Embody vs Aeron Gaming Chair by Herman Miller | How do they stack up? 

Great comparison video!

I drove two hours with my heart set on purchasing the Embody. When I arrived at the authorized Herman Miller dealer, the salesman says, here is the Embody, but I think you'll like the Aeron better. He pulled out both, I sat in each and there was absolutely NO comparison... The Aeron was much more comfortable and I left with two (open box at a third of MSRP).

15 years ago I used the Aeron chair for a couple of years at work. Re-recording mixer, reaching to mouse, keyboard and mixer a lot. Mixed feelings. Great during hot summers, nice for relaxation, few problems. I‘m 6‘1(1.84m) 95 kg at the time in a decent way. Then a friend of mine invested in an Embody for his work space. I sat in that thing for four hours working and felt nothing. Like I‘d been relaxing the whole time. That‘s how I‘m making my choice today on investing in an Embody chair. This video confirmed and expanded what I knew about both chairs, so thank you for that.

Definitely embody. I recently sold my 2015 aeron for a 2017 embody... the difference is night and day. The embody is immediately comfortable and stays that way, plus it just feels amazing, like sitting on a fluffy cloud. The aeron is kind of comfortable, but hurts, and my legs were going numb, I gave it a week and it just wasn't improving. For reference I'm 5'6", 165, I had a size B aeron, I just couldn't adjust to the pain no matter how much I adjusted it, it never felt right. Embody is an amazing chair, totally worth it imo.

Tried them both at the store and I couldn't decide. I was there for awhile. I decided to go with the Aeron and glad to here you speak highly of it. I kept going back and forth between both and whatever I was sitting in was my favorite. They both had pros and cons. At least I get the 30 day return policy so if I really hate it I can maybe swap.

A personal note - Aeron feels like sitting on a chair while Embody feels like sitting in a chair.

Went to my local Herman Miller retailer today and tested both the remastered Aeron and the embody. Both were super comfortable but the deal breaker was the Aeron feeling too cold. As you said, if I was going to use the chair for relaxing then the Aeron takes the cake over the embody. However I’m mainly using the chair for gaming or work in the upright position and the embody just felt like it was properly hugging my back in the right places whereas it felt like I was sinking into the lumbar support of the Aeron. I ended up going with the embody and I think it was the right choice! Thanks for your review!

i got a store 20 minute away and for some reason i love the Aeron more then the embody but who knows maybe i'll go back and sit there longer

Personal experience: My logitech embody has somehow become bottomed out and I feel like I can't sit upright enough because of it. Had it for around 8 months now. Probably going to return it and possibly get an aeron, for I cannot get active enough and feel like I am sinking. Also I feel like the mid part of the back support was never upright enough for me. Good video man.

The Aeron is an insanely comfortable chair and it feels like you're floating in it. I can easily sit in it for hours on end. That being said my body naturally fits it well (I am shorter/skinnier and have a size B) and also I took the time to adjust it properly. It is definitely a love it or hate it chair. I can see why people prefer the Embody and I'd love to try one but man I really enjoy my Aeron (Remastered, much better than the classic version.)

I tried both. Went for the Embody. Great chair.

i'm very undecided between those two (more towards the embody) but also and most with the cosm high back... will you ever get one of those for a review?... anyway good review and subbed hoping for a cosm high back review:)

After sitting in both of these chairs today, this video definitely has great commentary on what these chairs are actually like. Great vid!

I live in Central Florida (hot and sticky) ... so is the Embody as breathable as the Aeron even without the mesh? Also ... bad lower back pain here. Which has superior lumbar support? Tough call as both seem fantastic. Great reviews!

Awesome review homie! Someday I’ll invest into one of these!

@HKsmash How is it going? I have herniated the two lowest disks on my lumbar and my Embody just arrived today. I have an old Aeron at work an the forward tilt is AWESOME, I leave it on all time... But it is the older model with just sacral support, almost 10 years... Could you please do a comparison between sitting posture in the forward tilt of the new aeron vs sitting forward on the Embody? I have two questions: Do you feel that you are supported on your back when using the forward tilt on the Aeron? That's optimal posture. Also, the Embody seat is more soft, can you use it as advantage comparable the same amount of inclination as you get with forward tilt on the Aeron? Thank you! I live in Brasil and those chairs are GALACTICALLY expensive here (over 1year of housebills) so was a hefty investment and exchanging the chairs would be serious bizz...

