Do I really need a Herman miller chair or can I just get an ergonomic chair off Amazon for <$200? They all seem to have similar features but would love to hear from people who have ergos. Sad to let my aesthetically pleasing office chair go but it must be done - my neck is starting to kill me with the hours I’m at my desk.

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I bought a Herman Miller like 7 years ago and it’s in nearly perfect shape after almost daily use

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D3 - are you routinely not wearing clothes to absorb the ass sweat? That’s so disturbing…

Husband has herman miller. I bought an Amazon knock off. They’re SO similar, but strangely mine stays clean whereas his attracts dust on a surface just below the seat. Both are equally sturdy and comfortable - he’s pretty jealous of the great deal I got ha

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I've been using the same Herman Miller chair for last 12 years, not a single issue with the chair. I'm sure it can last for many more years to come. But it has dust underneath which I need to clean up couple times / year.

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@EY1 can you post the name of the chair you got on Amazon?

I have a secretlab and clock 13 hours straight easy peasy

I’ve had a Herman Miller chair for years and it’s like new. I’ve had some $100-200 chairs that were damaged by this point. The HM chairs are made better and probably slightly more comfortable. I don’t see this breaking anytime soon. You have to judge if that is worth the price.

I recommend it. I got a similar cheap-ish one at the beginning of lockdowns and it eventually wore me down. The big boys are big boys for a reason: good design.

If you’re considering Herman Miller, go for Secret Lab. Slightly cheaper and very aesthetic. Technically a gaming chair but a great ergonomic chair and will blend in any office if you get the black on black

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It really depends on the chair. If you're looking at a Sayl or Aeron you could just get a cheaper version and have a similar experience for less.

If ergonomics is top priority then get the Embody. I've never found a knock off that comes close.

If you want impacts, I’d suggest move around more often over picking a chair. That being said, I have Aaron chair and it seems fine

When you consider how long you’ll be sitting in it - a really nice chair is a great investment

If you are shorter than average, skip the Herman Miller or any other “ergonomic” chair that doesn’t specifically mention that it’s for short people. I have the HM at work and I can’t get it adjusted correctly for my short legs/arms, long-torso-but-only-5-feet-tall body. The seat is too deep and the lumbar support hits in the wrong place. It’s awful.

I recommend not trying to buy a chair online and taking the time to go to stores and find one that fits you. The one I ultimately chose was actually sold as a “dining chair” at World Market.

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