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Herman Miller Embody, 1.5 years later - HAPPY back? (Tips + updated opinion)
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- Опубликовано: 12 авг 2024
- After choosing the Embody over the Aeron Remastered, here are my revised thoughts and tips on the Embody, having sat in the chair for more than 4k hours over 18+ months.
My prior chair was a Secret Lab Titan gaming chair, which I realised was not right for me.
I have no affiliation to Atlas (headrest company) at the time of recording this video.
0:00 Intro and approach
0:58 Build quality
2:22 Seat pan comfort
3:24 Arm rests
5:45 Recline
6:57 Back support
08:10 Headrest
09:30 Conclusion
Atlas Embody headrest: atlasheadrest.com/collections...
Tilting Footrest: uk.humanscale.com/products/er...
Armrest pads: LANSHENG Ergonomic Memory Foam Office Chair Armrest Pads
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Pull-ups stock footage provided by Patramansky Oleg,
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Music:
"Getting it done" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Energetic Funky Groove" by OYStudio (pixabay.com/users/oystudio-24...)
If you own an Embody, how does your experience compare to mine? And if you don't own an Embody, do you plan to get one?
I had planned to get one, but after learning that their US CEO doesn't want to share bonuses with employees while the CEO got more than $1M year-bonuses, I turned to Fern instead.
@@yenjun0204 thanks for sharing! Yes I read about that. If I were to buy a chair today, I would certainly consider a Haworth Fern (maybe a future video?! :-)).
@@yenjun0204 Are you happy with the fern? Did you get the additional lumbar support? Was it worth the cost overall?
Got my one today so far so good. I will probably get the head rest.
@@SK-GT I don’t get the Fern yet. I plan to order it when I'm back in the US this summer. I will get the one with a lumbar support, but I'm still considering the headset. Although most RUclipsrs didn't suggest buying the headset and no retailer store within an hour's drive in my area, I am struggling to decide whether to buy the headset or not.
Thank for your honest review
I'm planning to get one soon and this was really helpful
Keep it up!
No worries at all, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
I have an order in for my Atlas Headrest so I will be on the look out for your review after you try it out!
In case you are interested - here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
dammm i found mine in a local auction for less than $10 almost brand new. and i have to say I'm impressed of comfortable this chair is. this is the best chair i ever own.
That’s crazy cheap, congrats!!
Thank you :) My Embody is coming in a week, I'm so excited!
Let us know how you find the chair, one year later 😊
@@comfytechquest Wow can't believe it's been a year in this chair. Honestly it's amazing. Yes it's a steep price, but compared to my Costco $125 chair my back problems from sitting too long have gone away. Maybe could have gone away with more frequent breaks but the embody really is comfortable and allows me to sit for longer.
@@daggo3245nice to see your review
The armrests are VERY easy to move when pulling them up slightly while sitting in the chair. The button does nothing for their horizontal movement, but just slightly lifting them disengages the "teeth" inside, bit like pushing on the clutch of a car so you can move the stick.
Thank you for this comment! Does this short I've just uploaded accurately reflect the method you are suggesting here? ruclips.net/user/shortsNPHgPyu1xcE
I hope so as I've given you a shout out in the comments 🙂
@@comfytechquest Yeah pretty much. You can also grab the bottom of the armrests (the part that the cushions don't cover) to move them slightly up before moving!
I've had mine for almost a week. Really loving it, but I think I'll probably go ahead and add the layer of memory foam to the seat pan. Thanks for the suggestion.
Great video!
Also: while sitting in the chair lift THE ARMREST (not the button) up.
Do it with either single or both hands, then move it in or out
Thanks for the comment! Just to confirm, does this short that I just uploaded accurately show the method you are suggesting? ruclips.net/user/shortsNPHgPyu1xcE?feature=share
I hope so as I've given you a shout out in the comments 🙂
I have owned one for eight years looks almost new. I had a lot of replacement arms (button issue) but they provided new ones and fitted them at home.
