S-Tier Chair...IF you know the hidden adjustment! | Humanscale Freedom w/ Headrest

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I used to hate the Humanscale Freedom...until I found out about the hidden adjustment and tried the headrest version. Why? Let's get Ahnest!
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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - What's a Self-Adjusting Chair?
0:55 - I Appreciate You!!
1:15 - Build Quality + Price
2:03 - Casters + Legs
2:27 - Adjustments Under the Chair
3:36 - HIDDEN ADJUSTMENT! MUST WATCH!!
4:53 - 12,000,000
5:14 - The Seat
6:56 - The Arms
9:40 - The Backrest + Lumbar
12:11 - The Headrest + Headphone Experience
15:53 - Sizing Recommendation
17:06 - Return + Warranty Policy
17:31 - Final Thoughts

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@Ahnestly 5 ай бұрын

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@johng1857 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video! You're totally correct about the hidden adjustment and I was looking for something just like this!

@justadad2304 5 ай бұрын

I think in some respects the Freedom + headrest is one of the most, if not the most comfortable office chair. The padding & shaping of seat, back and headrest are incredibly comfortable for me, armrests are comfortable too though I prefer they were closer to my body. I think the movement of the chair is very nice too and works as beautifully sitting in the chair as it looks when you watch somebody else recline. The issue I found is how the movement of the chair and the geometry of the main supporting surfaces don't exactly synchronize perfectly. It is not exactly the problem the BTOD guys describe, in my experience/perspective. But there is something to it, where, if you adjust seat pan, backrest, headrest to fit like a glove when upright, then when you recline, the geometry and relative placement of these surfaces in supporting my body changes and it is no longer perfect. Adjusting for a better fit in recline mode leaves less than perfection in the fit going back to upright position. Maybe it's just my personal proportions or maybe I'm imagining things... I am jealous of anybody who decides to go for this chair and experience what a great, luxurious ergonomic-to-lounge solution it is.

@michaelspurling4376 5 ай бұрын

I'm sitting in my second Freedom chair and I love it. I got the gel upgrade in the seat of the first one I owned and, while it was comfortable, it had durability issues. It developed creases and the gel began to leak out.

@Doenstop 5 ай бұрын

that sounds insanely absurd

@Naaackers 2 ай бұрын

Had this chair for 4 years. Didn't know about the secret adjustment. LUL. Thank you!

@vikk6063 2 ай бұрын

For me the hidden adjustment was what you've shown with the backrest, didn't know you could push it further down.

@Nigel__ 5 ай бұрын

I remember you saying that you hated the Freedom. Good to see that you changed your mind lol. The Freedom is my favorite.

@MakinaDeMuerte 5 ай бұрын

this was the chair that wrecked his back...

@Ahnestly 5 ай бұрын

This is why it took so long for me to review this chair…I was positive I was going to hate this chair like I did all those years ago (Pre KZfaq review days!) when I bought it on a whim looking for a new chair. But when I found out about the hidden adjustment for the self adjust recline…GAME. CHANGER. also, the headrest makes it a lot more complete of a chair!! The one I bought used a while back, the self adjust tilt was so loose. Felt like my back was breaking. 2 weeks of using it this time for 8+ hours a day and I loved it!! No issues at all!!

@S7tronic 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the detailed review. I had a Freedom headrest for the last 7 years, sold it recently and bought a Gesture headrest. I found the seat cushion foam (non gel type) was quite shallow and I bottomed out on the hard plastic after a few years of use and ended up using lots of cushions, last one being an amazon gel seat cushion. I'm 6'1" and 90kg's. The backrest and headrest could also do with a bit more cushioning IMO. The chair got a bit squeaky and rattled near the end, but held up well apart from that. I found out about the allen key tip on a forum..daft as you say it makes a huge difference to the chair. One thing that was amazing and I miss with the gesture is how the arms move when you recline-the Gestures are fixed.

@venom5809 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for reviewing this chair, almost impossible to find anything about it and even worse finding one to try out. I really want to buy one but don't want to without trying it first and they almost never come up for sale on Marketplace.

@escapedgoat 5 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a video for heavy duty chairs - chairs that support 350lbs or more. Many have horrible design flaws that you don't realize until it's too late to return them, e.g. back mount fails, cheap gas cylinder, poorly constructed base and wheel inserts, tilt risk when a larger person leans back, etc.. As a 375lbs man of 6'3" I've had no luck with office chairs and can't find one that holds up or doesn't want to kill me - including the gesture which feels like it's trying to rip out my spine through my butt if I sit in it for more than 10 minutes.

@TheAngelwaqar 3 ай бұрын

Awesome review!

@MasterAdamonia 5 ай бұрын

Can you tell me where this adjustment screw is on the older models? Mine doesn't have it in the same place as yours.

