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Don't Buy a "Gaming Chair" - Office Chair vs. Gaming Chair Round-Up & Review
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Күн бұрынGaming chairs have become prevalent, but shameless copy-pasting by most "manufacturers" has led to a stagnant industry with poor value vs. even cheap office chairs.
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This video includes mini-reviews of several office chairs that we've now been using for about a year at the office. The project started in December of 2019, then we filmed the bulk of the video in August of 2020, and added concluding thoughts in December of 2020. All of these chairs have been swapped around between the team for months now, and we eventually all picked our favorites. Patrick ended up preferring the ErgoChair 2, Steve preferred the Aeron after much adjustment and struggling to find the best positioning, Keegan and Andrew use the Komene Mesh chair (whoever comes in first -- we're buying a second one to solve this), and Mike uses the SL4000, but will probably also switch to an office chair once he decides which one he prefers. He does not like the SL5000 as much as the SL4000, due to the 5000's wider base.
We'll talk about whether a gaming chair is worth it, how they compare to similarly priced office chairs, and the few times we think a gaming chair makes sense. Please remember that this is completely subjective, but to help smooth-out the subjective nature of a chair, we involved the entire GN team in the editorial process of the content. Even still, it's likely that your own unique needs, setup, and your body may demand a different chair than what we all came to like. That's completely fine, and feel free to share your own favorites in the comments in a constructive way that may help other viewers. Our biggest problem with gaming chairs, though, is how little innovation they have -- but there's room to make them better, if only someone would try and commit to it. We even went through the process of getting quotes to make our own gaming chair (we're not actually making it) to determine the cost and difficulty. Both are low.
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Memory Foam Office Chair Armrest Pads that GN uses (on Amazon): geni.us/tepfLA
Smugdesk Office Chair (Amazon) - geni.us/Q6BS
Komene Mesh Office Chair (Amazon) - geni.us/hveELKw
Autonomous ErgoChair 2 (Autonomous) - geni.us/FCqv2A
Herman Miller Aeron (Herman Miller) - geni.us/kGAVl
Vertagear SL5000 (Amazon) - geni.us/L5CeJQ
Vertagear SL4000 (Amazon) - geni.us/ysMbg
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Office Chair vs. Gaming Chair Round-Up
01:46 - Gaming Chairs Come from Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V Factories
02:59 - Sales Data on Gaming Chair Popularity
03:43 - Glorified Sticker Factories
04:04 - One Place Gaming Chairs Can Shine
05:07 - "Making" Our Own "GN Chair" (Not Really)
08:53 - Office vs. Gaming Chairs in This Round-Up
10:32 - Blind Quality Test Preview with GN Staff
12:55 - Chairs Take a Long Time to Evaluate
14:19 - Gaming Chairs in Review
17:41 - Herman Miller Aeron Office Chair vs. Gaming Chairs
20:50 - Cheap Amazon Office Chair Mini-Review
23:15 - Komene Mesh Office Chair (Well-Received)
25:42 - ErgoChair 2 from Autonomous (Well-Received)
28:04 - Conclusion
29:05 - Personal Fitness Might Matter More Than the Chair
30:40 - Some Reasons to Buy a Gaming Chair - Don't Feel Bad
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Host, Editorial: Steve Burke
Testing, Editorial: Patrick Lathan, Keegan Gallick, Andrew Coleman, & guests
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@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын
As stated in the description and video, of course, there are times a gaming chair might make sense; in general, however, our opinion on this very subjective matter is that you should buy a similarly priced office chair for the best outcome. But, as everyone's body is different and setups are different, you shouldn't feel bad about liking your gaming chair if you do have one and like it. This video includes mini-reviews of several office chairs that we've now been using for about a year at the office. The project started in December of 2019, then we filmed the bulk of the video in August of 2020, and added concluding thoughts in December of 2020. All of these chairs have been swapped around between the team for months now, and we eventually all picked our favorites. Patrick ended up preferring the ErgoChair 2, Steve preferred the Aeron after much adjustment and struggling to find the best positioning, Keegan and Andrew use the Komene Mesh chair (whoever comes in first -- we're buying a second one to solve this), and Mike uses the SL4000, but will probably also switch to an office chair once he decides which one he prefers. He does not like the SL5000 as much as the SL4000, due to the 5000's wider base. Check out our Cyberpunk graphics optimization guide here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iquGi7mXma7ZYIk.html
@ac.creations 3 жыл бұрын
Lazy boy/armchair is best gaming chair. plywood lap desk.
@vladimirljubopytnov5193 3 жыл бұрын
Any news on the GN case ;)?
@Starscreamious 3 жыл бұрын
Finally some quality content. =D
@JudgeRightly 3 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on Monstertech's new Flight sim chair?
@alandauer8005 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for clarifying. Furthermore, it is a fool's errand to think one will find one chair that will be comfortable 12 hours a day. The best thing is to have at least two different chairs so you can switch after a few hours. This is the only thing that works. I did pay $400 or $500 for a DXRacer a few years ago only because it was the first chair i could find that had a LOCKING RECLINE position. My other is an Eames lounge chair. Both i highly recommend but it really goes without saying that you need to add customizations to both chairs to achieve satisfactory ergonomics.
@maki49574 3 жыл бұрын
They bullied me for having an office chair, now I bully them for having a back pain.
@MrDonut-dq9hm 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@TimDeadmenVP 3 жыл бұрын
Savage
@kneeknee23 3 жыл бұрын
epic
@TwinbornMist 3 жыл бұрын
Alpha male spotted
@joker-qg1pb 3 жыл бұрын
I have had a gaming chair for 3 years and had zero back pain
@XhaustionYT 3 жыл бұрын
Me with a dining room chair: hmmm interesting...
@connorvine6399 3 жыл бұрын
Same.
@the-experiment 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a dining chair from target and it’s all of my money $50
@banjojones5958 3 жыл бұрын
good to know im not alone.
@bred6751 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@thegamerboy1000 3 жыл бұрын
I’m currently using a straight back (as in 90 degrees) dinning room chair and boy can that get uncomfortable after a while, and I’ve slept in some pretty uncomfortable chairs.
@SlamTF2 2 жыл бұрын
I've owned 3 or 4 different "racing" gamer chairs in my life, two of which were over $200, and all of them only lasted me between 1 and 1.5 years before breaking to where they were no longer usable, either an arm rest completely breaking off, or the back being stuck in the most far back position and no longer locking in upright positions. I finally went and got a mesh-style office chair for like $150 at office depot and it's been over 4 years and it's only now begun to deteriorate to the point of me needing a new one soon.
@StardustLegacyFighter 2 жыл бұрын
If you like mesh chairs, I'd recommend a used Aeron if you're on a budget or a brand new remastered one if money is no object.
@budgetking2591 Жыл бұрын
My AK Racing gaming chair is going strong for 7 years already, sat in it every day for at least 5 hours, and it wont need replacement any time soon, i guess there are good ones out there.
@lazygaming92 Жыл бұрын
Where I live this damn chair is $1500 and I almost bought this for my husband but I'm glad my brain told me to look up reviews 😂 because that would of hurt my pocket 🥲
@Konraden Жыл бұрын
@@StardustLegacyFighter I've owned entirely too many chairs over the past 20 years, starting out on a cheap folding chair and finally with an HM Mira 2. When i was in college I bought my first office chair, some $150 fake leather chair and it lasted all of 2 years. I bought a nicer, $200 office chair that lasted just as long. I ended up paying for two more chairs, each $300, that likewise lasted 3 years each. (Technically I still have my last one but I had to repair it twice to different failures). I ended up keeping my HM Mira 2 from my office when we all went WFH, and after six years of sitting in the thing for 8+ hours a day every day, it still feels brand new. It might be expensive to throw down $1000 for a chair, but if that chair is still going to be around after I've already gone through $1000 of worthless shitty gaming chairs, it's absolutely worth it. Boots Theory of Economics, and it's the lesson I try to tell people everytime they tell me they're thinking about getting a $300 gaming chair.
@047Kenny Жыл бұрын
Yeah bro I spent almost 400 on my racer chair and stupid screws fall out of it every day.
@stultuses 2 жыл бұрын
Just like in all your other types of reviews, you even do chair reviews properly!!! What a quality channel...