They are now giving me a new chair after eight years because of the arm button issue which is immense. Worth every single penny. It was purchased to help cure my sciatica and that's exactly what it did. I have tried every chair on the market in this range never found a better one.
Herman Miller, it is absolutely insane that you don't have a headrest on either of your flagship office chairs.
I agree. Thankfully, the Atlas headrests for both the Aeron and Embody are awesome!
Most office chairs don’t have headrests.
Headrests are for idiots
Here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
That's because the chair is supposed to be used for working, headrest involves sleeping/watching movies/maybe gaming. You don't work without head resting on a pillow
Would be great to find a showroom to sit in these chairs. Looking at the embody gaming chair, which I see is about £1100 atm.
Haha.. me too--- i got ergohuman elite 2 used 1 year old. Did think i making an upgrade in comfort. My ass is hurting more and more if i sit on these mesh chair. So i did put 5cm foam pad from old bed memory foam topper. And then another 5cm. Now with 10cm foam- which compress till 1cm under load- i can use chair somehow ok. My old no name char was more comfortable on seat pad. At least my chair had head-rest and did cost only 150gbp :))
Thanks for your elaborate video. I agree with everything you've said here even though I haven't owned my Embody for that long yet. But after a couple of days and researching adjustments, my back couldn't thank me more!
Edit: I also added the high density foam under and its a game changer for chairs before March 2021!
This is great to know! What adjustments were key to you having a happier back?
@@comfytechquest I had to turn the back tilt all the way loose, sit with my butt closest to the back so it felt like a lumbar touching, then slowly turn the back tilt toward my back whilst sitting up as straight as possible. Once the top of the back touched my back lightly, that’d be enough and I can sit up and lean back comfortably now. And the foam helped my tailbone not be in mid air so that pain was gone. Also I felt I got used to it and the chair was broken in. Lastly, your feet have to be flush on the ground
The embody is one of the best Chair I have sat on. I also bought mine used (like - new) for a fairly good price a couple months back. My back pain is not really noticeable anymore, my thighs are feeling great from the balanced foam, and the great thing is the ability to stretch backwards on both shoulders. My chair squeaks quite a bit, but I have gotten used to it. The only thumbs down I would give is to the armrest as I wish there is more flexibility in the movement.
Thanks for stopping by, Ed! Indeed, I've been enjoying the flexible backrest a lot lately, and really stretching my shoulders out. Totally agree on the armrest comment - lack of forward/back adjustment is a notable miss IMO.
I owe God for my Leap. I know it sounds silly, but when your back is giving out, its a miracle to find an answer for it. Yes I did pray, it was that bad. LOL.
Thanks for sharing, maybe I'll give the Leap a try one day :)
Super curious to finally try this one out.
So far the best chair I’ve sat in - by a very long shot - is the Jori JR-3380, but it’s almost 4000 bucks and also too low to be useful as desk chair.
Yes that does Jori JR-3380 does look pretty darn comfy! I've never had the pleasure myself :)
I have been watching reviews on chairs for the past two weeks. I knew I wanted an embody but I was not about to spend 1600 dollars on it or even 1300 on sale. so, I ultimately decided to go with the Haworth Zody.... UNTIL I asked my Facebook friends what they would recommend. through that, I had learned one of my college friends works for a Herman Miller dealer and he is giving me an unbelievable deal on a new Embody. I cannot wait for it to come in even though I have to wait 6 weeks. I already put my order in for the headrest so Iam hoping they come in at around the same time.
So how is it?
Yes! How is it?!
How do you like the embody ?
Sorry to get back so late to everyone! So I went to go check it out before 100% committing. As soon as I sat in it I fell in love. It’s really the best chair I’ve ever sat in. And comfortable for longer periods of time. Lumbar is perfect in my opinion. Not too extreme. I highly recommend it if you are looking to invest. However other “cheaper” high end chairs might be just as comfortable but I wouldn’t know because this was the only chair I looked at in person.
@@BoostKingEVO10 thanks for the update ! How tall are you? :)
nice vid m8
Thank you very much!
