Secret Lab Neue (versus Used Herman Miller Aeron + Atlas Headrest)

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In this video, I check out Secret Lab's secretest chair, the Secret Lab Neue Chair. I'll also be comparing it to my Herman Miller Classic Aeron with the Atlas Headrest. Spoiler alert: I'm officially crowning this chair as the BEST chair in the $500-600 price range if you want something new.
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Table of Contents:
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:00 - Intro
:49 - Crowning the Neue as my #1 recommendation
1:24 - Neue Size Guide
2:23 - Why did I pick the Neue as my #1 recommendation?
6:11 - The Casters
6:42 - The Legs
7:13 - Back Tilt Tension
8:38 - The Seat
10:37 - The Mesh
13:04 - The Lumbar
14:30 - The Arms
17:00 - The Headrest
19:54 - The Conclusion
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@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Links to everything (please use them as it helps this channel a LOT!) 🛒 Secret Lab Neue - bit.ly/2QUml6j 🛒 Herman Miller Renewed Aeron - geni.us/i1UMC2 🛒 Atlas Headrest - geni.us/LyRjXu Use code "Ahntourage" for $5 off!! *Herman Miller (USA)* *20% OFF Herman Miller NON-GAMING. Ends 8/1/23!* 🛒Herman Miller Gaming (USA): geni.us/EpLgIkn 🛒Herman Miller Non-Gaming (USA): geni.us/HR15UR *Herman Miller (UK)* 🛒Herman Miller Non-Gaming (UK): geni.us/XUcYqF6

@lisscat 3 жыл бұрын

Get more fat friends to review chairs! Trust there aren't that many for short and chunky people on KZfaq rn, mostly just "tall and big".

@steveeb00 3 жыл бұрын

NeueChair is not made by Secret Lab, they are just distributors. I did a lot of research and got the Neue with the MUST HAVE head rest about a month ago. Got the obsidian black and it’s an amazing improvement in comfort and design. 5 stars!

@rubmywrinklzdd3354 3 жыл бұрын

@@steveeb00 Maybe its actually a decent chair then lol

@noorfarooqui 2 жыл бұрын

Neuechair vs Embody - thoughts?

@acidkhmer 2 жыл бұрын

it sucks so much i can not mount the atlas headrest on the Embody G version :(

@moonkittel101 2 жыл бұрын

For thoes who dont know, secret labs dont actually make this chair, the OEM is GTchair, also you should review there new butterfly version (looks like a butterfly on the back) i believe the model number is GTC-DV-10E, no one outside of China has reviewed it so wanna see if its any good

@jakechen6753 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@dylanloo9856 2 жыл бұрын

Here's a review of this chair outside of China, except this isn't exactly the chair from GTCHAIR, but rather it's a copy from Martiangear: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mLlieLZ3nM7dmZc.html

@notavailableforeveryone Жыл бұрын

looking at the pictures, they are similar but different chairs.

@AR9ify Жыл бұрын

Same as Zen chair

@gallofilm 3 жыл бұрын

i adore these vids lol, i just found your channel and i've learned a ton about selecting a new chair. your production is also super impressive and i really enjoyed the lighting, keep it up! :D

@twinjuke 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a well-served experience here... you speak continuously and every single word is useful. Rare stuff! Thank you!

@norushoutcast 2 жыл бұрын

This channel has grown to be a chair review channel. I'm happy to see this growth even if I can't even afford those fancy chair, for now

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

I still do tech! But it's been a crazyyy busy season at work, and chair reviews often take less effort from a b-roll perspective, which is why you're seeing more chair reviews in this season!

@Hello_its_Daniel 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you answered all my questions about this chair. I thank you so much!

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

It's bc I can read minds....woooOOOOoooOooOOooOOOOoo lol thanks for the kind words!

@namelessBGR 2 жыл бұрын

That's the best chair review I've ever seen. There are some design things that you never really think about until you see them.

