Herman Miller Aeron vs Steelcase Leap V2: Which is best for me? 

► Aeron vs. Leap Comparison: bit.ly/2VEja02 ► Aeron Chair Review: bit.ly/2T4q7JF ► Steelcase Leap v2 Review: bit.ly/2ICAjp1 ► Steelcase Leap v2 New vs. Used Comparison: bit.ly/2NCDIUK

Thank you for providing this comparison and review for these two chairs!

This was very well done, thank you BTOD!

Great informative review, thanks for sharing!

Wow, this is just the channel I needed to find

Thanks for this video! Super informative and clear. I just snagged a Leap, and so far really love it! :)

This is the review that should come up when people search either of these chairs. Very well done, thank you.

I sat in an Aeron from 2014 to 2018. As I grew in width I found that the sag in the mesh made it feel like there was a lack of support in the seat. The way the mesh bent around my thighs caused discomfort. I tried both the B and the C over the years. I did prefer the large but when I moved to a company with both steelcase and HM I found myself preferring the steelcase. I am 6’2” and weigh ~200lbs. I’d like to try the Embody but I haven’t had the opportunity to sit in it for an extended period. For my home office I just ordered a humanscale diffrient chair and got it a few days ago. So far I am happy.

Boxed into 2 of the most expensive chairs, but the review is as honest as it gets. 👍

Thank you for this video. very well made!

great channel for chair reviews!

I've had the Leap chair for 17 years. Just purchased the Herman Miller Aeron; still working to find the right settings. Thank you for your review.

Great information, thanks!

music makes me feel like i'm playing the sims

Thank you for this review! Are you able to disclose the heights and genders of the people you tested?

I sell both and others but my favorite chair is leap and also like the zody.

Before watching this video I was ready to buy a Herman Miller Aeron. Now I'm thinking the Steelcase Leap V2 might be better for me. Thank you!!!

sat down in the Aeron size B of which based on their size guide I fit perfect for. The seat depth was far too short and the arm rests were not forward enough. Then sat in the Leap and it was awesome, picked it up right there.

Where do you find that back pad support for the Aeron chair.

I managed to get the Herman Miller Aeron B from an online auction for 35 dollars. Not kidding. Feels like I won the lottery. A bit dusty and worn but a good clean made it look like new. My back loves it compared to a gaming chair I had before.

I was fully committed to the aeron but your video makes me doubt, great info btw!

What's your height if I may ask? looks like the Aeron B fits your well. I just cannot decide between the B and C size and I do not have a nearby dealer to test them out.

I have bought over 100 leap chairs for our office and have loved my Aeron chair which I have had in my home office for over 15 years

Thanks for this video. I'd like to know what chair you would recommend for tailbone pain for computer use? I'd like to add, it doesn't necessarily need to be between the two your showing here in your video. I tried the Steelcase Series 1 which didn't really help. I'm sure it was due to the shape of the seat, plus it was somewhat hard. I would sincerely appreciate your help. Thanks again. 👍😊

I have both, I love my Steelcase more.

I’ve tried both, and for heavier larger people I suggest the Nightingale CXO. Much better seat cushion than the Leap. Unless your looking for mesh seat

I will go with the Aeron, thanks.

Hi BTOD After seeing the reviews I am more inclined towards Leap V2 from SteelCase. But you never mentioned about how they accommodate Tall People ? I am 6'4" 210lbs and need to know if Leap V2 would be comfortable for me ? Since Aeron has size C but Leap has just 1 size I am a bit skeptical. I compared the seat heights from specs and they both compare to be almost same (Leapv2 and Aeron C). Badly need one immediately due to WFH now. Appreciate your response.

Do these product ship to Australia?

Great comparison! Is there a comparison video of leap vs embody?

I have sat in an Aeron B for about 5 years. Recently picked up a Leap V2 and it's vastly different and more comfortable in my opinion. Aeron is supposed to give you a floating feeling, like the natural movement of your body. It's quite a stiff seat. In my opinion most people buy it for it's legendary design and cool aesthetic, and they hold their value well. But in my opinion subjectively, the Leap is far more comfortable. I'd say for people over 200lbs, the Leap is a better option. I agree with another commenter that if you find yourself shifting throughout your seated time, the Leap is also more forgiving. The Aeron is designed for you to sit correctly all day and lets face it... that's not easy to do! also don't forget color options - while you can get Aeron base in a few colors, the pellicle is usually black or grey. With the Leap, the color and fabric choices are nearly endless. I've seen Leaps with Leather backs before.

how large were the users that tested? Was there a correlation between the size of a person and their comfort ratings of the chairs? i.e. a person around 160-180 lbs comfort ratings vs someone 240lbs+?

which chair is better for a 5'7 140 pound user?

