I found these types of reviews not terribly helpful because any chair will have pros and cons, but the reactions here were more black/white and didn't cover all the chairs equally.
That Philly jawn making an appearance lol. But relevant because I am in need of a new office chair also in the greater Philly suburb area so I understand the hot and humid complaints lmao
Any of these where it makes sense and is possible to dismount the armrests? sorry to break this y'all but armrests sole purpose is to be ergonomically bad for you
What I think we learned from this video, is that price doesn't mean it will work for you. And everyone is different. Just because someone says its great on youtube you may hate it. some hates it on youtube you may love it. Cheapest or most expensive, so in the end no help at all haha. Have to find a chair store where you can try them all out and pick your favorite and all the prices are hidden along with the names.
Who would have thought that a swivel chair review would be so entertaining! Question, what are your thoughts on the X-Chair X4 ? Where would it rank? I want to get my friend who is a lawyer an executive chair. I don’t know which one to get. Great video guys.
Hey Dan here! So x chair and the Mavix chairs are the same brand. Mavix is just their gaming branding of the same chair! Check out my video and should help you narrow it down! ua-cam.com/video/Q0ONgr9Yz0k/v-deo.html
@@TheBlindGuysthank you so much for your reply!! Is Mavix M9 / x chair suitable for a slim 5’11 person? And for a law office? I watched your review of the M9 where you mentioned it’s not worth the price point. But here, it came in as number second. I am debating between Herman Miller and Body, Aeron, Mira, and X4 i’m looking for something that’s comfortable and sleek and modern looking. I’m actually totally blind, so I’m going purely on reviews. LOLh Love your reviews/videos.
That’s really kind of you! I personally think the gesture looks better than the M9 and is a much better chair! The M9 is really really plasticky and definitely not worth that price point!
Dan Ahn from Ahnestly here - I got around 70% of the chairs you see here for free. I review tech and chairs on my other channel, Ahnestly, so companies send me their chairs to check out.
No one mention anything about the secretlab neue, though it's full mesh. It's not comfy? I own remastered and classic aerons and always wonder about the newer whether can they match up with the aerons.
Yong here. Secretlab neue was decent but I felt like I was sinking in a little too much on the seat. Could have been because of my weight. Otherwise, the chair was good overall. If you watch our first chair video on our channel, Charles picked the secretlab neue as his best pick so check that video out for his thoughts. Although the secretlab neue is decent, still don't think it matches up with both the aerons imo.
Yong here. Imo the mesh from Herman Miller is on a different level even when comparing all these chairs that we tested or other mesh chairs I've tried.
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Best testers for chairs are chronic pain patients. They need them to be good. Like the other dude said: yeah, knowing the brand and the price makes you happy.
You need people that know f all about chairs and just are in pain. Get people from the street. Seriously.
I have a chair that needs a beating.
I hope this channel blows up like your original channel. Your friends are hilarious and have great chemistry!
10 grand worth of chairs in a room is insane
For the intro, we were trying to copycat the Office Space printer scene, but would get demonetized for using the music...made me really sad.
:(
I think it still came out great honestly. Such an iconic scene.
We appreciate you bro!
Heard the main actor pulled a muscle during the recording... 😂😂
I thought y'all trying to mimic the JoJo kicking meme scene lol
I really enjoyed this video. I find it interesting on so many levels, and I love how honest you guys are about our tendency to be brand conscious.
Appreciate the awesome feedback!
Us Asians really care about brand recognition. Our parents always say if no one notices your expensive brand choices then you're a failure. 👍
aeron chair is the devil in disguise. it felt great when i first tested it out. that floaty feeling was something else. but long term, i dont find myself looking forward to sitting on it when i come home. i have to consciously think about my posture in it because i will constantly find my butt sliding forward so i have to constantly readjust myself. i also find it cutting my blood circulation off on my legs it did however fix my lower back discomfort. so i will keep this on the side if my back problems come back
Try getting a footrest and elevating your legs up. Should help with the bloodflow and it's how you should be sitting!
Hey guys, thanks for doing this video! I would suggest you re-test all of these chairs again without a headrest.. i feel like chairs like Leap V2 which have bad headrests could maybe rise in the ranking. Also, since these are meant to be work chairs, i would also suggest you guys test out which chairs feel best when in a working posture rather than a relaxing posture.