@samglover3133 3 жыл бұрын
"They move in four directions, and thus can traverse the space-time continuum" We love you, Steve
@maldar 3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@petenielsen6683 3 жыл бұрын
My other car is a TARDIS.
@johnbuscher 3 жыл бұрын
It's technically true!
@avinotion 2 жыл бұрын
14 years ago I bought an all-mesh office chair with no adjustments (except for height) for less than $100, and it was the most comfortable chair I've ever sat in. It held for 3 years at the very least, and I only gave it up when I had to move, and didn't think I'd ever have trouble finding something similar.
@Telbruk 2 жыл бұрын
12 years ago I bought a 200€ office chair designed for long sessions. To this day, I'm still using it everyday. Most chairs I had before did not last a couple years before the feet or back broke.
@avinotion 2 жыл бұрын
@@Telbruk you know, if they stack those chairs you mentioned high enough, it could be a broke-back mountain... I'm leaving already.
@Infinity777z 2 жыл бұрын
@@avinotion Can you please tell me what the chair is name and is it good for gaming and relaxing? Good back support?
@avinotion 2 жыл бұрын
@@Infinity777z address your question to the other guy. The one I had, had no brand. Sorry.
@avinotion 11 ай бұрын
@@Deathrape2001It was 15 years ago, no brand and cheap as hell ($75). That price makes sense because it was right before the 2008 collapse which made everything lower quality for a higher price. Didn't know finding something like that would be impossible, nor did I think I'd need to remember exactly what brand it was for an internet argument. And how is it bragging rights? I lost something good. Never mind, I just read your name. You probably think it's cool... Why am I arguing with "deathrape2001"? Grow up.
@johns1625 Жыл бұрын
Best chair I ever had was a $50 office chair from Ikea. It lasted nearly ten years before it was too hideous to keep around. Every one of those gaming chairs I've sat in seemed super slippery and uncomfortable and I always thought it was a scammy idea in the first place.
@warsmith1294 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I keep on hearing ikea chairs are the best, I gotta try one out
@tvrtkocro28 Жыл бұрын
@@warsmith1294try ikea markus chair it's great
@Dwight511 11 ай бұрын
But how are you going to get 10+ KD ratio? You need a 500 dollar gaming chair.
@kalereborn 11 ай бұрын
Best chair I ever owned was a $100 POS from Sams club. Thing lasted me like 5-7 years before finally dying. Nowdays chairs a little more expensive than it last 2-3 years before I have to retire them. Hell they only last me 1 year but due to financial constraint I have to keep them 2-3 before I have enough to buy a new chair.
@sansan8994 11 ай бұрын
Nice try Ikea
@zeilstar 3 жыл бұрын
Spend good money on things between you and the ground: shoes, tires, mattresses, and chairs.
@MrZeepman 3 жыл бұрын
Socks :^)
@virdiid8621 3 жыл бұрын
Toes
@zeilstar 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrZeepman Yes! I personally go with Darn Tough!
@SomeOne-wr1wr 3 жыл бұрын
Ooooo wow I actually really like what you said. I'll keep it in mind :D
@zeilstar 3 жыл бұрын
I was shopping for bike tires once and asked why these tires cost twice as much as the other ones. The reply was that they'll last three times longer, and you won't get a flat. Turns out he was right.
@CHEFPKR 3 жыл бұрын
As someone who edits lots of hours and games a bit, my Gaming chair turns into a pool of sweat due to zero breathability. Do not recommend.
@thinkfaster 3 жыл бұрын
There are fabric options!
@thinkfaster 3 жыл бұрын
@Peestain25 It's just the nature of vinyl, and to a lesser degree leather.
@thinkfaster 3 жыл бұрын
@Peestain25 Yeah uh.. comedic genius.
@MrJamesonStyles 3 жыл бұрын
You just need to squirt some thermal grizzly down before you sit.
@everythingsbetternaked473 3 жыл бұрын
Can i come smell your chair some time?
@VitorPh3nom 3 жыл бұрын
Am i the only person who sees the name "gamer" attached to something and immediately think of low-quality overpriced products?
@Edoneless 3 жыл бұрын
You're not alone.
@davidbrunner4413 3 жыл бұрын
It's just like "military grade" or "mil-spec" or "tactical" and the airsofters, they go crazy for that shit...
@GeneralNOH 3 жыл бұрын
Nope. You're not alone, and you are correct. Aside from mice and high hz monitors i cant think of any "gaming" product id waste my money on. (And even then, theres a lot of low quality gaming mice floating around) Gaming keyboards? Mediocre and expensive, a few in corsairs lineup are the only "good" ones i know of, but more expensive than better keyboards. Whereas a non-gaming branded keyboard like Ducky, Das and PFU are excellent quality for a modest price Gaming headsets? Same shit. Cant think of a good one that isnt in excess of ~$350-$400 and even those ones are lackluster compared to studio headphones made by proper audio companies for $200 At the end of the day its unreasonable to expect a company that sells everything from headphones to chairs and gaming desks to be as good as a company that specialises in one specific product
@Humstuck 3 жыл бұрын
I agree pretty much. When its explicitely marketed as gaming, i have to look into it more. Some products are good enough and I buy them but yeah, its a red flag for me.
@wbsees 3 жыл бұрын
I immediately think of the Tim & Eric bit with the "I'm a gamer" intro.
@blazin_kitty Жыл бұрын
I love how you are brutally honest about these chairs lol I’ve been looking for a office chair I like that is able to be tall enough for my desk and I always watch your videos with hubby on his pc so I already knew I was gonna get honesty straight from the jump before even hitting play lol. Love your channel!❤
@rickdaddy 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this review and how you guys brought it back full circle to the gaming chairs and also the core stability bit. Great review
@SM121982 3 жыл бұрын
"Check your own dimensions." Upon analysis, I have discovered that I am a 5D person, and therefore need a chair with 5D features.
@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын
Afraid to ask what the fifth dimension is. Is it consciousness?
@kotwin 3 жыл бұрын
@@GamersNexus I'm afraid the 5th is RGB
@gardian06_85 3 жыл бұрын
@@kotwin wouldn't that be the 5th, 6th and 7th? hmmmm
@zengrath 3 жыл бұрын
@@GamersNexus Don't be silly, the 5th dimension is actually reality beyond our simulation silly.
@_BangDroid_ 3 жыл бұрын
Check yourself before you rest yourself
@WalrusGangMafia 3 жыл бұрын
I clicked on a video titled “don’t buy gaming chairs” and quickly learned more about marketing than I had ever known. Give these people a like man... they go above and beyond on EVERYTHING
@frettystories Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this video. I almost just bought a 500 dollar gaming chair cause I'm looking for something more comfortable. I now know to go get an office chair tomorrow. Thank you sir! BTW, I love how you show you guys nerding out in this video. Awesome.
@Jenna_Talia Жыл бұрын
Christ if I paid that much for a gaming chair I'd give all my bank account details to my family or some shit so that I don't impulse buy anymore lmao
@gstormcz Жыл бұрын
Best way to test chair for gaming is go shop at try sitting it. I tried gaming chair only once, I couldn't stand sitting it that chair for more than minute. Neither mesh filling office chairs are good for gaming. I picked every time decently hard foam seat cushion with breathable mesh. Price around 50-150USD after currency conversion for US. Got 2nd one only after many years of daily use, 1st one was worn cushion cover, while last one was bit loosy I just tightened screws and it lasts. Also cushion was initially wrong angled resulting in sliding off chair, I was almost ready to throw in trash, but it went flattened to become comfortable finally. If it breaks its cheap to get new one. But comfort and value is great. Avoid synthetic leather cushion cover. Forearm rest is best made from rubber coating, Did I forget to say it shall be wheel chair? That's all from me.
@Udai_taxim Жыл бұрын
@@Jenna_Talia right lol I paid $120 for mine. i don't mind it for that price
@thetshadow999animates9 Жыл бұрын
Lemme guess: Titan Evo 2022? I wish GN would go over it because all other reviews of it said it was great.
@techti8792 Жыл бұрын
What did you end up getting amd how is is holding up?
@AndyGNicholls Жыл бұрын
Absolutely spot on, especially the Noblechairs Icon. I currently own this and the arm rests are stupidly uncomfortable. I've had it for just over 2 years now and I cannot wait to get rid of it. Currently researching office chairs for an Christmas gift to myself!!
@blarghmcblarghson1903 3 жыл бұрын
Overpriced low-quality chairs is something we shouldn't take sitting down.