7:18 WIDE range of users you say WIDE

What is the 'larger chair' you refer to in this video, is there a bigger version of the Leap?

Do the arms of the Leap move all over the place when your elbows are resting on them, or do they lock in place?

I know this comment is quite late but next time you guys do a comparison you should at least comment on durability. I've heard that the aeron can still seem brand new even after 20 years of use. I'm curious how the foam on the leap compares to the mesh after long term use.

Just sold my Aeron, was killing my back as of late. I'm 6.4. Looking into the Leap V2.

This is the weirdest reason to keep my Aeron but I find throughout the day sometimes I'll sit at the very edge and I'm concerned if I got the leap version 2 I couldn't do this

Really informative video, but the sound of public domain ukelele and xylophone music blaring over your commentary makes me start grinding my teeth.

My two cents from some reviews: - Aeron is good for strictly ergonomic sitting. If you try some non-standard, relaxed poses, you might find it not that comfortable. Leap is more forgiving to different sitting poses. - Leap foam might be too thin and you might start feeling the plastic below. Some companies (e.g. Crandall) offer remanufactured Leaps with thicker foam.

I owned an office furniture dealership until a few years ago. I had two reactions to this video. The first was kind of nostalgic seeing these chairs presented. They are, in fact, both high quality products from respected manufacturers and a user couldn’t make a bad choice. Secondly, it struck me again how devastating Covid19 has been and is likely to continue to be on the commercial real estate and office furniture industries.

I preferred the Aeron when I tried both. But since I was buying used, I went with the Leap, the price difference made it an easy choice.

Adj. lumbar support like my Ford F-150 all i need to talk about here Thanx!

What's the make up of the 9? Because if its widely varied from small folks to big folks and you're using one Aeron, that's not really how the chair is designed...so user's being hot or cold to it makes sense. If a C chair user is in an A they're not going to like it... Also no mention of ventilation/cleaning? If you live/work anyplace hot or have larger legs...good luck with padded seats...

what is the best brand and model for somebody with back problems??

Damn, looks like Leap base price is over 1100 now

Have a herniated disk in L4/L5 region. I have heard that the V2 does cause discomfort in tailbone, lowerback area which is what I'm trying to prevent since i mostly WFH. I do like that the V2 is more comfortable for the legs since i have long legs. Anyone with lower backbone who has tried both have any suggestions? Not confining myself to leap v2 or the Aeron either. My current chair, not an office chair, gives me back soreness if i sit too long amd would obviously like to avoid that.

I'm 6'1 and weigh 230. I walked into a showroom fully expecting to buy the aeron based on glowing reviews. I tested between the aeron and the leap for about an hour and to my shock, it was not even close. The leap was, ironically, leaps and bounds beyond the aeron in comfort for me and my back. I found the aeron to be very unforgiving in terms of comfort. The leap is just perfect for me. HIghly recommend testing out if you have the option. *edit* yes, I test the size B and C, B was not even close to an option and the C unfortunately still was extremely uncomfortable.

I have a steelcase leap V2 & I love it but, my butt sometimes gets sore from sitting for extended period of times even when I'm getting up and stretching every hour. Any recommendations on other chairs I should try or maybe just adding a seat pad?

thorough vid but I had to play at double speed to get through it.

Does the end music really need to be three times louder than the video?

Question: I'm 320lb, 6' 4". How do both handle leaning back and staying firm? I'm tired of chares that bend back 45 degrees. How firm is the back at supporting?

I can’t decide!!!!!! I think I just going to flip a coin and make the order already.

does the Steelcase Leap has the Mesh chair for this model?

I got a Steelcase Leap V2 from Crandall and the chair adjustments are great, but the seat padding is way too thin, even with the 3/4" addition in the remanufacturing process. After 30 minutes I start feeling pain. You can feel the hardware and it feels like you're sitting in a rock. Not sure if I can do something about it, like addong more cushion, otherwise I'll return it and keep searching for a good chair.