@@comfytechquest
Damn, your room is the size of a box of matches...good to know you have a good chair! I liked specific details in your video
I consider it a bit of a luxury to have the room at all but yes, it makes recording these videos a little challenging 😃
My previous company had a couple of Aerons I never found them comfortable at all.
I'm very tempted to go for the Herman Miller x Logitech Embody but I'm hesitant about whether I'll like it or not.
I’m with ya and I find it hard to justify the price
I’d say the Aeron and Embody have a very different feel given that the former is a mesh seat. Perhaps HM offer a returns period in your region, so you can try the Embody?
Hi, while sitting in the chair you need to slightly lift the two poles of the armrest while moving them in or out.
Thanks Chris! Your mention of the word "pole" made me grab the arm rest support struts themselves instead of the pad on top, which does the job quite nicely. Sound/jank is quite minimal when using this approach. Cheers :)
Chris - thanks again for the comment! Just to confirm, does this short that I just uploaded accurately show the method you are suggesting? ruclips.net/user/shortsNPHgPyu1xcE?feature=share
I hope so as I've given you a shout out in the comments 🙂
i just bought new embody manufactured in 2021. it's come with padding layer like logitech but not the same material.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing!
I miss forward tilt mechanism on this, would have been nice when gaming especially on the gaming embody
Interesting - I’ve not seen many folks mention that. Do/did you use forward tilt on an Aeron, or another chair?
@@comfytechquest I've only tested those features in the store, haven't owned a Aeron or other HM chair with that function. But I see it viable when wanting to focus more or gaming, just to fast come to a forward tilt position. Now I just use the backfit adjustment but its a knob and takes some time doing it every time, so would have been practical with a forward tilt adjustment imo :)
For you or anyone else who can compare: How does this chair compare to your previous SecretLab? I thought I would enjoy the SL Titan 2022 but the bottom cushion is very uncomfortable to me. No back pain in it though.
Would you recommend this chair (HM Embody) if you had the money? Is it that much more comfortable than the SL?
sl titan gives me back pain ive had it for a year now, i currently ordered a herman miller embody logitech edition at the 25% sale there is ongoing right now and hope that will be a better investment further down the line. Can update my comment once it arrives if youre interested to know my comparison between both after ive tried it in person.
The Embody seat pan is certainly more comfy than the SL Titan (at least, the 2020 version that I owned). When comparing the 2020 SL Titan and HM Embody, the only losses with the Embody in my mind are that a.) you don’t get a full recline and b.) no headrest (will be fixed soon if you are prepared to buy a third party one). Important to keep in mind that the Embody is IMO unforgiving when it comes to posture - it demands that you sit up correctly (e.g., your lower back needs to be pushed up against the back of the chair), but I don’t consider that a downside.
Haworth makes a chair very similar to the embody called the Fern, it's the tied/the top of most office chair reviewers lists like Btod TV and Ahnestly. It's also quieter than the Embody.
@@Pistolita221 indeed, I’d certainly consider the Fern if I were to buy a chair today, in 2023. I’ve not sat in it yet.
@@comfytechquest Yeah, it doesn't get the media attention but it's a very solid competitor. The Embody is great, too obviously though. I haven't heard anyone have serious/any issues with either one.
So, you disappeared after your last review/update? What happened with your headrest use...or did you get it?
Good timing on this question - just finishing up my Atlas headrest review video! Keep an eye out for it in the coming days 😊
Here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
I would like to add that the seat pan is perfect for me as a n 80kg average height male.
Great to know we are on the same page there! I’m currently around 85kg, working towards 80 ;-)
Have u gotten the Atlas headset yet and how has that affected opinion of the chair?
Yes, I have the Atlas headrest. If enough people let me know they'd like a review, I'll record one ;)
WE WANT ONE :D @@comfytechquest
@@Tjenaretjenaremannen legend. Anything in particular you are dying to know?? ;)
Here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
Awesome unbiased video…. Music @7:12 is a little distracting
Thanks for the feedback, I’ve tried to reduce the audio a little on my latest video 👍
i gotta agree with you man.
everyone bashing on armrests about not being 4d or something. but they are actually all i need. i can totally live without 4d just for the sole fact how low they could go.
i didnt see that on any other chair that caught my eye and i've had my eye on quite the few.
also...i need to hear what do you think of atlas headrest. i aint gonna spoil it :D
great video bud. this info could actually help people than the regular review no cap.
gg love the embody.
i'm rocking logitech version.