Hey! Dan here - the guys tested the chairs in every position including relaxed mode. As for the headrests, some of the chairs come with it as the only option and after they tested some of the chairs with and without the headrest, all of them came to the conclusion that they love headrests even if they didn’t think so prior to testing!
@@TheBlindGuys Hey Dan, fair enough! I was just interested to see how the Leap V2 would fare without the headrest against the rest of the chairs, because the headrest on that chair makes sitting in it really horrible. But sounds like you guys did that already so it's all good!
The part where they both burst out laughing that he had 6 dislikes, was so so funny. I rewatched those reactions so many times
I like your guys picks better, but here are mine
200$:
Taller: Clatina Mellet
Shorter: Staples Helen
300$
Taller/shorter: Refurbed Leap V2/V1
350$
Taller: Sidiz T50
Taller: Bowery Management
Shorter: Refurb Haworth Very
Shorter: HON ignition
400$:
Shorter: Refurbed Aeron Size B
Larger: Refurbed Leap V2 loaded
Short: Series 1
400+ options:
Tall:
Haworth fern
Gesture
Aeron Size C
Shorter:
Herman Miller Amia
Herman Sayl
Currently looking for an office chair, stumbled upon the best channel and episode to find one. Thanks guys.
Yong here. Embody is great imo. Just hard to compare a chair with and without a headrest.
I love the blind test, TY! For me, being able to put my feet flat on the floor WITH my back positioned all the way back in the chair is first priority.
I would think that the best test would be to use it for 8-10 hours for atleast a week or two.
May not be a practical test but an ideal one.
Appreciate the feedback! I'll pass it on to the team and see if we can make that happen in the future.
I actually saw this review last year. And although the information here is really informative, these guys are hilarious! I mean really. Had me cracking up and rewinding. The Editor is good too.
Appreciate the awesome comment!
Came for the comparison, stayed for the chemistry 👍
Appreciate the awesome feedback and happy new year!
I love the office space slow mo at the beginning. 🤣
Dream chair is Embody (gaming edition). So expensive though!
I appreciate the office space reference lol
Enjoyed this style of video. Wanted more variety but just the playful but multiple people, fast pace testing of sitting blindfolded and some high end chairs made this video a good watch.
We appreciate you!
I work from home and am in a chair lot. Kind of a weak back from a sports injury years ago. Besides just normal work. For my trading I do lean forward from time to time, but also like to lean back and chill. Looking at HM Embody, Haworth Fern, and Steelcase leap or gesture. What do you think for 5ft-8in 170lb guy with those requirements?
I'd recommend the embody personally. We're about the same height. You are around 40lbs heavier than me though but I don't see that changing much for sitting in the embody. Study chair. Wide seat.
how does these guys only have 3.200 followers, they are such a vibe
We appreciate you!
Y'all are cool, down to Earth, and have fun chemistry! Great video and commenting for the algorithm.
Thank you for the kind words and for the support!!!
Intro was. Really really really. Dope.
Putting the glasses on the mask made me laugh out loud XD
I bought a new steelcase gesture chair with headrest which should be arriving next week! I really gambled on this one because I've never sat in it. 5'8" 160 lbs, hoping for the best.
Yong here. Personally think the Steelcase gesture is amazing so hope you enjoy it. Let me know how it is!
Dan here - steelcase has an excellent return policy (14 days), so if you don't like it, you can return. Just don't throw away the packaging, as you'll need to pack it back up, but someone will come pick up
@@TheBlindGuys Thanks for the responses guys, I'll be sure to report back. Love the videos and keep up the great work!
@@alucardnightshade hey! I've been chosing between the embody and gesture, wanted to ask what you think about the gesture
@@alucardnightshade so hows the chair?
Informative AND entertaining....LOVE IT! You guys have GREAT chemistry! 👌🏾👍🏾
Oh shit the blind fold does make a difference.
I would like to see more of these blind fold videos they have been pretty in depth for the most part when you're trying to learn about the chair.
Every time I sit in my aeron remastered I love it. It’s soooooo much better then the DX racer I had before.
dave has a perfect voice for voiceover acting
Dave here. Appreciate you!
I learned something from this. Outside of build quality and design all that matters is if your body feels good in the chair. Price means nothing.