Quick question is that leap v1 or v2

Lot of people and reviewers tend to think an ergonomic chair means having features and adjustment options My experience with biggest brands like aeron or steel case has not been great I mean they are good but not perfect The reason is I sat in chairs like Klober, Sedus How they are different ? They are engineered to core for ergonomics Quality materials But can't be found easily in usa

I recently purchased a leap v2 and asked for extra padding from the refurbishment company and although the chair has great support I've been getting an extremely numb bum to the point where it still hurts when I go to bed that night. I can't believe a chair of that price has such bad seat comfort. I'm swapping it out for the Aeron, will hopefully be better.

can you rock as much in the Leap as you can in Aeron? Can you please put someone small (5"4 in your next video) and see how they move in the LEAP? as it is one of the recommended model chairs for petite people. Thank you

Hi some reviewers said the Leap is "clicky" or makes a noise when moving forward from leaning back...I am sensitive to such noises, can anyone confirm if it is indeed clicky? Many thanks

I recommend checking out SPACE seating by Revv for a good, cheap sturdy chair. Especially if you're heavier. I am thinking about trying out the Leap now though.

hello, Herman Miller is very good for design but i prefer the Leap. the leap is for me most confortable seat of ther world and a have test so many seat befor choise the Leap.

Found a HM Aeron Size C at a Goodwill Store for $19.99. Cha Ching!

Steelcase, Duorest, Ahrend, Girsberger, Dynamobel, Haworth, Actu, Sitland, Fern, Sitag, Interstuhl, Diemme, Knoll, ICF, Sedus Stoll

Having used both, Steelcase Leap no contest for me. I actually really did not like the Aeron and how it felt, or the armrests which I could never get quite where I wanted.

A year ago I got Aeron. After seating on it I got a huge bruise in my thigh which I figured it was from a sitting position due to a hard plastic frame. So a few hundred bucks for doc visit on top of that. I thought I'm having something worse than a bruise at that time because I couldn't even imagine that could happen from seating on a chair. Also, the back support sucks big time. I have sciatica and don't use it since it is more comfortable without it. The feel of seating on a mesh is also not that great. The only thing I like about it is the look but long story short. Yesterday I got my wife a SteelCase Leap v2 chair and while Aeron is officially in US museum of arts I find Leap v2 looking was more modern and stylish. It is hands down more comfortable. I'm not even going to start praising it. I'll be selling my Aeron to get myself a Steelcase.

As much as I hate the idea of sitting on the Aeron because of how sterile it feels, I never had pain using it at work for 3 years. Even when going to the gym. It forces you to sit with good posture and the mesh seat will never soften and reveal hard, painful plastic below. Just make sure you get the right size and thst your desk and monitors are at the right height. I still haven't found a good mix of an Aeron with comfortability. Breathable mesh, headrest that doesn't force your head forward in neutral position, and a comfortable, supportive back when you are relaxing.

I have an Herman Miller Aeron and a Steelcase leap v2. I use both in my music studio. My chair needs to be quite for recording purposes and comfortable. My Aeron has developed a slight squeak when tilting forward and back caused by the plastic mechanism cover. I really think that is the most poorly designed part of the Aeron. It flexes and can cause noise over time. I’ve tried fixing with lubricant etc nothing has worked. I like both of these chairs. However I find the leap v2 a little more comfortable maybe because it fits my body shape a little better. My Aeron is size B. I recently also tried a human scale freedom at a friends studio. An excellent chair and I say another excellent contender with these two.

Leap makes me sweat vs aeron which is very breathable

Just ordered an Aeron size C and hope I like it. Tried the Leap v2 first and the seat is really hard. Very little padding. I bottomed out and was in pain pretty quickly. Felt like I was sitting on a brick after a couple hours. I'm overweight to be sure at 5'10" 260 lbs but I'm not really that unusual in terms of size. I was very disappointed in the leap and would give the seat a comfort score of 2/10. (And yes I had everything adjusted exactly as they say with 2" of space between my inner knees and the edge of the chair.)

Leap wins in every category except summer heat waves in a non air conditioned, extra humid office.

Is the Leap chair gets hot in the summer?

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I bought an office chair for $320, returned it, and now Im waiting for my anda seat Kaiser 2 that cost $500 (including delivery). Memory foam all the way! I cant wait for it to arrive!