Thanks for stopping by and the kind words! Be on the lookout for an Atlas headrest review on the channel ;-)
How do you add foam to a chair? Did you have to cut into the cloth?
No, the material on the seat pan unhooks so you can slide foam underneath. There’s a video on how to do it on my channel.
So did you get the Atlas Headrest for the Embody? 😀
Oh nevermind, found answer in the comments - you should make a review of the headrest, do you feel like its worth it? Have it changed the way you use the chair?
Lol the headrest alone costs more than my current dx racer chair did, so i'm a bit on the fence about getting it, but at the same time I have a feeling that it will make the chair perfect/complete it :P Looking forward to receiving my Embody in two weeks :D
Yes indeed, video going up with my thoughts very soon!!
Here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
3:14 Make the tutorial how to add custom foam... Plz..
Herman Miller Embody - adding your own foam (SUPER easy!)
ruclips.net/video/ajHjDt9Vf6o/видео.html
Just got a notification from FedEx UK my parcel is due tomorrow, and they're wanting £40 for import fees. Did you get stung?
No I don’t recall getting hit with an import fee, I think Atlas worked the shipping fees out correctly for me 👍
My headrest is arriving 3 days from Today - DHL Express. I don't think there's any custom duties, atleast they didn't post it/email me yet.
Awesome - where are you based? Would love to hear how you get on with it 😊
@@comfytechquest Vancouver, BC.
It’s actually arriving in 5 hours or so. It just said: Out for delivery 😂
Edit: DAMN, SO COMFORTABLE. JUST GOT IT. DAM.
IT"S SO SO PERRRRRRRRRRFECT. RESTING ON UR NECK DAMN. GAME CHANGER X)
@@samsongao366 How exciting!!!
@@comfytechquest IT"S SO PERFECT.
There is knob for the height adjustment to adjust it. I originally thought it was defective and broken but after some troubleshooting. It was ALLLLLLLL GOOOD.
Here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
I'm not sure if this review is ment sarcastically, because at almost every category you mention you were not happy with the chair and had to go out of your way by ordering after market adjustments. For a chair that is above 1500$ (!) this should not be necessary..
atlas head rest is avaiable for order
look forward to the review
Mine has just arrived! Woohoo 😃
Here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
Can you make a video about the atlas headrest?
I’ll see what I can do 😊
Here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
so its on sale right now 25% off from HM at least in the US. i could get one for a similar price, about $850ish USD. but i read that the warranty does not transfer. i'm worried enough about this to consider spending the extra $500. i hope to get at least a decade or two of use out of htis, instead of spending $200 every other year on a chair that just breaks down & just makes my back even worse.
I literally just ordered mine about an hr ago for this very reason. I saw the 25% off sale ends today so had to jump on it. And here I am still researching if I made the right choice in shelling out that much money for a chair. Fingers crossed it gets rid of a lit of the aches and pains that come with sitting in my desk chair for long hrs🤞
@@drh7019 i just went into the HM showroom a couple hours ago & picked one up out of a similar fear lol. i'm still considering returning it for a used one & pocketing that $500. it's very comfortable (and it really is surprisingly loud) but i need to use it for a bit longer to really tell
@@drh7019 Can you give us a feedback?
what foam did you get?
The details are in the comments of this video of mine: ruclips.net/video/ajHjDt9Vf6o/видео.html
good news everyone, atlas has a new headrest for embody lol
I’ve got a video on that if you are interested 😄
@@comfytechquest too late watched it already! happy chappy ftw, looking forward to your other reviews
yeah indeed, I have a requirement for head..rest too :D, joke aside great review !