AND i would say people need to go out and actually try the product physically to eliminate any doubts
very underrated channel, keep up the good work :))
As much as I need to replace my current chair because it's so ragged, I just couldn't beat it up like that; it's been a trooper. It's 10 years older than I am, has provided thousands of sitting hours for myself and the previous owner, and is actually fairly comfortable and encourages good posture. But it's falling apart. I ordered a Steelcase Series 2, but with options that basically doubled it's price (the argument being that even though it's almost as much as a base Gesture or Leap, those chairs with the same options also go up another $500, or even more).
What a great video, and what a great team you make. First time viewer.
Appreciate the awesome comment and thanks for watching!
I love the Office Space reference at the beginning lmao
LMAO....that intro man, you guys are goofy as hell. Love it!
Wow, this and part 1 were amazing! Great job on these videos! Had me laughing for sure
Appreciate the awesome feedback!!
Great video and good times! Can yu guys reviw the Branch ergonomic chair? and maybe sm Haworth chairs?
such a great office space intro!!
Thanks! It was fun to record it as well 🙂
I just found out about you cause I’m looking into a new chair, love how funny they are and the info is awesome to..
Appreciate the awesome feedback and glad we could help!
you guys are great. this channel has the potential to be a great success ... keep up the good work ...
Appreciate the awesome comment!
Office Space reference, love it! Haha.
Thanks for this i it helps me decide on what to buy
Such a great and informative video ! a lot of hard work put into this man ! thumbs up !!! good job !
Thanks for the awesome comment!
Office Space is a GOATed movie hahaha.
This was SO helpful. Thank you!! I've been sitting in the worlds worst upholstered "cute" chair for 6 years, and began a 100% WFH job in January 2021. I have had such a hard time choosing a new chair!!
Glad we could help!
i feel like dave was looking for the herman millers this time after trashing them in the last video hahaha
Thanks for the Placebo Effect phenomenon experiment. Love it. Loving Dave.
Dave here. Appreciate you!
I don´t know about you guys but I think Charles was a bit sweaty on the headrest.
We need a 2022 version of this blind test with all these chairs and new 🙌
Yong here. Good idea. However, low on budget so might take a while :(
@@TheBlindGuys oh wow thank you for the reply! I see.. well even if you guys recorded without a studio or even just a simple room we would love to watch it because you guys make a video about chair comparisons funny and enjoyable whilst giving a more indepth explanation to the chairs.
And do take your time and keep up the grind would love more videos from you guys 👍
Lol love the office space inspired intro
Thanks for watching!!
Curious to Yong's thoughts on the Sidiz T80 this time around.
Yong here. Although video didn't show it, I thought it was still good and actually mentioned while recording that I think this one is the Size T80. Would have been my fourth or fifth choice overall. Two reasons for this. First the headrest isn't as comfortable compared to the ones I picked. Second the seat feels slightly angled down where my knees feel lower than my hips (to be fair, others didn't really feel this so might be just my preference on chairs).
This was good content, thanks guys.
Can you do a review on the workpro quantum 9000 highback? How does it compare to this line up being under $500?
Love the Family Guy reference :D
TBGFAM, easy, 5'10", 160lbs, 1000$ budget, I don't really like mesh, would much much much rather prefer fabric (like the steelcase gesture has for example), and I need a fully adjustable headrest. Anything you would recommend? So far I have been looking at the gesture with the headrest (out of budget) and the neutral posture 8000 (out of budget).
I am so glad I decided to look around at videos before dropping a big chunk of change on a chair I would hate. Was really considering secret labs titan or razer iskur. Now I'm thinking office mesh is the way to go
Hey can you guys review Eazee Chairs ergonomic mesh office chair M5 with footrest? Thx just subbed hope to see it.
Great office space reference :)
THANK YOUUUUU SOMEONE WHO GETS IT!!!!
Hey I made a previous comment saying the Leap v2 wasn't really mentioned much by the guys, but also don't think it scored super high either. Just got one brand new myself and I'm thinking even after removing the lumbar support from the back that the thickness of the padding between you and the back plastic just isn't enough. I can literally poke myself by putting a finger on either side of the chair. Any suggestions? I'm 5'8" like Ahnestly and around 220 lbs / 100kg
I need a chair with more than 35" from floor to seat. Any suggestions ? I want to have the antifatigue matt.