I blindly purchased an Aeron Remastered 4 years ago. Sat in a Steelcase Think at my workplace 3 days ago and realized I’ve been missing out on a lot. Went to local steelcase store, tried Gesture and Leap. Here are my conclusions: Leap > Gesture > Think >> Aeron. Aeron is the most overrated chair on the market. Build quality doesn’t mean jack shiz if the chair doesn’t feel good. I’m selling it before I reap benefits of its supposed longevity.

I wish you could buy a leap v2 in germany :/

Do refurbished leap chairs keep the manufacturer warranty?

I bought the aeron as it was on a sale from a refurbishing company, and only when i got it did i realize, its pretty hard to sit on. And i truely understand the love hate relationship thing. I NEEDED to get used to it(took quite a while actually) but when i did i never felt the need to get up and stretch. NEVER! Even with 5-6 hours gaming/working sessions i will not need to get up and stretch or shake my legs. My body is never getting the fatigue i usually felt after sitting for many hours in a chair. Maybe the leap is likewise i dont know. But i have a hunch this slighty less comfortable chair will make longer periods better in it. This might be my own delusions, especially since i didnt try other good ergo chairs, other then random office chairs at work. But having had one for years now i can confirm it is a great office chair but i wouldnt buy it to lounge in. I need it for medical purposes(chronic headaches from neck tension) and with the Atlas headrest i got one fucking expensive chair but one i feel is extremely good for ergonomics. Now it scores pretty low on ergonomic adjustability. Which i kinda cant agree on, since you have basically the same functions as the leap. Okay 1 less in the armrest but the tilt function is almost the same as the "sidestep" so for me its negligible. Also the lack of seat adjustability, is because it comes in more tailored sizes(which kinda is seat adjustability?) meaning as long as you buy the right size you shouldnt need the extra adjustability. Adjustability just for adjustability's sake isnt a good thing in itself. I think Herman Millers solution is just a acceptable as having 1 size fits all, which would come with its own drawbacks, only really being made to fit medium-large people where everybody in the extremes gets neglected. But as they are used to that it isnt a "visible" issue, but its obvious a size A aeron would fit a small person better then the one size fits all leap. All in all its a great comparison i would have liked to hear your opinion as THE chair reviewer. Maybe put some more subjective comments on your average scores from your coworkers. Maybe you agree disagree etc. Perhaps you feel X chair scored a bit low for your liking according to the test subjects etc. So that we get it some context from you as the expert.

put in an order for the aeron, mainly because the steelcase showroom was being difficult - tough place to find, needed an appointment almost 3 weeks in advance to visit the store, kind of a poor email reply from the store, and the store had a poor rating on google. The leap would have cost me $800SGD less, but all those factors just made me feel like I'd just go with the more expensive aeron.

I sit incorrectly. I usually put one of my legs under the other sort of like half cross-legged. I feel like the leap will be better than the aeron for me because of this? Anyone sit in these chairs in the way I've described? I really don't want to regret my decision when buying such an expensive chair.

The Aeron's mesh cushioning is great for hot summers or long sitting times. Also I don't have to worry about fecal blow through.

Aeron needs mesh tightening knob so badly. That mesh wears out and sags eventually

Wow the leap base model is now $1,672.00

I want the human scale. what you think of it haha

I bought a Roc-N-Soc Nitro Hydraulic Throne with casters instead. Good posture and no back pain.

Herman Miller is by FAR the BEST chair on the market!!!!

What country is the leap made in?

No wonder Leap is better for daily use, Aeron is more classic and better looking, But I went with Aeron for this reason because I'm a designer :>

Jay, don't you have some RLM videos you should be editing right now?

are you paid by leap

The real value is in the comments not in the video

Why am I watching this... I already got an Aeron 😂 I love my new chair tough...

7:24 Video: "Although we wouldn't suggest people being close to the 400 lb capacity fitting in this chair comfortably, we would actually recommend..." Me: "losing weight" Video: "looking at their larger chairs which is rated up to 500 lb." Me: "Oh..."

I've seen a video where someone's Aeron was essentially falling apart... For the price that's not good. Not to mention that but when they looked to Herman Miller for help they made things difficult by requesting he bring it somewhere far from him, and then taking a month to get parts to him.

My last Herman Miller fell apart after 5 years so I went with the leap. I’m not a fan of the mesh either….looks cheap.

I cannot understand paying that much for a mesh chair.

When you really look at the warranty, the important parts are only covered for 5 years, the mesh on the aeron is covered 3 years.

Those computer chairs are ridiculously priced

Oh, this is where Jason Bourne's twin brother went.