Thanks, glad you stopped by!
try the atlas headrest
In case you are interested - here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
I got my logitech embody a couple days ago and I love it. Amazingly through a crazy set of coincidences I actually ended up getting refunded AND got the brand new chair delivered. I think it's a great chair and I'm super happy to have it, but I'm not so sure i would have felt the same had I actually had to pay $1600 (or 2k) for it. If you have that kind of money to splurge then for sure go for it, but don't break the bank for it because I'm guessing a chair half the price would likely come close to the comfort of the embody gaming. As for no headrest, i for sure think it needs one. My atlas headrest is coming tomorrow! Unfortunately I had to pay the $200 for that one though 😉
Confused....so you are saying you got the chair...AND a refund....so a FREE Embody?
I would agree in terms of it being difficult to justify the brand new price for the Embody. Let me know what you think of the headrest, I’m a fan 😊
I tried the chair at a shop and found it super underwhelming. I wonder if it’s one of those things that you realize is beneficial over time? It’s hard for me to separate the hype from the genuine review.
I assure you that this video is a genuine review, having sat in the chair for 4k hours at the time of recording. As noted in the video, I do not get that "ahhh" feeling when initially sitting in the chair, but I have found it comfortable on my spine after extended usage, and I'm still using it 2 years after purchasing it. Hope that helps.
Atlas Is selling embody Headrest now 🤍
Just got an email confirmation that mine has shipped. Woohoo!!!!
@@comfytechquest Congrats...I guess...
Definitely Do a video on the headset and the shipping delay And how the embody's back support help while leaning forward to play competitively
@@alostcat thanks for the suggestion. Are you a gamer yourself? If so, do you crank the back fit up while gaming? That’s the only way I can think of to support a “lean forward” gaming posture.
@@comfytechquest I haven't Brought the Embody yet but I plan on buying a logi x embody
I lean forward (only the seat my back won't touch the backrest ) so how to sit while gaming
Here's the video I've just posted up on the Atlas Headrest for the Embody: ruclips.net/video/IyM4URKK5Sw/видео.html
I think modifying a chair after you buy it because it's not doing something correct is bad. That's why it's concerning for the embody that there's areas you have to upgrade or you'll be uncomfortable.. Doesn't sound good at all for the price
I haven’t yet found a perfect chair, so went with the mod option. If you find a perfect chair, let me know 😃
is your office in a closet? looks kind of cool
It’s certainly the smallest room in the house, I do feel lucky to have it as my man cave though 😃
Must annoy you as much as me that the don't want to offer the headrest in the balance fabric.
You are absolutely spot on - I love the balance fabric!
The new gaming chair is painful to sit on. I added a foam pad and it still sucks.
This one in the video?
@@Slay_No_More yes
@@Slay_No_More Yes. I sent mine back. It may work for you. Everyone is different.
Thanks for the comment. I’ve not tried the gaming Embody (aside from half an hour in a HM shop) so can’t really compare it to the standard Embody (+ custom foam) that I have.
Seems harsh having to make all those adjustments on such a costly chair tbh :/
I agree - I don't think I could justify paying full price for the chair; my review is within the context of me buying the chair second hand (3 years old at the time of purchase).
I feel like the Secret Lab Titan is the best bang for the buck. I mean it is firm, but for us bigger folk at least it doesn't bottom out.
Honestly, I'd say if the Secret Lab Titan works for you, that's great! I found that my upper back was quite sore after extended Secret Lab Titan (2020) use, otherwise I would gladly have kept the chair and a chunk of change :)
The price of the chair is comical and I cannot justify it. I could easily buy it, but I highly doubt it's 2 grand comfy. The prices on office chairs these days are comical to insulting. Taking advantage of idiots.
Time to take a chair I like and just modify it into an office chair. It'll last much longer and look better.
Thanks for the fresh perspective Elim! So far, I too have not managed to justify the full RRP - my current Embody is second hand.
I’d be interested to learn more about your idea - what chair(s) do you like and plan to modify?
yeah. squeakfest for 1.8$kk not to mention absence of headrest... what a joke
Agreed re. The headrest (so I now have the Atlas headrest). I got used to the squeaking, doesn’t bother me now.