@Sincald 3 жыл бұрын
A standing-up-and-stretching ovation to this comment
@BillyLndn 3 жыл бұрын
So is overpriced for no reason 50y old design chair. Herman miller is the apple of office chairs
@DuBstep115 3 жыл бұрын
@@BillyLndn Herman Miller is not even expensive. The 24/7 operator chairs we have at work cost like 3.8k
@fruit5003 3 жыл бұрын
@@DuBstep115 Doesn't make the Herman Miller chair cheap.
@albertxion513 3 жыл бұрын
@@fruit5003 They also have a 10 year warranty that's reliable
@somethingbrite8484 3 жыл бұрын
"find a used office chair that was better to begin with..." This is the best message to take from this video on many levels.
@StevePringle 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck finding any now. With people working from home, stocks are low or prices shot up. Luckily, the thrift store had a nice one (because it squeaks when you rock) so I snagged it to repair.
@piggythepimp 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I did, picked up a used Steelcase Leap off of ebay, had it for 2 years now.
@fabronaut7478 3 жыл бұрын
@@StevePringle this is exactly why I caved and bought a chair... a reasonably priced "gaming" chair that seemed halfway decent... a week or two before this video came out. -_- there are too many options and it's not clear which ones are actually decent, well made, and worth spending more.
@dankmeme1482 3 жыл бұрын
Yes but used chairs contain farts
@StevePringle 3 жыл бұрын
Don't get the cloth seat, @@dankmeme1482 Go for the "pleather" version. LOL.
@steved7406 11 ай бұрын
I grabbed an ergochair back when they introduced their original model like 5 years ago. Most expensive chair I've ever got, and also the first office chair I've ever had that lasted more than a year and is still going strong . It really takes a good chair to make you realize just how bad others are.
@MartinBergnerGuitar 2 жыл бұрын
We got the Herman Miller Aeron in our studio and the first time sitting on it I was like "hm, this doesn't feel like 1200€" but I can tell you after spending some 8hour+ sessions in it: they feel amazing! Honestly I don't want any other chair at my workplace. Maybe they are not the best to relax in but I can tell you that you won't have any pain at any place of your body or feel exhausted even after spending 10 hours in it. Absolutely love it!
@PyroClit 2 жыл бұрын
Same. I bought a Herman Miller Aeron 6 months ago because i was having back problems. First month it felt like its not doing anything and felt uncomfortable. 6 months after, i havent had any back problem after sitting 8-12hrs a day and it feels super comfortable. Edit. Customer Service is spot on. My Aeron was creaking after 2 months of use. Called service, and they sent a new one brand new for free.
@MrBungled 2 жыл бұрын
£1200 for a fucking chair is insane
@SoLdIeRthe0nE 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrBungled Why is insane ? We buy top quality ergonomic chairs to protect our bodies. Its the exact same logic when someone spends 1500 on a orthopaedic mattress to save his back. Those chairs are 10+ years of heath investment at least.
@StardustLegacyFighter 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrBungled It's an investment for your health, unlike some shitty racing seat. But you don't always have to buy a new one, most people just buy a refurbished one for less than half price.
@AFlyingCookieLOL 2 жыл бұрын
@@SoLdIeRthe0nE It's a bunch of plastic
@Martyr104 3 жыл бұрын
"Due to a language barrier, we were unable to determine if it could truly, travel time." I died laughing
@georgevana 3 жыл бұрын
so you returned back from the dead to write this? respect
@wannabewallaby1592 3 жыл бұрын
welcome back to life
@rob_over_9000 3 жыл бұрын
F
@StoicTheGeek 3 жыл бұрын
4D armrests I've seen can travel through time, but have all been broken as they only seem to go one direction - forwards. No fast forward function on them either.
@ma0kai85 3 жыл бұрын
RIP in Peace!
@sl06bhytmar 3 жыл бұрын
Me sitting on used car tyre: interesting.
@amphy7591 3 жыл бұрын
*Tire. Yes, I am American therefore I am correct.
@JAMZYGAMING 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@la24dogg21 3 жыл бұрын
XD Im watching this went to the comments because of something completely random and noticed this comment whiles sitting on one of those church style Blue/Black/or brown metal foldout chairs. I lost it when I read that .
@da3v1ls93 3 жыл бұрын
Mita Vittu
@SparQz 3 жыл бұрын
*me sitting on a chair that was thrown away* neat.
@josh.webber 2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys! Wow learned a ton! I was SO close to buying a gaming chair last night but their website went down briefly and I backed out. Glad I saw this video first!!
@The1OthLetter Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the core strengthening tip at the end, keeping it real. You guys are the best
@DeeDee-pw9pm 2 жыл бұрын
It's impressive how they managed to adapt vehicle racing seats, and make them more expensive, less comfortable and crappier.
@razerow3391 2 жыл бұрын
I find it amazing that GN have goes at others for the same thing. I mean you can buy a black T shirt for like under $10 if you want so why pay $20 for a GN one? It's just generic and millions of youtubers and companies use the same tshirt with just a different heat transfer printed on. Not as though its actually bespoke. And you can get proper T shirts designed for specific uses like working in hot environments for cheaper! I mean training tops for Soccer teams are way less and in some cases have stitching. And usually these places sell their products at the stadium meaning no need for postage and packaging. And you'd be supporting a local business. I mean it's not like a largge heat transfer costs under a $1 and that the T Shirts cost under $6 and not like GN charge $21 for a tshirt... I do think its funny they charge nearly the same for hoodies at what Prem Clubs in the UK charge for training tops designed for actual athletes from smaller brands like Castore that is owned partly by Tennis Pro Andy Murray and makes kits for the now multibillion rich Newcastle United (their owner worth 350BN GBP and makes them the richest sports team in the world) and Wolves that are owned by super rich Fosun International. I mean that is something... How much did GN spend on the R&D of the product? How many different designs did they pay graduates to design? Or... OR.... Did they just take a PNG they already had to someone that prints onto tshirts and say "print us 'x' amount of these" .... And then charge the same price as companies that spend millions and billions on design and materials used. Mmmm... $30 for a hoodie made cheap or one that was bespoke designed for the club i support and more importantly... Designed to go through wear and tear and used on the training ground. I mean no offence... But google Adama Traore and see how many times he has had his shoulder dislocated by people pulling on his arm and shirt to stop him... His shoulder joint gave way before the stitching did.
@campersruincod6134 2 жыл бұрын
@@razerow3391 good joke 😂
@scivirus3563 2 жыл бұрын
Vehicle racing seats are meant to keep your SPINE in line in all condition for a long time amongst other things .also you must not be overweight and be relatively fit ..these guys do not Qualify
@Blunk_ 2 жыл бұрын
Less comfortable? Have you sit in a real racing seat? Obviously you don't know.
@ahabsbane 2 жыл бұрын
@@Blunk_ I have racing buckets in my NISMO and they are soooo comfortable, i6s like my car is giving me a hug! Seriously though I'm mildly overweight, have a bad back, and put in some serious hours driving, they give me no issues.
@directmiss 3 жыл бұрын
"Check your own dimensions." You see what you've failed to understand, Steve, is that the 4D armrests aren't for mere mortals like us, peasants who only have three dimensions. No. The 4D armrests are for the Ascended, those enlightened with the gift of one extra dimension. Only they can truly comprehend the majesty of the 4D armrest.
@d00dEEE 3 жыл бұрын
Only after you have achieved Total RGB Enlightenment may you ascend to the Fourth Dimension.
@MaD0MaT 3 жыл бұрын
Fourth dimension is time itself. Sitting in these is sending your spine back in time to ape times of our kind. So essentially anyone can use it.
@gudtimes6363 3 жыл бұрын
I read that in Penguinz0s voice.
@amashaziz2212 3 жыл бұрын
@@gudtimes6363 u watch him too? He bores me sometimes but at other times....OH MAN!!
@gudtimes6363 3 жыл бұрын
@@amashaziz2212 yeah he's pretty hit or miss but can be really entertaining and funny. Also talks about internet culture which I would else miss.