@alishmee 5 ай бұрын

What would you recommend on a old/refurbished/new chair at most $7-800? I have the freedom without headrest and have considered a used freedom with headrest for around $400. That problem is that I have some lower back pain with the chair, although I am not sure if it’s because of my settings or the cushion being stiff (this one was refurbished by Madison Seating). I’m 5’7” about 200 lbs and work from home but also need something for gaming. I would definitely prefer something with good lumbar. I would also love to get it with a headrest. Have been considering a Haworth Fern, HM embody (used through Madison seating), HM Vantum, or Freedom with headrest (also used from a local seller that sells liquidated office products). The freedom is coming out the cheapest at around $430 with the other 3 being 700+

@Vichion 4 ай бұрын

will you cover the new Steelcase Karman with high back?

@wpny10606 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Great video!. What is your opinion on the noise when recling the chair? Is it excessive as some reviewers state? I think your video is muted during the reclining. I think loud clicking noises might be a deal breaker for me. Thanks!

@macally7450 5 ай бұрын

looking for you review the Newtral Magic H Chair thanks

@vannicrider7953 3 ай бұрын

Does it have a serial number so Humancase can trace how old it is for the warranty?

@Kelekona_808 5 ай бұрын

Not being a shot king I think the armrests are a show stopper for me. But seems like a solid option for our short Kings and Queens. Do you have any sub 5' kiddos that could try the chair out? Seems like it might be a great working/studying/gaming chair with it's auto adjusting features.

@jaycarlson4204 26 күн бұрын

Just got this chair form a government auction for $10 and it's in a really good condition. The only thing I dislike is how low the arm rest is

@KevsChronicles 5 ай бұрын

Love your reviews just subscribed. There is a company and 2 chairs from them that has me perplexed because so little reviews and yet they seem like they would be top tier in the mid price category. Can you please add to your reviews a Singapore company called Hinomi and review and compare their two models called the H1 pro V2 and the newest X1?

@Ahnestly 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! I want to check out Hinomi, but haven't had the chance. They reached out and I asked if I could review their chairs, but they're only interested in sponsoring a video and won't send chairs over otherwise (in other words, only letting me do an overview, not a review)...which has me very suspicious!

@Munchy2000 3 ай бұрын

I'm down to deciding between the Haworth Fern and the Humanscale Freedom Headrest. I'm going to try both in a showroom, but which would you go for, and is there anything I should watch out for in either?

@Ahnestly 3 ай бұрын

I think the fern is an overall better chair. More customization to it. The humanscale is also an excellent chair, but better for people who want to set and forget their chair settings

@undi9224 5 ай бұрын

it would be nice to see a review on the new razer iskur v2

@mza2001 3 ай бұрын

Damn my Seat Depth lever doesnt work, is there any solutions or some loosening screws I have to do?

@Ahnestly 2 ай бұрын

It might have broken...I think the mechanism is made from plastic. It can def be fixed/replaced!

@Tea_Leaves741 5 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure mine had a metal base. Maybe they 'updated' it to cheap out? If so that's very disappointing. I like the chair a lot.

@Nurhssein 5 ай бұрын

you can configure it with a metal base its a upgrade and costs more than the plastic or powdered aluminium base

@emryspaperart 4 ай бұрын

oh seeing someone taller than me (5'9 ish) sit cross legged on this thing absolutely sold me

@LittleFishBigMind 5 ай бұрын

About to get the embody now you came up with this 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Ahnestly 5 ай бұрын

Lolll let me know what you decide on (both on sale too!!). Please consider using my links when you pick up!!

@LittleFishBigMind 5 ай бұрын

@@Ahnestly gonna go test this one in the store very quick was never on my radar.

@LittleFishBigMind 5 ай бұрын

Tried the freedom the armrests don't go in enough for me (I'm 5'2) and too many moving pieces not for me 🫠

@ek19751 5 ай бұрын

What is the best chair for around $300 for someone with lower back pain?

@jackboxer7537 5 ай бұрын

Colamy Atlas. But blind chair recommendations are pretty much useless.

@johnbeer4963 Ай бұрын

I have one. They're lovely when new. The longevity sucks. Sure, it's the most comfortable uncomfortable seat there is. You can feel it being right for your spine. Mine is worn out in 3 years. The pull-handle just broke off one day, the frame creaks and bangs and makes noise like it's going to break. The swivel is failing. The gel pads are falling off the armrests and the headrest moves out of position annoyingly. Relegated to guest chair, I now have something else.

@long-long. 10 күн бұрын

What else?

@tylergustman9494 5 ай бұрын

The college I attend has these in their classrooms, better believe I’m bringing a hex wrench to class.

@Ahnestly 5 ай бұрын

I love this comment so much LOL. You need to do it when the other students are there…guaranteed they’ll ask you what you’re doing and then other students will ask you to adjust theirs/borrow the wrench. You’re gonna be MVP

@formulaic78 4 ай бұрын

That must be why college is so expensive in the US!

@tylergustman9494 4 ай бұрын

@@formulaic78 It can be expensive, but there are many grants, scholarships, and exemptions that counter that cost. With some of these grants and scholarships you can basically pay yourself with unused funds. Do well in class, research available funds that are out there and tuition is cost free.