@lemonstrudel4595 3 жыл бұрын

This was a super in depth and well done review. And I hadn't even heard of this chair until I clicked your video. Thanks very much for not only introducing the product but explaining in great detail everything about it, while actually sitting in it! Good content!

@MakinaDeMuerte 2 жыл бұрын

it's a knock off Teknion Contessa.

@lemonstrudel4595 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakinaDeMuerte That has nothing to do with my comment? I went with a Herman Miller anyway

@MakinaDeMuerte 2 жыл бұрын

@@lemonstrudel4595 That's great.

@StardustLegacyFighter Жыл бұрын

@@lemonstrudel4595 Good choice.

@LudificationX 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and detailed explanation! glad to have chanced upon this!

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@Cthu1hu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the in depth review! Hopefully they'll make a chair like this for us bigger folk out there soon!

@got2beable 3 жыл бұрын

dude first time watching your content and YOU are talking about every tiny Detail!! Its so Informative and enjoyable to watch and listen tho. Really impressed and glad i found you. instant Subbed

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!

@AntonAverin 3 жыл бұрын

This chair has been around at least 2 years. People seem to complain that mesh sags in and that bump in the front starts giving a lot of discomfort.

@SuperWardy85 2 жыл бұрын

I've had this chair just over a year, was really hoping it would be a good choice for the money. AVOID uncomfortable from day one. i wish i'd just sent it back!

@truongdo6488 2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperWardy85 damn I was about to purchase until I read your comment. Can you please elaborate some more?

@SuperWardy85 2 жыл бұрын

@@truongdo6488 it looks beautiful! I’m 5’11 slim build so it should fit perfect. The headrest sits in my shoulders, then the mesh has started to sag slightly, even before that the frame isn’t padded enough in the seat so you can feel that you’re sat on the frame. No matter how I adjust it I end up aching after even short use. Hope this helps, if you have any questions feel free. Oh and also the seems on the arm rest has already split

@StardustLegacyFighter 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the mesh quality isn't at the same level as Herman Miller.

@SuperWardy85 2 жыл бұрын

@@StardustLegacyFighter that’s an understatement!

@Josh00 2 жыл бұрын

This review is great! Love the humor and honesty

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

You spelled "ahnesty" wrong, but I forgive you. LOL. Thanks for the kind words and encouragement!!

@arthuslim 2 жыл бұрын

You just made me love my Neue all over again.

@everythingbuthair 3 жыл бұрын

i adore you omfg thank you so having all 3 of these chairs and reviewing them thoroughly!!!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Wish my wife was as thrilled that I have all 3...since we have nowhere to pull all the 9+ chairs I have at this point...

@chairsfx 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done review!

@keeldat 3 жыл бұрын

I know comfort is king when it comes to office chairs, but the shiny aesthetics of this one has got me drooling.

@Froschkoenig751 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I stumbled over this channel - after watching this video, I was convinced the "Neue" is the right choice for me... and I used the affiliate Link ;-) Keep making quality content like this!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@r.mercado9737 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed yet another presentation!

@kryptonianBane 3 жыл бұрын

Great view. Love the vibe of the channel

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@victorguerrero3570 3 жыл бұрын

You're my favorite chair reviewer

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

You're my favorite Victor Guerrero. :-D Thank you for the kind words!

@kenbrake2828 3 жыл бұрын

Only 3K views but here I am. The Algorithm succeeds! Can't wait to watch this one!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

The algorithm gods have shown this lowly youtuber their favor...praise be the algorithm...

@jonasalopecia1662 3 жыл бұрын

Omg i was looking for exactly sth like that ty!!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Woot woot!

@jayromasanta8072 3 жыл бұрын

looks like an Okamura Contessa II. if the build and the ergonomics/comfortability hold up, this a steal for the price point.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to try the Contessa/contessa II. They don't sell the II here in the states, but reached out hoping they'd send the I over.