@Amir-gc8re 2 жыл бұрын
Steve's sarcasm about the 4D armrest is just hilarious
@Indigo_Gaming 11 ай бұрын
This is very valuable info, and I did look at several high-end office chairs before I landed on my "daily drivers." My situation is a bit rare in that I'm a massive individual at 6'8 and 270lbs, so I go to the absolute tallest chairs on offer, like the DXRacer King Series and the SecretLab Titan. If I was a good half-foot shorter, it seems like the ErgoChair would absolutely be the best option for me, with some tweaking. Thank you to Steve and the team for this reasoned and researched info!
@electricheadgino763 3 жыл бұрын
"This video was edited from this chair". Transparency at its finest.
@JarrodsTech 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I've wanted someone to cover this for so long, the gaming chairs seem to be such a meme. I use the Aeron myself, the thought process was 10+ year warranty when I was previously going going through generic "office chairs" every 2 years at about $200 a pop, so might as well just spend more on something that will last - no issues after about 5 years so far, comfort is fine, not amazing but gets the job done sitting for some 15 hour days.
@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you, Jarrod! Yes, that makes a ton of sense and I think is probably the same thought process as the big IT businesses go through when buying them for employees. Not everyone can afford a $1000+ instant hit for a new chair (vs. 5x $200 expenses over 10 years), so clearly there's a market for cheaper ones, but for people who can afford it, your argument makes a lot of sense!
@Ikxi 3 жыл бұрын
I think after 15 hours, everything gets uncomfortable . . .
@Vorrez 3 жыл бұрын
@@GamersNexus I actually prefer my gaming chair vs any office/ergo chair ive tested so far, but i dont like to sit ergonomically :P i usually keep my legs on the chair and im a small fella 179cm 55kg corrected height lol this is what happens with the devils lettuce
@denkoi1475 3 жыл бұрын
Warranty for 300 lbs, 24/7 usage. Especially for offices that cycle through multiple 8hour shifts
@Janzer_ 3 жыл бұрын
We used aeron's at the base I worked at. best damn chair i ever had. later I got a steelcase leap v2. still have it after 5 years. amazing chair. I sleep in it lol
@StardustLegacyFighter Жыл бұрын
I ended up getting the Aeron soon after I watched this video, and it's been amazing. I can't imagine going through the hassle of having to replace a gaming chair, after it inevitably fails.
@swapnilmankame 11 ай бұрын
@@s7r49 Have you tuned it for your body?
@AyeHalveQs Жыл бұрын
The best advice for buying a chair is to go to a store and find one that fits you and that you are comfortable in. I got a gaming chair at an office furniture store solely because it supported my posture for my computer use. The office chairs made for high capacity use were uncomfortable. The arm rests didn't go low enough, nor did the seat go low enough for me to reach the ground.
@oxsnxiwn7804 3 жыл бұрын
Me sitting on a worn out 16yr old chair my dad stole from the Air Force
@unknownunkown4992 3 жыл бұрын
Air Force would like to know your location.
@sy-zu4uz 3 жыл бұрын
What a badass history that chair has
@lameguy3352 3 жыл бұрын
300 dollars for the chair right now
@oxsnxiwn7804 3 жыл бұрын
@@lameguy3352 yoo deal the chairs worth like 30 dollars😂 wait wait I mean 500
@lisafairymeadow2034 3 жыл бұрын
Air force chairs are the best in the world, they've been specifically designed for the primary occupation of the airforce.
@CriKnight 3 жыл бұрын
Steve: "This chair would be an upgrade to someone sitting in a Dining Room chair" Me who uses a Dining Room chair: "You dare to insult my gaming chair!?"
@hailgod1 3 жыл бұрын
heh get an upgrade, i sat on one for years and had pain everywhere that touches the chair
@druskee2380 3 жыл бұрын
I've used a 1890 spring cushion dining chair for last 5 years lol. Finally upgraded to mesh last month!
@LumianGames 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I've been using a foldable garden chair since 3 years. had to fix a few joints when they flew apart ^^' I'd love a dining room chair or better XD
@ranjanbiswas3233 3 жыл бұрын
Steve: "This chair would be an upgrade to someone sitting in a Dining Room chair" Me who uses a Dining Room chair: "You dare to insult my gaming chair!?" #2
@abhimaanmayadam5713 3 жыл бұрын
As a rocker of the dining room chair myself (my desk is literally in my dining room), get a foam seat cushion off of Amazon. Totally worth it and it props you up an inch.
@Mittke88 2 жыл бұрын
I've switched from a gaming/racing chair to a Steelcase Gesture office chair. The difference in quality and comfort is staggering. When you think about it at first the price is mental, but this chair will at least last you a decade. In the end, it's a good deal.
@kwaliex Жыл бұрын
The fact that you want to spend 2K on an office chair is beyond me..
@mr.commonsense6645 Жыл бұрын
@@kwaliex holy shiit a chair cost 2k???
@JojoDigitalArtist Жыл бұрын
@@kwaliex Late reply but like they said a really good office chair is a buy once and never need to worry about a new one for the rest of your life essentially.
@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145 Жыл бұрын
@@kwaliex There are office chairs, and then there are office chairs... It all depends on what you can afford, how much time you spend sitting in it, and how long you want it to last. If I could afford to spend $2k on a chair, I absolutely would. Especially as you get older, a good chair is critical for posture and back health. Spending a lot of time sitting in a crappy chair with bad posture is a great way to develop anything from sciatica (which is extremely uncomfortable and bothers you literally 24/7 - while sitting, laying, or standing), to much more severe and painful issues. TL;DR: Don't try to shame people for spending a lot on something that they probably spend the majority of their waking hours sitting in. Some day you'll get it.
@lthandle 11 ай бұрын
Another Gesture owner chimming it. Even though it's absolutely very expensive but it's indeed worth it in the long run, especially if the user spends a lot of time on it. My issues were only that it's kinda trap heat and the head rest is a tad taller for my short height. The arm rest though is simply the best there is!
@RedRabbitII 2 ай бұрын
this is in super detail, omg, thank you for making this quality QUALITY video!
@aznwierdone 3 жыл бұрын
the whole gamersnexus team has a unique and quietly hysterical sense of humor.
@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын
"It's like a concrete L" "*** this chair" "this is a good chair"
@unknown_fusion9493 3 жыл бұрын
Wait what, i thought this video was old. Im an idiot
@megamanx466 3 жыл бұрын
I think a video in the theme of 'The Office' starring all of them would be humorous. 😅
@Aggnog 3 жыл бұрын
slapped like
@mvonsmallhausen3221 3 жыл бұрын
@@GamersNexus I did not expect the phrase "**** this chair" to appear in a youtube video, much less it being meaningful to the subject matter. Yet here we are.
@bryanhovanec3471 3 жыл бұрын
As a Physical Therapist who also likes to game, its amazing to see content creators emphasize the importance of keeping the body strong ALONG with proper positioning. This is why I love this channel
@Sinsanatis 3 жыл бұрын
well then, may i ask whats the best positioning for the arms and wrists? i hear that its good to have armrests line up with the table. also hear that armrest should be just that, RESTS. my right hand with the mouse is fine, but when it comes to the left hand for the kb, it gets a bit uncomfy as the kb is elevated no matter what and my wrist rests on the table. i think itd be ideal to have a shorter desk so instead of my arms being 90 degrees, its more like 95ish. but my table is too tall and my chair doesnt go high enough. but then at that point my feet dont touch the ground. so mainly i think i need a shorter table. ive been trying the seat lower and full arms up to elbows on the table but i dont think its that much better
@bryanhovanec3471 3 жыл бұрын
@@Sinsanatis You are basicly right. Back should be straight, arms resting on the arm rest without and pressure on the wrist/forearm on the table. Also keeping the wrist striaight as possible. Alot of the reading ive done actually has just the edge of the elbow on the rest and the majority of the arms are on the table
@Sinsanatis 3 жыл бұрын
@@bryanhovanec3471 to achieve straight arms i have to sit up really straight which i think i still need to work more on my back muscles to hold. back to more or less my old position i guess. still the main issues is my feet dont touch the ground, but i just kinda put my feet on the chair legs for that. then the other thing is that the kb still angles my left hand up and i rest my wrist on the table which i know isnt ideal, but keeping my wrist up for extended gaming sessions would be uncomfortable
@bryanhovanec3471 3 жыл бұрын
@@Sinsanatis i also have the same issues, i tend to slouch while at the chair. And def dont have your wrist ext this can cause the extra pressure that will lead to carpel tunnel
@Sinsanatis 3 жыл бұрын
@@bryanhovanec3471 alright, thanks for all the input off hours lol xD
@Mike.Muc.3.1415 Жыл бұрын
Anybody who has ever seen you on one of your downhill videos simply can not doubt your fitness. You are a monster on your bike. ;-)
@crome2298 2 жыл бұрын
I own the autonomous ergo chair for home and just recently purchased a cheap $100 chair at Costco for the office and I can say that I'm genuinely impressed with that Costco chair, it has mesh bottom and back and 100% reccomend it.