How are these for crossing your legs? I don't mean with your feet up on the chair, I just mean one over the other. I heard the Aeron makes that uncomfortable?

The gaming version in all black is a bit more than the equivalent aeron in graphite... I really need to see them side by side because I’m torn lol

I tried both at the store today I am still so undecided. I love how comfortable the Aeron feels plus the back support and forward tilt is so great but the chair does feel a bit more “restrictive” than the Embody. I found more freedom to move in the Embody but the Aeron gave me that completely weightless feeling, absolutely no pressure points anywhere whatsoever. The Embody was comfortable and I loved how it adapted to my back when I was leaning but the Aeron truly has this weightless feeling when you sit in it. Edit: Bought the embody.

And right now the Aeron Gaming is 1695 USD while the Logitech Embody is 1795 USD on the Herman Miller store.

Which one would you choose?

Did you felt any leg/back pain, discomfort from sitting in Aeron? (like from plastic edges after sitting for hours). Is it easy to sit straight in Aeron while typing on keyboard?

Do you still switch between the chairs? I've heard people saying that you need to get used to the embody and this may some days or even weeks. And if you constantly switching between, I can't imagine how this can work out, but maybe the body "learns" to sit in both chairs at some point?

I live in Arizona--any chair with fabric makes me nervous because they tend to get hot. The Embody gaming isn't fabric--does it breathe as well as the Aeron? I'm really drawn to the mesh... plus I can add a headrest and my current chair is giving me neck pain.

Does the embody make popping sounds when leaning back or moving in it? Is embody or aeron louder?

How on earth did you get sponsored by H Miller?

In one video, Aeron reviewer commented that it's painful to sit with spreaded legs because front side edges won't let sitting comfortably(it hurts), and that its impossible to sit with close legs for hours, I wonder if this is a major/unavoidable downside/problem? Or maybe his chair size was too small and other Aeron users don't have the same problem? Or maybe he try to spread legs too much? :D Have you felt or encountered the same problem for sitting for hours?

What kind of mic and mic stand is that? Awesome video. Thank you.

which one can be used to sit ore straight up without slouching? Not reclined

Wait sponsored ,, suuuure where's the chair? Show me the beef

I still can't decide between these 2... If you had to choose one, which would it be?

Been debating on this for a long time. Think I’m gonna pull the trigger on the Logitech.

Hi there, I was watching a few videos regarding the Embody x Logitech. Do you experience any sound while you are moving? Thank you.

So is there no way on the embody to sit back and relax like you can with the aeron? So far I am still mostly leaning towards the embody but I like the idea of being able to lean back and relax on teh aeron for those times I just want to watch someone stream a game or watch some YT.

This video didn't help at all! It makes me want both chairs and I can't afford both chairs. :(

Excellent video. Really enjoyed the commentary. May I ask which of the two would best encourages proper posture? Which of the two allows you sit in a upright position? I'm a software developer by day and gamer/streamer by night. I play video games with mouse and keyboard so I need to be more upright versus relaxed or laid back. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

that's the Aeron B or C size? what's your height/weight?

I like watching your video’s but this one would be nicer if you included photos of the chairs to show what you’re doing when comparing rather than just a couple of photos and then talking the whole time. Lol.

How the hell did they reach out to u????

"They're different from the standard Aeron and Standard Embody". Uhhh... m8. From their own FAQ: "HOW IS THIS CHAIR DIFFERENT FROM THE ORIGINAL AERON? Ergonomically, Aeron for Gaming has all the same features as the original Aeron. The gaming version is available in a dark black to better complement your gaming set-up." It's literally just a standard Aeron, in black. The Embody is slightly different, it has a bit of extra foam in the seat & back. Other than that and the colour scheme, that's the same, too.

how tall are you? i’m 6’3 and i’m worried the embody won’t fit me

Doubt that you're sponsored by HM tbh, I haven't seen a single youtuber be sponsored by HM and there's no way they would sponsor someone with only 4k subs

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Your not sponsored by Herman Miller...Thats cringy man. Id ask for proof but youll spin it that you dont owe me anything or come up with something since your lying and cant prove it! Downvoted for lying