@MakinaDeMuerte 2 жыл бұрын

It is... I'd rather have a Japanese Italian chair. lol

@bdawg1337 Жыл бұрын

You need to include the adjustment range for the arm rests more in depth imo. The single biggest problem with these chairs is that the damn arm rests often will not go low enough to clear the desk, so you can actually get a decent gaming position. Things like Noble and Secret Lab Titan is therefore completely unusable without modifications in my opinion, and I wonder how they could make such huge oversights. Would be great to know if something like this is better.

@Moshington Жыл бұрын

Bruh yes. The table clearance.

@eugenechan1050 3 жыл бұрын

Great review

@Genjinaro 3 жыл бұрын

The all mesh is so good. You can sit on it all day in bliss.

@grzib 3 жыл бұрын

Damn I’m blown away by the quality of this content

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

I love avocados. We'll call it even ;-)

@abrahamvazquez3225 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man just bought mine today

@AndrewBontempi 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Thanks! I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on the Mavix line of chairs.

@AncoraImparoPiper 2 жыл бұрын

Another superb review. I like that you mention the little things that I suddenly discover are important to me too, like resting feet on the chairs legs ( I do that practically as a norm) and sitting on top with legs crossed. All important factors for me. Keep up the fantastic work.

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Glad I could help you out!!

@Shaggy95901 3 жыл бұрын

1:24 - designed for smaller folks. 6'0" and above will be uncomfortable. That's all I needed to see as I am 6'3" and over 200#, thanks Ahnestly.

@JonathanAyers 2 жыл бұрын

Right. This was me. Well, I'm out haha

@blockaderunner 2 жыл бұрын

I hear the Steelcase Gesture is for us tall people. And there's a cheaper knockoff of it on amazon for $200.

@eniojurko 2 жыл бұрын

This review was really helpful! I was eyeing neue, but im a bigger guy and i should wait for them to make a larger version(they will have to do it, people are just getting bigger and bigger)!

@MakinaDeMuerte 2 жыл бұрын

Just get a used Teknion Contessa.... I'm a bigger guy too. When I was looking for aeron alternatives it looked like a really nice chair.

@baguioinonify 3 жыл бұрын

Really good review man

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Appreciate it!

@SeaMonkey137 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a through review. A key metric I always look at in other products is the warranty offered. Says a lot about what the engineers have said to the CFO about the product. Herman Miller's 12-year warranty and 30-day refund is pretty strong.

@zeta42 3 жыл бұрын

Agree. I looked into the warranty on the Neue Chair that Secret Labs uses and it reads: NEUE does cover the following under this warranty: NEUECHAIR: Skeletal Frame, Aluminium Frame, Wheelbase and Polyamide Frame - [12 years] NEUECHAIR: Lumbar Support and Central Mechanism Hub - [5 years] NEUECHAIR: Armrest Mechanism, Casters Mechanism and Gas Lift - [3 years] NEUE does NOT cover the following under this warranty: -Defects in Products purchased through unauthorized resale, remarketing or distribution. -Normal wear and tear including but not limited to the wear and tear or degradation of mesh, top portion of armrests, lumbar pillow, casters exterior, ControlShift™ paddles, variance of tightness of mechanisms. -Damage caused by a service performed by anyone who is not officially acting as an employee, representative or sub-contractor of NEUE. -Any damage to the Products or to any property or person, caused by failure to adhere to NEUE’s published instructions and guidelines, accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts of nature or external causes (including, without limitation, use of the Product in unsuitable environments or conditions). -Defects in a Product that has been modified or altered, including the substitution of any unauthorized components for use in place of the original components in the Product. -Defects in a Product caused by failure to use, apply, install, reconfigure or maintain the Product or component according to NEUE’s published instructions. -Minor aesthetic and cosmetic abnormalities or variations which do not affect the functionality of the Product. So the parts that will actually wear out are only on a 3 & 5 year warranty and they have listed enough under the NOT covered clause to reject pretty much any issue you run into. Herman Miller is a 12 year parts & labor on the whole chair, no questions asked. Something to consider for sure.