@RKroese 3 жыл бұрын
YEARS of actual ergonomic research. VS Marketing for teens.
@andrewstewart1464 3 жыл бұрын
Because why work when you can just sell products to uninformed consumers?
@luke_fabis 3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Beats, pre-Apple.
@Spazik86 3 жыл бұрын
Yea I never understood why people buy crap 150 USD chair for like 400-500 USD... But the reality is that it is all marketing, companies just give free chairs to KZfaqrs and Streamers, and people just buy it...
@Dynasty1818 3 жыл бұрын
Marketing for streamer losers more like.
@RKroese 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dynasty1818 ok, i understand the sentiment, but you just sound jelly 2 me. Lol
@What_Other_Hobbies 3 жыл бұрын
A good chair does not HAVE to give you instant comfort when you get in it. It does not give you discomfort after you are in it for a long time.
@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, well phrased. And also, the better chairs we've worked with take some time to conform to the body.
@BL1THE 3 жыл бұрын
it's just like a good pair of work shoes / insoles. instant comfort is often a sign of bad long term support
@SirChocula 3 жыл бұрын
I got a Serta chair that feels like magic when I sit in and feels great the entire time that I'm in it (+10 hours a day). So I respectfully disagree.
@zanemcmorris4541 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I felt with my Aeron, took 30 minutes to get comfy, and I haven't had back pain in the years since
@samchongjingxian2811 3 жыл бұрын
No need to explain it further...Lol Everybody will have different experiences, depends also what size are ur body, I am an Asian...And I definitely found more comfortable to sit on a gaming chair than a little office chair If u still need to look on other people opinions...I can only tell u are poor to even get a gaming chair
@sherwin4ever Жыл бұрын
I was about to buy a gaming chair, good thing I saw this. Thank you so much for the review! Keep safe and bless you guys! 😊😁
@Keenok 2 жыл бұрын
I have had my Herman Miller Aeron for over 9 years now. I spend on average 12 hours a day in it (sliding between my work and gaming rigs). One arm fabric has worn out, and the wheels are a bit worse for wear, but it is the best chair I have ever owned. I used to break and replace chairs every year, usually spending between 100 and 700USD. I have never been happier with a purchase than the Aeron. I live in Thailand so replacement parts are hard to come by, but the next time I am in the US I will just get new arms and wheels and it will be perfect again, hopefully for another 9 years.
@notEAdemize99 2 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, this chair costs 12x minimal wage in my country. Same situation with PC case prices. I don't understand how electronics get overseas at a better price than mechanical items. I wish some brand out there would be copying them for cheaper but it doesn't seem like it.
@ShlomoSilverberg 11 ай бұрын
that chair is a scam
@Keenok 11 ай бұрын
@@ShlomoSilverberg 10 years of flawless "chairing" says different.
@linusperssonsgamingchannel7354 5 ай бұрын
10 years is not impressive, a chair for 50$ can also work great for 10 years. Herman Miller is overpriced shit.@@Keenok
@21agdmnm 5 ай бұрын
Im not paying over 1k for a dam chair..
@RobSomeone 3 жыл бұрын
Just an excuse for Steve to talk more about mesh and air flow.
@Raivo_K 3 жыл бұрын
You know it. Some of the case makers could come up with creative chairs. Fractal Meshify Gaming Chair. Now with built in cable management and RGB.
@DzinkyDzink 3 жыл бұрын
@@Raivo_K "Excellent build quality, but issues with airflow.."
@Lodinn 3 жыл бұрын
@@DzinkyDzink Pretty much the only complaint I had about Meshify C is that the materials felt bit cheap... Airflow and cable management feel great though.
@Hersheyquest 3 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard at "the only thing less breathable than a vertagear chair is an NZXT case" hahaha
@drvish 3 жыл бұрын
ya that was a good one!
@kiroh1859 3 жыл бұрын
:( wait a minute I have an nzxt case
@EvilDalton 3 жыл бұрын
I did too from my vertagear chair quickly glancing over at my NZXT H510i lmao
@Royaltea_Citizen 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 🤣🤣
@oceyho 3 жыл бұрын
Some front and top panel customization (CNC'd holes on the h710) and it is one of the best, easily.
@alexrath9179 11 ай бұрын
Older video, but I came across it because it was in my list from watching more of your content. My Secret Labs chair is finally done after 4 years, and it was time for a replacement. Actually decided to make the plunge, and ordered an Aeron Gaming chair (the big difference is that it's a dark onyx black, and it's pre-configured. It actually had all the options I would have chosen anyway, so bonus because it was on sale). Thanks for covering something that really makes a difference!
@teseus6416 11 ай бұрын
I work 12 hour shifts and I spend most of those on an Ikea Markus. Over here it's around $135. I cannot recommend it enough, I love it so much I bought a couple for my home as well. I'm sure there are better and fancier chairs, but I couldn't find anything better for that price.
@corypalmer915 3 жыл бұрын
Me: *casually reading reviews on chairs* "awesome chair! 10 stars out of five" *next review* "DO NOT BUY THIS CHAIR SOOOO UNCOMFORTABLE"
@ThatBlakeCampbell 3 жыл бұрын
Really any product on Amazon.
@corypalmer915 3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatBlakeCampbell true
@idkser2016 3 жыл бұрын
go to a store and sit at the chair to be sure if you like it
@ZacLaver2512 3 жыл бұрын
@@idkser2016 I was going to say that.
@corypalmer915 3 жыл бұрын
@@idkser2016 too late i got the ergochair 2 it's pretty good
@D3L3T3 3 жыл бұрын
Testimony: I owned a gaming chair, it destroyed my tailbone and lower back. Bought a used herman miller and now I don't have the pain. Completely gone. This channel is for the people! 🤝👏👏👏🙏
@davidfence6939 3 жыл бұрын
When people scream Herman Miller costs too much I remind them to check the used markets and office buildings closing.
@thevillain4288 Жыл бұрын
Way late on this one - but in my experience a good chair for work shouldn't be 'comfy'. A sofa or arm chair should be comfy. A desk chair should be supportive and something you forget your in. Like a good shoe - you shouldn't really notice it during prolonged use. It should provide support where needed and encourage you to sit properly. If you want something comfy then go for it, ultimately your the one sitting in it. But i spent £400 on back problems before getting a Herman Miller and its been a year since my neck and back hurt. Worth it to me.
@Arthur-jx8bm Жыл бұрын
Opposite for me, those Herman Millers have actually caused me discomfort, not quite pain but discomfort, really dislike them and prefer cushioned chairs instead. Personal preference I guess.
@FredMaverik Жыл бұрын
@@Arthur-jx8bm exactly me, what the fuck have these people been using? i'm tired of office chairs and WANT to be comfy
@Arthur-jx8bm Жыл бұрын
@@FredMaverik literally
@AndrewB23 Жыл бұрын
@@Arthur-jx8bm it's probably because you're used sitting with bad posture and no support
@Arthur-jx8bm Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewB23 I am used to sitting in Herman Miller chairs, so unless you say they have bad support then I don't think it's that.
@BrianSmith-ct3kh 2 жыл бұрын
The best decision I ever made was buying a used HON Ignition office chair from an office furniture store instead of trying to buy a "gaming" chair. It's so solidly made that it'll probably last for years and it's comfortable.
@TubularAnde 3 жыл бұрын
Steve, I for one am deathly disappointed that this isn't a Gamers Nexus™ Gaming Chair announcement video. No I didn't watch, why do you ask
@nigamelon9096 3 жыл бұрын
That might be saved later for dissapoinment build merch🤔
@ravenshrike 3 жыл бұрын
Crandall office allows custom prints on their refurbished fabric chairs. So get a refurbished Leap and slap GN blue and a wireframe logo on it.
@SWIRFTV 3 жыл бұрын
where is the link to pre-order the GN chair?