You’re gonna need to get a stool, not a chair. But even then, not sure if you’re gonna find a chair that high off the ground. Herman miller makes stool versions of the aeron!
I’m looking for a chair that leans only in the back, not with the seat too. Any tips?
Steelcase Think V2. If you get the mesh version I highly recommend adding a 1/4” or 1/2” layer of foam in front of the ribs.
Or Steelcase Amia. I like the Think more because it lets you rock back and forth. And used Amia’s sometimes have the lumbar support wires too stretched out.
Interesting video and came from Ahnestly's channel but I was hoping to hear some thoughts on the Leap V2 and it wasn't mentioned at all
Your filmmaking is wonderful. Do you guys have a disc or somewhere where we can get to talk? I'd love to know what software you use, how you shoot videos and some other stuff
Appreciate the positive feedback. Nothing setup yet but I'll bring it up with Dan and Charles since they are the technical guys.
If I made any choices you guys disagree with..please blame the cheese steak I had last night 😂😂
Dave, but actually if u ever sat on the aeron before, even with blindfold on, and u touched the chairs arm rest etc, u will know its an Aeron right? hahaha..
Oh you already know bro! 😂
@@TheBlindGuys so i am right? Dave is cheating!
@@TheBlindGuys actually to make the blind test more real, ppl only can sit on the chairs with their elbows down, move their heads etc but cannot use their hands to feel. Also ask another person to help make adjustments, so that will ensure the person dont feel the chair. If u adjust the armrest for the aeron, its pretty obvious hahaha.
Good point. I'll bring it up with the team for our next chair video.
Great video, very informative. Just wondering why the X-Chair didn't make the first or second video. Do you guys think it's that bad?
Yong - I am about your size and am stuck between the aeron (with atlas head rest) and gesture with headrest. But I was curious, Is the gesture a "warm" chair? Really like the breathability of the mesh. Also, by chance, would any of the Blind Guys know how the seat foam holds up in the Gesture over time? Thanks in advance and thanks for the awesome vid
Yong here. Personally gesture was a better fit. Aeron was good but just doesn't fit my shoulders well though others may disagree. Both are good choices but I'm in favor of the gesture. In terms of his warm the chair is and how the seat foam holds up, I'm not sure since I haven't sat on it for a long period of time. I'll see if Dan has anything he wants to add.
is there a way to tell HM chair models? Bought an HM 1950s chair from a used office furniture dealer as all my wfh chairs were not great and everything else was way more costly than I was willing to pay for. At the time, I didn't even know what I was purchasing and am only now realizing I may have copped a bargain on mine. The one I have has a solid metal base with no hydraulics/ gas lifts. you wind to lower or raise the chair. The sitting position is comfortable and suits me well.
Any updates on the Steelcase Gesture? Would you get it with or without lumbar support? Would appreciate input from Yong seeing as we are both taller than all those short people 🤘🏼
Yong here. Personally consider lumbar important. Can't go wrong with the Steelcase Gesture imo for taller people.
Awesome thank you!
Hey Jake from State Farm. What you mean by "all those short people"? Hahahah totally kidding
Dan here - You’re not welcome here, jake, if that’s even your real name.
Wish there were taller Blind Guys…I feel like I’m being cyber bullied…SUBSCRIBED!
You should include the Rekt RGO Max in your testing, I'd really like to know what you think about it and how it compares with the Neuechair =)
Hi TBG, i wonder what color is the aeron classic. is it carbon or mineral?
It's the mineral equivalent however the newer mineral is lighter.
@@TheBlindGuys it looks awesome!
What would happen if you threw some mid-range chairs in the mix like in the $3-500 range?
Yong here. Check out the other chair video where we compare chairs in the price range you mentioned in your comment.
Yo, good job fellas. Informative and entertaining. I hope you guys keep it up!!
I'm watching this on my phone on the couch because my computer chair sucks ass. There is no cushion remaining where the base meets the seat, so my ass falls asleep really easily. My new chair can't get here soon enough.
What do you think about Neuechair? is it worth buying at that price?
Yong here. Check out our other chair video on our channel where we commented on that chair. Hope it helps!