@IchiroSakamoto 2 жыл бұрын

@@zeta42 That's just shady business practice because a lot of people won't read the warranty statement and when they run into problems they are met with nasty surprise.

@giedrius2149 2 жыл бұрын

@@IchiroSakamoto It's literally every company. Of course they won't give 12y warranty on the armrests, and so won't herman miller. Even PU gets used, and the usage of a product is something that is expected to happen. Imagine being able to have warranty on car tires and returning them because you used them

@StardustLegacyFighter Жыл бұрын

@@giedrius2149 Check your facts again, Herman Miller's warranty covers the entire chair. I know a friend who had a squeaking issue with the armrest on his Aeron, the authorised dealer he bought the chair from had no problem replacing it with a new one.

@iloveberries95 3 жыл бұрын

Now I want this chair

@EagerEggplant 3 жыл бұрын

Ahnestly you are THE authority on desk chair atm. Love the content!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Spike-qh2bb Жыл бұрын

Never take a dump on my office chair, but you never know I'm getting old. Nice chair reasonable priced.

@JeremySry 3 жыл бұрын

yesss! was looking for a review on this chair!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Yo I love your hustle...your videos make me feel mad guilty when I stare at my huge gut in my videos....hahahaha

@JeremySry 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly thank you my man! and noooo!!!! haha - if you ever need the home workouts, you know where to go! 😬🙏🏽

@MEneifal 3 жыл бұрын

I really like ur reviews

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the really kind words!!! Seriously appreciate it!!

@remotecontrolaxe 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the reviews of this and lots of other chairs. Since I'm also 5'6" and on the somewhat smaller side (currently 152lbs but wider shoulders), I was almost sold on this, then I saw the return policy... Oof, 20% fee on top of paying return shipping. That makes just trying the Neue a much more difficult proposition... Guess I'll need to find an office furniture shop near me and try something there, really too bad since I wanted to try either this or the Titan Evo 2022, but it seems like they're just too risky for me. This one with the fee and the small Titan probably having too much seat depth (and possibly constricting shoulder area?). Thanks for all the info!

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

no worries and that makes total sense!

@remotecontrolaxe 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly been watching lots of other of your videos, as I think I'm finally ready to move on from my old Staples Acadia, leaning towards maybe one of the HM gaming chairs... I'll have to see if I can find any of them locally to sit in. If I end up ordering anything online, I'll be sure to use one of your codes if I'm able. Thanks again for the in-depth info!

@Prxsumo Жыл бұрын

@@remotecontrolaxe hey what chair did you buy

@remotecontrolaxe Жыл бұрын

@@Prxsumo hey, I ended up with the Sayl, and I'm happy with it. I still wouldn't mind if its backrest didn't go so sharply backwards at the top, but meh it seems I just don't need as much upper back support. So I just sit on the chair with my lower back getting good support and maybe a little bit on my mid back, but my upper back is typically a couple inches forward from the top of the backrest... Which is actually fine. I bought a Steelcase Amia from a local place as it felt great in the showroom, but after a few days in it at home, I returned it. Later, I ordered the Sayl and Embody direct from HM, and I took a while deciding. Ultimately, the Embody, while neat, pushed with hard plastic into my low-mid back and so just didn't feel good. So I returned that (got my full refund) and kept the Sayl. Hope this helps, good luck!

@kingkang6877 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff bro

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thankya!!

@vintagetimmy1893 2 жыл бұрын

I LIKE THIS GUY, QUALITY CONTENT!

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

I LIKE THIS GUY, USES CAPS LOCK! lol in all seriousness, thank you for the kind words!

@eddier9571 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, very helpful. I think the head rest is great, however people are getting lazy. They’ll want motors on all adjustments.