@Quamsi 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta say my gaming chair i picked up 3 years or so ago is one of my highest financial regrets. 400$ to make my back and legs hurt, compared to a free office chair i got from work that was wayyy more comfortable and i could sit in far longer without aching or losing circulation.
@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын
Oof. Any idea which office chair it was? What do you use now?
@frozencold199 3 жыл бұрын
@@GamersNexus do gaming headset test next, they are just as awful as chairs
@Blue-cq2hl 3 жыл бұрын
Mine is the only chair that I've had that didn't cost an arm and a leg and also didn't break down physically after a year lol. It's been mostly cosmetic issues with it though but I tried them out when I was buying. I have yet to find another chair that is either supportive or big enough without worrying about padding breaking down into ass numbing territory lol
@castlebear199 3 жыл бұрын
@@frozencold199 idk I’d consider the PC 38x a damn good headset
@Quamsi 3 жыл бұрын
@@GamersNexus ahhh i have no idea what the chair i have now is. Pretty generic looking..... the gaming chair is an Ak Racing something or other (looks exactly like all the other gaming chairs, as predicted), i got it from bestbuy.
@agentmichael_scarn3474 2 жыл бұрын
This video has me dying bro😂😂😂 the beginning of the video you sound like a HIGHLY concerned news reporter😂😂😂
@dirkbester9050 11 ай бұрын
I recommend adding a Vitrazza glass mat to your Aeron. The chair rolls really smoothly on it (get the special soft rubber wheels). The glass is more expensive up front but lasts vastly longer, and does not crumble after a few years, or dent like plastic mats.
@pepperonipizzamen 3 жыл бұрын
It speaks volumes about your integrity as a reviewer that you make a point about addressing core strength & fitness, rather than just pointing to a product to magically improve posture. Thank you GN!
@MeNoWorryYouNoWorry 3 жыл бұрын
Should've hired Hitchcock and Scully to scrutinize these chairs. They're experts in that field.
@ncochran01 3 жыл бұрын
Nice Brooklyn 99 ref right there.
@Goblinstomper24 3 жыл бұрын
I hear Hitchcock once rode an office chair home in a blizzard.
@joshuabilkenroth3249 3 жыл бұрын
They would even do it for free if you give them food
@intrusiveapparel 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha your a goat for that comment
@Voidals 3 жыл бұрын
My surname is Hitchcock :)
@timeplustragedy9023 2 ай бұрын
One of my favorite GN videos! For years i used a metal folding chair that had lost it's back cushion and developed permanent scars on my back that make it look like I've been lashed. My partner lovingly calls them my "world of Warcraft battle scars"
@SamCyanide 2 жыл бұрын
I have a leather full back chair from the 90s, looks like a CEO/villain chair. Been using it for 20 years and it is still awesome, although the foam is wearing down a bit under the leather
@neverfond 3 жыл бұрын
5:35 OMG that "Zhejiang" pronunciation is just spot on, good job Steve.
@tolpacourt 3 жыл бұрын
50 cent army agrees
@Deceptikhan 3 жыл бұрын
I think he speaks Chinese...or Mandarin, or...I'm not sure and now I feel bad for saying anything.
@ericclarkva 3 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought the instant I heard his pronounciation. I was like, "Damn, someone took the time to learn how to pronounce something in Mandarin!"
@ash9280 3 жыл бұрын
@@tolpacourt en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Earnest_Voice
@thepsychobilly88 3 жыл бұрын
First time I watched that part I thought that it was an audio glitch on the part of my headphones. Had to re-listen that part and I would've never guessed that Zhejiang is supposed to be pronounced that way. It sounds beautiful :) I would've pronounced it something like Cheychang, but now I know better :D
@A.Froster 3 жыл бұрын
Wait ? You actually made a full on fledge video about "gaming" chairs ? This is why i subbed , never disappointed
@VanFactor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. I have been using an office chair at Costco for years, was considering gaming chair but they all looked the same to me. Thanks for explanation lol. Makes me feel appreciative of what I have.
@Jive33 Ай бұрын
I bought the blue-cushioned ErgoChair 2 about 4 years ago. I added elbow cushions from Amazon for $5. Best chair I’ve ever gamed in. Extremely comfortable. Looks great. Really good for posture. And still going strong 4 years later.
@Afilon 3 жыл бұрын
As a subscriber to both, I love the balance between Linus who sells us shit we don't need and Steve who tells us not to buy shit we don't need.
@nickd7935 3 жыл бұрын
At least lttstore.com doesn't sell a stupid gaming chair. Linus may be a high pitched easily excitable sponsor boi, but at least he's a good and honest businessman that doesn't sell products he doesn't use himself. His “showcase” and sponsored videos are definitely getting close to shill territory, but he never says anything he doesn't fully believe, he just may not fully show *all* of the cons of the product in the sponsored video itself. A great example would be the 8k gaming video he did with the 3090. Everything he said was factually true, but iirc he just didn't make a comment on the price of the 3090. He definitely slammed it in his actual review of the card tho, so it's not like he will never say bad things about a product, he just usually won't say them in the sponsored content itself.
@swapnilmankame 11 ай бұрын
@@nickd7935 this comment didn't age well
@nickd7935 11 ай бұрын
@@swapnilmankame ..... no, no it did not. 😅
@Chris-hn2md 3 жыл бұрын
"Gaming" is like when they use the word "Tactical" or "Military grade" in some Item's title. It's just wordplay and hot garbage.
@thecoolguy9364 3 жыл бұрын
Wish body armor: "2021 Military Grade 3A New Amazing Body Armor!" Then it's just aluminum armor...
@tilburg8683 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao I think my gigabyte motherboards talks about some military grade thing. I think it was alloys or something but it's been a while since I've seen the box.
@davidlakatos9904 3 жыл бұрын
@@thecoolguy9364 Did they lie though? Like “mil grade aluminum 6061” could mean, ,,yeah, our dinner trays are made out of Al 6061”. 😂 Even mil spec doesn’t guarantee quality, it simply means parts from different manufacturers are interchangable in said spec.
@RezaQin 3 жыл бұрын
And military grade is literally the cheapest materials they could get.
@davidlakatos9904 3 жыл бұрын
@kev063 I think most of them are paid for to use them during streams.
@W1nDs0R Жыл бұрын
Herman Miller Aeron = GOAT. Used to get so much back pain working from home + gaming, that doesn't happen anymore. Bought a used one for £300, cheaper than most gaming chairs and after nearly three years of use it's still in great condition, despite buying it used.
@Reesezhatena 4 ай бұрын
All though I find these guys overly critical I can tell that it’s a genuine perspective and I really appreciate that
@EposVox 3 жыл бұрын
So glad to see others finally pushing this cause. Fought for it last year.
@Teckk 3 жыл бұрын
Stop lying
@waynegnarlie1 3 жыл бұрын
Your seed and the seeds of others have sprouted and saved me from wasting money. Kudos to all!!
@shadyman3351 3 жыл бұрын
Gaming chairs are proven to give you better aim
@jaykutts9664 3 жыл бұрын
A veteran of the 2020 chair war?
@SPFAlpha 3 жыл бұрын
Rosa Parks can suck it! This man is a true hero! Yay!
@diewindows5628 3 жыл бұрын
"The name of the factory might as well be ctrl C ctrl V" This man has no mercy.
@KokoroKatsura 3 жыл бұрын
it's called vendors
@MrMastadox 3 жыл бұрын
The irony is that the same goes for the autonomous and komene chairs. They are chinese rebrands all the same and can be bought forbway less under different brandnames.
@MrMastadox 3 жыл бұрын
@@GandaBaer ?
@MrMastadox 3 жыл бұрын
@@GandaBaer haven't bought one yet. I wanted to get a rebranded autonomous for 230 euro instead of the 370 euro autonomous is charging. Found the exact same chair. They are just not in stock due to china delivery problems. The reason i am not going for a kemeno or rebrand of the komene is because i often go all buddha in my chair and sit on it like a monk. Don't think mesh seats will endure that. But i saw a komene chair rebrand somewhere too. It was cheaper but not by much. So komene isn't ripping people off as much as autonomous is. They let their customers pay for their agressive marketing. What chair you should buy is up to you, your usecase, your size etc just do the research. But whatever you do. Do not buy the Autonomous . It comes out of the factory for 100 dollars. Then shipping, customs etc. The price should be just above 200 somewhere. Not the insane prices Autonomous asks for these china build plastic chairs. Take your time to look around. The newer komene chair isn't liked as much as the older version. Be mindful of that before you buy one.