@formulaic78 4 ай бұрын

@@tylergustman9494 That's good to hear. I went to college in the UK 25 years ago. Even though tuition fees were just 1,000GBP annually my family and I thought it was expensive cos you needed to pay dorm fees then later rent, for books and of course living costs. Then when my younger brother went tuition fees went up to 3,000GBP and my younger sister even later got hit with 9,000GBP. Funnily enough, how much we spent on college is completely uncorrelated to our earnings:)

@joeluk9976 4 ай бұрын

Plz review Hinomi X1🙏

@pugtato_150 3 ай бұрын

Is the upgraded gel seat compared to the regular foam a big deal?

@MrSkipLim 5 ай бұрын

Very deep saddle

@paft Ай бұрын

I'd be really careful with the hex screw. Don't overturn it inwards. I wanted to tighten the recline so I kept screwing it. After repeated sitting and testing I checked the screw again and it is now stuck at an angle and I cannot get to it... And no, I didn't turn it with a large amount of force.

@Ahnestly Ай бұрын

Oh damn. Maybe call their customer support to see if anything can be done?

@paft Ай бұрын

@@Ahnestly Secondhand with new reupholstery. I could leave them an email, but other than some advice I doubt they'd do anything. Especially if as you say it isn't even documented. We shouldn't be messing with it? Odd when they could have just added a knob. I am completely guessing but I feel there's nothing stopping the screw from going too deep. I could disassemble it all, but I've no idea if it would be any more accessible.

@daddydoesitall 5 ай бұрын

another awesome review!

@SomeFrenchDude 5 ай бұрын

Do a tier list.

@goodpepper0213 2 ай бұрын

틸팅 고정도 되나요?

@sharvinarjun15 5 ай бұрын

Just recently I was looking for a good review about this chair but did not find any until I received a notification from KZfaq that you did it. I've been watching a few videos of yours and you have done all of it fantastically. You deserve millions subscribers. All the best! A question to you. Which one do you prefer? Is it your favourite chair Logitech Embody or the Humanscale Freedom? For game and work. Maybe a comparison video side by side? Thank you.

@Ahnestly 5 ай бұрын

Hey! I'm still an Embody fan overall (esp paired with the Atlas Headrest), BUT I think the Humanscale Freedom could give it a run for its money if you're looking for a softer/huggier backrest!

@RileyFreeman8 Ай бұрын

My work sent me this chair to use at home and I sent it back to them. Buyer beware; I found the lumbar of this chair to be very aggressive and the arm rests, while great that they stay in good form when reclining, were way too far apart for me. I am 5'9" for the record.

@mustafagultekin1182 4 ай бұрын

I have one

@abraund Ай бұрын

I have this chair and it has always been a little stiff on the lean back. This is fine for me at like 14 stone but if my partner sits on it, at more like 9 stone, then when she leans back it doesn't even register. I've oft jokingly referred to it as a sexist chair as such. Apparently adjustable all along!

@paft Ай бұрын

I dont know what I am talking about but the angle of the body when reclined doesn't look natural, healthy or 3ven comfortable. It has put me off buying one for years. Its the way it bends you neck and pushes the head forward.

@MakinaDeMuerte 5 ай бұрын

I have a friend thats 6'9... he liked the amia but loved this chair.

@letsgocapsbeatpens 2 ай бұрын

The cylinder is basically touching the floor. They need bigger wheels.

@vannicrider7953 3 ай бұрын

Did he say booty juices?

@agesnajohdan6050 5 ай бұрын

I bought mine refurbished around $100 The foam are not in the best condition but the frame itself was perfect I think Never thought about how much it really was at the time Anw still using it after almost 5 years while writing this comment and still my fav among other "budget" chair that I've tried even tho the armrest are broken now (can't stay up anymore)

@starvinmarvin7964 5 ай бұрын

The chair is almost perfect. Of the armrest had more adjustability itd be perfect.

@StoychoBalchev 5 ай бұрын

"secret adjustments"... 😂

@jackboxer7537 5 ай бұрын

Humanscale is foolish to make their chairs' tilt tension adjustment "secret" and inaccessible. Their chairs auto-adjust tilt tension based on the user's weight, but tilt tension is a function of weight AND HEIGHT! Take two users, both 200 lbs, but one is 5'1" and the other is 6'3", sitting on the exact same office chair. The 6'3" user will recline more easily than the 5'1" user because the former's weight is applied higher up the backrest, further away from the axis of rotation (the mechanism under the seat).

@milkmanfitness 5 ай бұрын

I do not like this chair, I tried for 1 week and sold

@Ahnestly 5 ай бұрын

I get it! Did you know about the secret adjustment??

@milkmanfitness 5 ай бұрын

@@Ahnestly no I did not know about that secret adjustment, my issue was I didn’t find it very comfortable. The padding was great it was like a gel like feeling but I really hated the recline and how the headrest adjusted. I was just curious just you. I found one on Offerup for $30 and couldn’t resist the temptation to try. I ended up selling for $300 but my fern I own I ended up putting an atlas headrest on it. It’s great

@saulgoodman2018 5 ай бұрын

I won't spend more then $200 on a chair. They're also easy to clean.

@Ahnestly 5 ай бұрын

If this was pre-Saul Goodman before he was on the run and in jail, you’d buy yourself a 10k purple chair to match with your tuxedos! ;) God I loved better call Saul!!!