@giaaaacomo 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect as always man! Imho you should review the autonomous ergochair 2 and compare it to this, since it sets on a lower budget but still aims quite high on specs

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Biggest issue with autonomous is they ignore me because I don't have 30k subscribers! www.autonomous.ai/influencer-review

@giaaaacomo 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly that's sad, you're basically becoming the authority!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

I know :(

@davidp158 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your detailed review. You cover all the info well, and share both pros and cons. Q: Does Secret Lab have any stores or are they only sold directly from Secret Labs? I've gone through too many chairs to be reluctant to buy one without trying it in person.

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave! Glad you liked it. No stores unfortunately and their return process seems to be a bit frustrating based on feedback.

@MakinaDeMuerte 2 жыл бұрын

TEKNION CONTESSA

@TheThirdeYe1337 2 жыл бұрын

This has gotta be one of the best chair reviews/comparisons I've seen on YT. Well done!

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@MathewTheBest 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! After hours of researching chairs I finally came to a consensus on what I'll buy thanks to your reviews. Keep it up! 😊

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad it could help!!

@JW77 3 жыл бұрын

You are like the Dave2D of chairs... Great review.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Being compared to Dave2D is super humbling! haha

@christopherjenkins2431 2 жыл бұрын

Love the review very informative but you didn't really show off the chairs as much as I had hoped. Like the most attractive part of the Neue Chair the back. I wouldv'e loved to see some cinematic shots of the chairs from different perspectives as I'm interested in buying a Neue in the future.

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

I'll try to add some more b roll of the chairs in the future. I didn't have the right equipment to offer as much b roll when I made this video, but now I do!

@bluewker 3 жыл бұрын

FYI, anything that doesn't "click" into place and can lock at *any* angle is likely a friction based mechanism. For a number of reasons, I've found friction based systesm to be a LOT less durable. The clamping hardware in a friction mechanism can stretch or fail over many uses, resulting in a complete loss of locking. Also, if friction surfaces fail for whatever reason, that's also tough. However notch systems tend to require a LOT less maintenance and be a lot more forgiving to wear/tear and a lack of maintenance.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! That kinda stinks to hear but as long as there are reasonable locks, I don't mind it! But will keep that in mind for the future!

@vladimir509 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the neue using your link, thanks

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Mariobrownio1989 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back. Do more OnePlus content 👍

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh the 9 pro was a bit of a disappointment....when MKBHD did the camera review of it...i was like this is a dealbreaker for me. My kids stay still for pics for like .0005 seconds...so the camera would be useless. I'm sure it'll be fixed, but for that price tag, I can wait

@April-dy2tn Жыл бұрын

Glad I decided to scroll through your videos, I have some decisions to make.

@Ahnestly Жыл бұрын

Wait til tomorrow! I have a full summary video! Should make life a bit easier but it’s gonna be long

@robb9788 3 жыл бұрын

I have this chair. Bought it after seeing a KZfaq video raving about it. I wanted to love it, but I just can’t. Maybe for your height it’s great, idk. I am 5’10’’ @ 160lbs. The seat is too shallow even when extended forward (which creates a discomfort in the lower back). Additionally, the arm rests are at a height where they are too far forward to sit comfortably with your arms on them extending to desk and do not lower far enough to pull under the desk (to rest arms on desk). Removing them is not an option because all the functionality of the triggers are integrated into the armrests. I ended up shelling out the money for an Embody. Wish I had known how worth the money Herman Millers were prior to dropping the money on 3 dxracers and the neuechair.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Hm that's interesting. My 5'10 friend found it pretty comfortable and was shocked at how good it felt when he sat down in it. As for HM...yeah man...people don't believe me when I'm like no, it's just a better chair. I get that people don't want to spend that much but I'm testing thousand dollar chairs and I'm like yeahhh this is not worth it relative to a HM chair. I will say though that I know 50 year old men who swear by gaming chairs. An elder at my church who's a programmer has a gaming chair and said it saved his back!