@TheTechnicalMiracle Жыл бұрын
A little late to this and IDK if anyone will read but please buy the middle-ground chairs (like the Ergochair) from an authorized dealer, not off ebay like I did. I got mine for much cheaper and while it was new, it was shipped with the wrong piston for height adjustment. At 25:59 you can see part of the piston's black base peaking over the wheel frame. Yeah, mine doesn't peak over, it sits flush with the top of the wheel base with just the stainless steel metal popping out. In short, they gave me the wrong-size piston, it's not supposed to sink all the way through like mine. This is a problem because there is literally no height to the thing and it doesn't work with my desk. I had to use a straight pipe wrench to twist the piston out and then a 3 pound rubber mallet to knock the piston out of the base. As a tip, once the piston has been removed from the chair's base (but still stuck in the wheel frame), place the wheel frame on a corner of something sturdy, like two good tables touching or a balcony's corner rails or chest-high concrete. Let gravity do some of the work for you while you hammer that piston and knock it out of the base. You can use a hammer but a rubber mallet will insure you don't destroy the piston. But the reason why I recommend buying from the manufacturer is that this stuff happens and the Ergochair makers do actually have decent warranties and send you replacement parts if something like this happens. Amazon to the rescue for me this time and it was only 25 bucks. Videos that helped: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hpmPZcqnmJOUYJs.html&t= kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9idna54l6usgaM.html
@francisconobrega4940 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sitting in a wood dinning chair with 2 pillows(back and bottom) and I've been looking to buy an office chair for so long but couldn't decide. This video really gave me a perspective without trying any of the chairs.
@sydlou2020 2 жыл бұрын
Funnily enough the most comfortable office chair I've sat in has to be this old leather office chair from the 90s my friend found in our college's furniture warehouse. Felt more like a La-Z-Boy than an actual office chair. Heavenly.
@dsakurai 2 жыл бұрын
Speaking of la-z boy, I have one, and I love it so much, except that it's too big for my desk
@TarterSauce Жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I've been trying to find with zero luck.
@eneco3965 Жыл бұрын
@@YusefYandron They don't make them like they used to
@YusefYandron Жыл бұрын
@@BlueCheeseWheeze i actually take that back turns out i just needed to tighten the screws more
@iloveeverything4380 Жыл бұрын
Wouldn't that just make u tired n not wanna work
@diamondarrow4567 3 жыл бұрын
Me waiting for the noise normalized thermal tests
@Ikxi 3 жыл бұрын
That one chair was really squeaky
@hardlyworgen71 3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a fart joke.
@eliezerortizlevante1122 3 жыл бұрын
Gaming chairs are about 61C Office chairs are 31C or less cuz watercooled cushions
@CDReimer 3 жыл бұрын
Before or after Taco Bell?
@CaveyMoth 3 жыл бұрын
I recommend a chair with a mesh bottom.
@Sidkain Жыл бұрын
I got a Secretlab Chair after having a cheap Amazon gaming racing chair for a long time. The Secretlab has been perfect for me (One of the only companies to include a smaller model for shorter people). Lumbar support is fantastic, magnetic pillow doesn't have the sag issues like the "seatbelt" pillows do, armrests are CUSHY (even more so after I warranty replaced them when some of the material started cracking on the originals. The model number for the new replacements is V3 versus the V1 on the originals I got, so I know they've been changing and upgrading things). Based on the warranty experience alone that I've had with Secretlab, the high price was well worth it. Also went with softweave over leather/faux leather and it was defintely the right choice. All that being said, when this Secretlab dies on me - and I expect it to last a VERY long time, it's still doing well a year later - I'll probably go with a mesh ergonomic office to save a bit more money and still have a fantastic chair for posture and comfort.
@firestxrmrev 9 ай бұрын
you have the exact same experience as me, only complaint I have about the secretlab is that the armrests have quite a lot of give in the rotation adjustment, but the memory foam armrests are super nice
@ryanpipkin 2 жыл бұрын
The Aeron is, hands down, the best chair I have ever sat on. Not only does it offer sustained comfort and lack of fatigue over very long periods of sitting, but also it is insanely durable and maintains resale value forever. There are used Aerons on the market going for $600 today, that are 20+ years old. And they are just as good today, as they were when sold new.
@bifm3651 Жыл бұрын
This is the biggest thing that most people don’t consider. You can sit in a Herman Miller or Steelcase chair for 8 hours straight and never experience fatigue/discomfort, meanwhile a cheaper knockoff of these you might start to experience it after a few hours, and garbage chairs you may notice it in under an hour or two. For most people, a cheaper dedicated office chair with a similar design to a HM/Steelcase around the $2-300 price will do solid for years. For a full time job…just bite the bullet and get the more expensive ergonomic options by the leaders..your body will thank you. Also, get some overstock/office close outs for half price versus buying new.
@Arrivedearly 11 ай бұрын
I've worked at my company for 7 years now, and all the Aeron chairs that get daily use are still going strong. Dunno how long we had them prior to me working there, but that says a lot about the quality of the chairs
@DolphLundgrensDolphinDungeon 6 ай бұрын
I don't why anyone would think that saying "hands down" is a normal thing to do
@lightofscorpio9396 3 жыл бұрын
ah yes finally someone covering this
@mephInc 3 жыл бұрын
Jayz2cents did this a while ago...
@fallen1102 3 жыл бұрын
Linus has talked about this many times
@Waldo1122 3 жыл бұрын
@@fallen1102 Yet continues to accept sponsors by gaming chair companies and sits in those said uncomfortable gaming chairs.
@fabriziolazo7102 3 жыл бұрын
Many people have covered this topic before. But perhaps not with the same audience at GN.
@JosePineda-jn8jk 3 жыл бұрын
@@Waldo1122 lol how do you think these tubers make money? Ad revenue plays a part but they all have sponsors. Just have to take everything they say with a grain of salt (as we should do anyways)
@gerriti 3 жыл бұрын
This has to be the fastest I've clicked on a video. Rigorous testing of BS gaming chairs? IM SOLD Edit: 3 minutes in and the sarcasm has made it so worth it
@tengkualiff 3 жыл бұрын
ikr
@delivix Жыл бұрын
I've used a Herman Miller Aeron for at least 10 years and couldn't recommend them more. Started using them as the standard chair at my office, then bought my own during the COVID WFH period (I bought from a 2nd hand company the buys as part of office closures). The quality of the materials and the range of adjustments are absolutely superb. Yes these things are expensive, but if you have a desk job like me, you can't put a price on the productivity and wellbeing boost you get from being comfortable all day.
@StardustLegacyFighter Жыл бұрын
💯
@RaccChannel Жыл бұрын
How much did you spend on it if you mind me asking?
@subyouwont 7 ай бұрын
How do they fit for women? I am small
@rBennich 7 ай бұрын
@@subyouwont They have different sizes.
@bobbysup Жыл бұрын
Great video! Finding the correct chair is extremely difficult and you can spend a ton of money before finding it
@evlee1295 3 жыл бұрын
"we added a more powerful gas lift for our American market --which they recommended, by the way--" lmaoooooooooooooooooo
@nullunit 3 жыл бұрын
As an American fatty, I bottom out inferior chair pistons, I am glad they are looking out for heaviest among us.
@mordante01 3 жыл бұрын
@@nullunit You are the inferior person. It's not an inferior piston.
@Kirtahl 3 жыл бұрын
@@mordante01 jesus man, we know its not great to be fat. But being a knob is not helping anyone.
@Wasmachineman 3 жыл бұрын
@@00O3O1B go away Carlos
@Starscreamious 3 жыл бұрын
28:03 "We shot everything before this point in about August of 2020 and then we just let it all *_sit_* ." - Steve "Pun Intended" Burke
@GamersNexus 3 жыл бұрын
I'll pretend it was intentional!
@GewelReal 3 жыл бұрын
@@GamersNexus That's what they always say
@Alfenium Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the personal fitness segment. Basic core and back strength really help build and maintain good posture.
@willlee9550 Жыл бұрын
Honestly, that last piece of advice about core strength, stretching, and maintaining fitness saved me money and was more helpful than picking the right chair.