That introduction lmfao
Question for Yong! After trying the Haworth Fern do you still reckon a headrest is a nice to have - could you do without it? Great video by the way
Yong here. Personally didn't think much of the headrest on the Haworth fern so I probably would go without it unless it's a relatively cheap addition but it's really a personal preference. For example, when I'm working, I don't really use the headrest so for an office chair, I don't think I need the headrest.
I'm considering either the gesture or the embody for my next upgrade but I'm waiting for the atlas headrest. My main consideration that no youtubers seem interested in covering is, which chair(s) are the most comfortable to sleep in? I have a physically demanding job and when I come home I end up sleeping more than gaming. Any suggestions? Or maybe a different chair all together? Love the unbias opinions keep them coming!
Yong here. Both are great choices to sit in but I don't normally sleep on my chair so can't really give any advice on that end. Maybe one of the other guys will have another opinion but I would recommend getting a good mattress which makes a huge difference in getting good rest especially for a physically demanding job.
Ahnestly always covers the atlas headrests.
You guys are funny! 😂
Hey! Have you guys ever reviewed any life form chairs? I am considering the life form executive or the brezza (with headrest) and love your reviews! Thanks!
We haven't reviewed those chairs but I'll pass it on to the team!
Have you guys reviewed the Haworth Fern chair??
Not yet but considering it in the near future.
LMAO i love dave. buying an aeron thanks to him
How do I tag Aeron on this....? Haha thanks jl
when will Ahnestly take on the blindfolded challenge?
Yong here. Actually a chair video with just Mr. Ahnestly would be fun to see. I'll bring it up for a possible future chair video. Meanwhile you should check out our other videos where Mr. Ahnestly is part of the blind test.
Ahnestly here - do you mean in general or for chairs? Since I reviewed almost all these chairs, I would know within a matter of seconds which chair was which!
This sounds like a challenge.
@@TheBlindGuys after seeing Dave thinking he was on an Aeron in the first blind test, anything could happen.
Dan here - I'll take on the challenge. I'm actually confident I'll get all the chairs right.
LOL…love the Office Space homage. My dream chair is probably the Gesture…but, I’m a sucker for a good headrest and some flexibility with awesome arms. At 5’11” I feel like I’m always searching…
i think you are to small
@@iskiiwizz536 On the contrary... I'm a broad shouldered person that uses width of seating stance to stabilize so the Gesture seat pan didn't work for me even though the arms were amazing. And, I wasn't as comfortable with the incline of the Gesture as I thought I would be.
I ended up going with the Herman Miller Embody. Probably the best supporting chair I've had...but I'm waiting on the headrest from Atlas to complete it...
@@SolomonLi ok ok i want to buy the gesture i hope i dont make a mistake
I got this new invention it's a jump to conclusions mat
You should release the who video of them reacting when they first sit on the chair
May I help you guys on breaking the chairs??
Yong here. Could be pretty fun to have guests and fans participating in the future!
My dream chair is an all-mesh chair with a high enough back to support my tall back and wide shoulders (I hear you, Yong).
A headrest would be nice too. I'm going to check out some more reviews for the Steelcase Gesture and Mavix M7, probably gasp at their price tags, and then wishlist them.
Yong here. Gesture was great during the blind test. Have been sitting on the mavix for a while and considering to change in the near future. Still an ok chair at the price but I think there are better ones out there that may be better.
Bit surprised to see no love or honorable mentions for the Embody, but I do understand that it doesn't have a headrest like some of you guys wanted. Aside from that, were there any other problems with it? Would love to see a full video of everyone trying the chairs out unedited to see more of your thoughts in the moment too.
Yong here. Embody felt really comfortable but was hard to compare without a headrest. Honestly, if it had a decent headrest, I think I would have picked the Embody as one of my top 2.
I'll talk to the guys and see if we can upload the entire unedited footage in the future.
I was also a bit surprised, but especially with Embody it's very important to be able to adjust the settings that suit the user. You can easily make it to be a very relax chair or a stiff uncomfortable task chair. Of course, the lack of headrest affects as well.
This short (sorry Dave) series is fantastic - I really enjoyed it.