@KowitaG 2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing with your Embody 6 months later? I ditched my old 2020 Secretlab Titan in and bought an Embody back in August and I still haven't found a comfortable position xD I legit feel like selling it and buying a new 2022 Titan..

@Niels_f2704 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'1 and it sucks if it wouldn't be comfortable for me :(

@AngryPenguinStudio 2 жыл бұрын

@@KowitaG From what i have been told by people with an Embody, they are worthless a couple hours into sitting. I picked up an Aeron, and, trust me when i say i spent MONTHS debating and looking at "gaming chairs" due to price. I ended up with the Aeron due to some MRI work showing that my DX Racer is causing some serious spine compression from my L5 to S1 with slipped disks...... yeah. Great. Anyways, the Aeron has already made improvements on my spine in the few weeks i have had it. I will never, ever, ever, go back to another chair.

@Wistbacka 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Just what I was looking for. I'm mostly surprised about the fact that Secret Lab makes this chair, yet it's their bloody gaming chairs that get so overly promoted. When are gamers gonna learn, that gaming chairs kill their backs? (As does cheap office chairs too mind you). This looks like a perfect blend between the two worlds.

@domevans5433 3 жыл бұрын

Great Channel & Content! Off topic Question, how did you get your Riing Quad's to hold the profile?? I've tried everything (T_T). Unplugging controller etc

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Impossible. I've tried everything and that's why I told people in my build video not to buy it. Some dude called me out saying I had no clue what I was talking about and I was like uhhh okay dude, good luck!

@GonkuroDVan 3 жыл бұрын

I actually picked up a Neue without a headrest. Now I want to add one. I wish Atlas made one for the Neue. Great review on the chair! One thing I would like on the Neue is the ability to tilt the seat instead of just the back.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

yeah i hear ya...need those armrests to come with me

@GonkuroDVan 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly yeah definitely this too

@MuslimGamerTV 3 жыл бұрын

You're often an objective dude in your reviews and say a lot of ahnest stuff, so I'd love to see some reviews from you on some saddle chairs. Some sources claim that they're the healthiest kind of chairs because they emulate the posture of a person when horse-riding, and humans have done horse-riding for uncountable eons, and so on. Also, I would really, really love to see a video where you describe the differences between the Herman Miller Aeron Fixed PostureFit and the Aeron Adjustable PostureFit, because there's a strangely significant price gap between both chairs or options. And there's very little information on the web about the differences (I did try searching several times), so that could be a gap that you can fill when it comes to relevant search results. It would be great to know if it's possible to upgrade from the Fixed to the Adjustable, or does the Adjustable PostureFit has some knob that's built into the base of the seat or what. And thank you, Dan.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

First, thank you for spelling "Ahnestly" correctly! Second, I reached out for the Capisco chair but got nothing...I personally wouldn't use a saddle chair, so not sure if I would review one...I can if someone was willing to send one to me for sure! Third - I think you're using incorrect terminology for the lumbar supports. There is the posturefit, which came on the classic aerons, and then the Posturefit SL, which come on the remastered aerons. Both posturefits are adjustable (only in/out). I prefer the classic's posturefit. The posturefit SL comes already installed on a back rest, but i can't for certainty if you can replace the back on a classic aeron.