@sirwaffleburger9195 3 жыл бұрын
"a more powerful gas lift for our american market, which they recommended by the way"
@zengrath 3 жыл бұрын
Haha, i actually didn't get that when i watched the video but now i do reading your comment.
@redrock425 3 жыл бұрын
It always amused me when the main difference between the American and Asian gamer was one would eat themself to death whilst the other would starve!
@Penfolduk001 3 жыл бұрын
To be fair, due to differences in food habits and some genetic factors, people of South East Asian and Indian sub-continent heritage would tend to be smaller and lighter than their North American and British counterparts. However they are catching up to the US and UK in heart disease and other obesity-related conditions, as economic prosperity increases and Western food options become more affordable and available.
@vaderglenn 3 жыл бұрын
I fucking crird when he said that, I was like god damn...
@janus3555 3 жыл бұрын
Well, no shit. Chinese men are at best, the height and weight of a 16 year old girl.
@jacobvriesema6633 2 жыл бұрын
I did my engineering internship with Steelcase in their "task chair" group. I initially thought it was ridiculous that people paid $500-1,000 for Leap, Think, or Amia chairs. Then I started using them daily for hours on end, and I am completely amazed at how comfy they are. I personally sat in an Amia daily, and it was one of the most comfortable chairs I've ever used. I use a $500 Steelcase chair at home and I absolutely love it. I use it every day for several hours since 2011 (so 10+ years old as I type this) and it's still in immaculate shape and still comfy. It truly is worth hundreds of dollars for a decent task chair. I helped write test specs for these chairs and they're beat to shit in testing to simulate 25 years of abuse. Unless you're tossing your chair down stairwells, it will last a long and good life, and support your body well.
@danielionanov5620 2 жыл бұрын
Whats the chair you use
@TheJTrilogy 2 жыл бұрын
@Ensrick we stan the leap in this house
@jfhdhiwdhwhsyffuso 2 жыл бұрын
GOt a used leap v2, beat all the garbage gaming chair i used to have in my young
@fkdonaldtrump7194 2 жыл бұрын
@@jfhdhiwdhwhsyffuso are office chairs better then gaming chairs for gaming?
@isaaccutlip5815 2 жыл бұрын
@@jfhdhiwdhwhsyffuso yea are they better ?
@shift8769 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review especially pointing out the differences between the chairs. I personally like a gaming chair because of the way the wings hug my upper body and legs. I have a Maxnomic that I've owned over 5 years that unfortunately is showing its wear. I would just like to replace the seat cushion and fix the arm rests and I think it would last another 5 years (the elastic head rest still hasn't drooped ;). Anyway, thank you for your insight. I've always thought the more expensive chairs were better quality and now that you've shown me that a $500 chair is the same as a $200ish chair. I'll buy that. I don't need a triple snake logo, I have lots of stickers 😆
@McVilla1N 8 ай бұрын
This dude is a absolute heaven sent. Remember the new egg thing and im glad i found him again before dropping the money on one of those ridiculous chairs at ridiculous prices. About to finally build my first computer. Remember watching alot of your videos to figure out if i should wait until after the covid quarantine and im absolutely glad i did. Much appreciated Edit: I'm crying he said yeah f this chair. Absolute gold 😂😂
@chevogliomai 3 жыл бұрын
I could feel my gaming chair becoming more and more unconfortable by the minute
@papimuro8519 3 жыл бұрын
watches video** me: removes gaming chair from cart
@crazymonkey60123 3 жыл бұрын
Let me guess when you buy a pc. If it says gaming on it than you buy one 😂👍
@noober341 3 жыл бұрын
@@crazymonkey60123 must have rgb too
@karmellammy4773 3 жыл бұрын
noober341 people that care about rgb really don’t have a life, unless your a kid 12 and younger.
@SlutGdanteChosenOneSwinger14 3 жыл бұрын
I care about rgb because one with out rgb is bland.
@GeneralNOH 3 жыл бұрын
@@SlutGdanteChosenOneSwinger14 classy*
@Blood1Zero 6 ай бұрын
I have been using an anesthesiologist chair for 15 years now. It has been the best chair I have ever used. The seat has ripped but other than that it still works perfectly and hasn't lost any functionality.
@justinh7099 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Did anyone notice a plant moving away from the thermal paste ad?
@bndncn 3 жыл бұрын
The armrests actually can travel through time at one second per second, and only in one direction.
@radumirceabunica7492 3 жыл бұрын
wanna guess the direction?
@dogboy0912 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sold.
@a.andrei5826 3 жыл бұрын
They are very useful though, "5D" should be the next thing for when you lean back, like changing the armrests angle against the seat's angle.
@radumirceabunica7492 3 жыл бұрын
@@a.andrei5826 when armrest angles (pitch) are not manually adjustable but change their angle synchronized to the seating area in certain ratios with the backrest (mine is 2:1, so for every 20degrees of tilt on my backrest, the armrests tilt back by 10degrees) they call it a synchro mechanism. but i guess 5d rolls off the tongue better so it could be marketed LOL
@danrux6282 Жыл бұрын
For me the thing that pushed the Aeron chair over the top was the 12 year warranty. I am a fairly large dude at 6'3" 260. I freaking destroy chairs. After buying two $400+ gaming chairs in the same year, and having one break and drop me on my back, I decided I would go back to what I sat in at the office. Primarily because I used it for 10 years without even thinking about it. The gaming chairs however were both initially comfortable, then felt like sitting on cement after about 2 months. The aeron chairs mesh is still holding up almost 2 years later and has not sagged despite my squatch like ass spending 50+ hours a week in it. Add the breathability of it in the summer, and the complete lack of "swamp ass", and I would take it every day of the week.
@TopPickss4U 8 ай бұрын
This is exactly the type of review I needed thank you 1
@larsmurdochkalsta8808 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I have a mesh chair. The issue I have is the reliability of the height adjustment piston. Honestly just going to go to a standing desk at this point. But racing chairs are for more than crash protection. it's also for holding you in position relative to the controls. The ones they appear most similar to are the more casual style of seats for your typical club racer. I might not even hate them if they put efforts into breathability, and had some way to hard mount sim controls like flight stick or steering wheels and pedals without having to buy a whole separate seat for that.
@mubzies7125 3 жыл бұрын
"Sitting in a dining room chair..." Me who has been using the same dining room chair for two years....
@andromeda874 3 жыл бұрын
Same goes for me :)
@Tunjungbun 3 жыл бұрын
two years, that's a rookie number been using a common foldable chair for like almost decade right here
@EKottaYT 3 жыл бұрын
Same, and my back hurts a lot from long computer sessions
@MoneyGangshorts 3 жыл бұрын
Me
@tomaspilcer1014 3 жыл бұрын
Im just about to buy a new chair and Im sitting on a dining room chair right now and I have to say Its literally pain in the ass...
@jesso2k6 3 жыл бұрын
"This is a good chair." - Patrick The 2 month wait on my Ergochair 2 has been validated!
@johngonzalez7052 3 жыл бұрын
wow it took two months. I ordered mine bf and I got it in two weeks
@jesso2k6 3 жыл бұрын
@@johngonzalez7052 That's great! I was accused of shilling for Autonomous when I said that on their Facebook page because others had waited longer. Things have improved I guess
@dstns 3 жыл бұрын
@@jesso2k6 probably because autonomous is known pretty well for shilling/astroturfing their chairs
@thedamntrain3467 3 жыл бұрын
Ergochair 2 is apparently very overrated. Bad build quality and the design of the seat is HORRIBLE if you're taller than average since it kills the bloodflow in your legs. Check out some of the reviews that aren't full of shilling to get a better picture.
@jesso2k6 3 жыл бұрын
@@thedamntrain3467 well I have one so I don't actually need someone to tell me if I'm comfortable or if it's better than my Ikea Markus, I have my butt for that. The original comment about needing Patrick's validation was a joke.
@ItsShatter 6 ай бұрын
I bought a Secretlabs chair a couple years ago for so much money it's embarrassing. I went ahead and returned it for a refund, paying the ridiculous restocking fees. After that, I got a $200 office chair on sale for $120 and it has been my chair for all things office/gaming related ever since. I can sit in it for 12+ hours every day without any issues and it is amazing.
@sheldon_neville_fishing3328 8 ай бұрын
I took an office chair from my work they didnt want anymore as it was several years old. Ive had it for 3 years and still going strong. Best free chair ever
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