I only wish that there was the autonomous ergochair pro, because I'm really curious what the jury would say about it 🤔😎
Dan here - it’s not good. Don’t get it! Haha
Honeslty, Dave's picks seemed kind of useless because he was complaining more about height for his legs than anything else - someone should have tried to help him adjust the height, it feels. Overall, I found these types of reviews not terribly helpful because any chair will have pros and cons, but the reactions here were more black/white and didn't cover all the chairs equally.
Thanks for watching and for the constructive criticism!
00:9why do you take your anger out of a chair because there are people who need that chair too
Because it's a bad chair.
Please try the duorest !
That Philly jawn making an appearance lol. But relevant because I am in need of a new office chair also in the greater Philly suburb area so I understand the hot and humid complaints lmao
Any of these where it makes sense and is possible to dismount the armrests? sorry to break this y'all but armrests sole purpose is to be ergonomically bad for you
What I think we learned from this video, is that price doesn't mean it will work for you. And everyone is different. Just because someone says its great on youtube you may hate it. some hates it on youtube you may love it. Cheapest or most expensive, so in the end no help at all haha. Have to find a chair store where you can try them all out and pick your favorite and all the prices are hidden along with the names.
Yong here. Yes best to go try out each chair if you can but in case someone can't, our videos are here to help the best we can :)
imagine being so techy that you can't break physical objects 🤣💚
Who would have thought that a swivel chair review would be so entertaining! Question, what are your thoughts on the X-Chair X4 ? Where would it rank? I want to get my friend who is a lawyer an executive chair. I don’t know which one to get. Great video guys.
Hey Dan here! So x chair and the Mavix chairs are the same brand. Mavix is just their gaming branding of the same chair! Check out my video and should help you narrow it down! ua-cam.com/video/Q0ONgr9Yz0k/v-deo.html
@@TheBlindGuysthank you so much for your reply!! Is Mavix M9 / x chair suitable for a slim 5’11 person? And for a law office? I watched your review of the M9 where you mentioned it’s not worth the price point. But here, it came in as number second. I am debating between Herman Miller and Body, Aeron, Mira, and X4 i’m looking for something that’s comfortable and sleek and modern looking. I’m actually totally blind, so I’m going purely on reviews. LOLh Love your reviews/videos.
That’s really kind of you! I personally think the gesture looks better than the M9 and is a much better chair! The M9 is really really plasticky and definitely not worth that price point!
Do you get chairs from these companies for free or did you buy them all? That would be quite pricey if you bought all of them!
Dan Ahn from Ahnestly here - I got around 70% of the chairs you see here for free. I review tech and chairs on my other channel, Ahnestly, so companies send me their chairs to check out.
lmao at the office space opening
Another TBG fam who gets it!!
Is the B-Roll segment a reference to Family guy Stewie and Brian destroying the Surfin Bird record???
Haha indirectly yes. Office space printer scene is the original I think but I could be wrong
@@TheBlindGuys haha I knew there was something oddly familiar with those movements, especially the bat😂😂😂😂😂😂
No one mention anything about the secretlab neue, though it's full mesh.
It's not comfy? I own remastered and classic aerons and always wonder about the newer whether can they match up with the aerons.
Yong here. Secretlab neue was decent but I felt like I was sinking in a little too much on the seat. Could have been because of my weight. Otherwise, the chair was good overall. If you watch our first chair video on our channel, Charles picked the secretlab neue as his best pick so check that video out for his thoughts.
Although the secretlab neue is decent, still don't think it matches up with both the aerons imo.
@@TheBlindGuys thanks for the quick response. Yea can't rem what he chose, but yea I will watch that again.
Charles here. I really liked the Neue but the more I sat in it the more it started sagging. Like yong mentioned it may be my weight.
@@TheBlindGuys icic. That bad eh? My first mesh chairs already are the aerons so didn't try any other mesh chairs
Yong here. Imo the mesh from Herman Miller is on a different level even when comparing all these chairs that we tested or other mesh chairs I've tried.
I’d like to see Yong reevaluate the Sidiz T80 and Steelcase Gesture.
Yong here. Steelcase Gesture wins in almost every category straight up imo. The Sidiz T80 is good but the Steelcase Gesture is just that much better.
I'm leaning towards the gesture , being 6'8" 230lbs. I'm having a hard time finding something. These videos are great 👍🏻
Thanks for the support and let us know how the gesture works out if you decide to go with it!
Cool intro guys.
Thanks for watching and the sub!