@MuslimGamerTV 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly Thank you for responding and explaining all that. Regarding the PostureFit versions that I mentioned, check out this store, which has branches in several EU countries. This is the "fixed PostureFit" version, which costs €1000 new: www.dpj-workspace.com/se/ergonomiset-toimistotuolit/2745-herman-miller-aeron-fixed-posturefit-support-.html And this is the "adjustable PostureFit" version, which costs €1350: www.dpj-workspace.com/se/ergonomiset-toimistotuolit/5361-herman-miller-aeron-adjustable-posturefit-support.html See if you can maybe use the Google Translate extension on Google Chrome to translate the language of the pages, or if you can change the country to an English-speaking one, but the names of the chairs are mostly in English. And after what you said, I'm not sure what that store means exactly by fixed and adjustable PostureFit.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Ah I see. So HM doesn't make that non adjustable version anymore. I recommend the posturefit sl bc you can't replace it later on or if you do, it'll be very expensive

@MuslimGamerTV 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly Thank you very much for the advice, Dan. I'm currently finalizing my thoughts and research between the Aeron and the Mirra 2, the Mirra 2 Butterfly's main advantage being significantly cheaper. And your advice helped me rule that that weird fixed PostureFit cheaper version of the Aeron now. If you ever get your hands on a Herman Miller Mirra 2 Butterfly, I'd love to watch your review of it.

@Batch00 2 жыл бұрын

Very late response to this comment, I know, but in my line of work employers almost always give us saddle chairs to use because they're meant to be better for your posture. From my experience they are a bit better but not by much. Now I've only used cheaper shitty ones and most haven't had backrests so I end up slouching a lot but I can say for certain that back support is a way more important aspect to chair design than the saddle. The main advantage of it is that you can go waaaay higher with it and still remain "seated" in the chair because you can just have your legs go basically straight down into a semi-standing position. I'd be intrigued to try an expensive and well made saddle chair with good back support but from my experience there is only a small benefit!

@jGRite 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe if this was on eBay, as they are doing 5% eBay bucks right now, I'd consider getting it right now.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Yeahhhh I love ebay's ebay bucks! I'm waiting for my $75 ebay bucls to go shopping next month lolol

@edwardpersaud 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ergoupergonomicchair9954 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear demenstration. I love these two chairs. ERGOUP ergonomic chair is a good option as well.

@manchest100 3 жыл бұрын

It would be great if you could review Steelcase chairs. I find them incredibly good looking but don't know how comfortable they are. Would appreciate a review on those if possible.

@martinm3037 3 жыл бұрын

Second that idea, would be grand!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to, but they never responded back to me. I picked up the Embody bc I actually wanted one...I'll see if I can get my hands on some steelcase chairs!

@manchest100 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly Probably check if anyone in the community uses one and you can borrow it for a review?

@TheM750 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Steelcase Gesture, and it's fantastic. Working from home, and gaming at night, so probably 10 hours a day in it, and no comfort issues at all.

@MrCaedo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up regarding the height of people this chair was designed for. But that raises the question: Which chair would you recommend for someone who is almost 6'6 (196cm) tall? The weight wouldn't be the limiting factor since I'm still below 200 lbs (90kg), but the length of my back and the shoulder with definitely is a problem Greetings from Germany!

@Victorforu 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos! I've been searching everywhere for a good office chair and I think this might be the one. I've gone through 3 different chairs already, and I'm hoping that this could be the answer. By the way, will you be reviewing the new 2022 Secret Lab Evo?

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered one bc they were taking too long to send me one. Comparison should be up in the next couple weeks!

@Victorforu 3 жыл бұрын

Subbed! Excited to see that.

@DrR1pper 2 жыл бұрын

@@Victorforu 8 months later....did you keep the Neue Chair and if so, how's it going? Thanks!

@Victorforu 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrR1pper I actually ended up getting the 2022 Titan Emo haha, but I love the chair! It's the best one I've owned!

@kylelorenz8977 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos man keep it up! one question would u say its worth it for the extra money get the neue comapred to getting the secret lab titan or omega? im thinking of buying titan for my birthday but is the extra 100 worth it?

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

That depends on what you want. The Neue will come with inherent risks like the mesh might give, that the secretlabs won't (well, all PU leather will eventually tear too). I like the Neue better than the gaming chairs, if that helps at all. Just make sure you're within the dimensions I mentioned in the video!

@curveofsound 6 ай бұрын

I bought one of these last year, abaolutely love this chair. I do find it funny its really hard to find the chair on the website hah

@Ahnestly 6 ай бұрын

Right? Man I love this chair…just wish the mesh was better!!!

@bornwisedistruction 3 жыл бұрын

It helps if you work at a office where they throw out chairs after about 2 or 3 years I got a Stealcase Leap v1 and a Allsteel Relate both great chairs now Im just waiting on the Aerons to get switched out 😂 Im serious its been about 3 years since they got them and im taking them!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Where do yuo work? I'll camp outside. LOL

@lancelot222 3 жыл бұрын

So watching your videos I think I've narrowed it down between this chair (which I didn't even know about) and the Embody. I have the Aeron and don't like it. It's just not a comfortable chair. I think part of the reason is i'm only 130lbs, so it feels too firm for me. So I'm looking for something that's really comfortable and that has a great recline feature or ability to recline a good amount. Between the Embody and the Neue (if price isn't an issue), is there a clear winner? Or is there a situation where you'd prefer one over the other. For example, would one be better for reclining while using a laptop? Or better for reclining w/ some popcorn and watching a movie? Or is more more comfortable for just working at the computer for several hours a day... Your videos are SO GOOD!!! Really appreciate all the time and effort you put into these. Whichever one i get, i'll definitely use your links! :D

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!!! So I had a friend over to test some chairs for me since he's 6'1 and he, my wife, and I all agree - the embody is on the next tier up but the Neue is the next best, with its equal being the Aeron classic with posture fit. I think the embody is still a better overall buy, as the mesh worries me a bit on the Neue and I found out secretlab doesn't warranty it. The embody is my overall choice! Hope this helps!

@12SkippyRay 2 жыл бұрын

Just pick this chair up after watching your video. My embody has finally bitten the dust. The back and seat pan have come apart after 10 years. It clicks and pops like popcorn... HAHAH hoping this Neue lasts as long.. Got the Obsidian and headrest. thanks

@futurestrader84 Жыл бұрын

how's your experience so far?

@12SkippyRay Жыл бұрын

@@futurestrader84 I really like it. It's you got you got to break the chair in so that's a little more comfortable because it's real stiff when you first get it. But if you get one you'll enjoy it

@TiaDzn 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Where did you buy that neon on the back? Thanks in advance!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

I put out a set tour video last week to answer that question! Check it out!

@CaseyHardman 3 жыл бұрын

I'd still love to hear your thoughts on the Uplift Pursuit. I've had mine for a few months now and still enjoy it. The Neue looks pretty awesome for that price range!

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

So I reached out and they were like hey if we want to work with you, you'll hear back from us in 1-2 weeks!! ....it's been 3 weeks :'( :'(

@CaseyHardman 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly Mehh that's not cool. Hopefully you hear back soon!

@packetattack7437 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one. Full synchro tilt, mesh back, adjustable lumber and the rear seat back can slide up and down. Looking like a keeper. Will report back.

@ctatrains 3 жыл бұрын

Never had a fart stain in a chair much less forever. That's a new one. lol!

@winterwraith8339 3 жыл бұрын

Ewww

@intelligence6900 2 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@ClumsyNinja301 2 жыл бұрын

Right haha also I don't smell my seat before I sit down

@buddhal6627 2 жыл бұрын

Shart*

@themalle132 3 жыл бұрын

@Ahnestly I've been seeing a lot of complaints online about the chair starting to sag after only a weeks use, what have your experience been?

@TheM750 3 жыл бұрын

You can find it on Alibaba, it's just a rebranded Chinese chair being sold at a ridiculous markup by SecretLabs.

@liam4184 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend a second hand Steelcase leap or Neue chair? I can't seem to find any second hand Neues, so they end up being roughly the same price.

@mightymike130 3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna say you sold me on the Neue just on the fact that I'm always putting one leg or the other up and thats the deciding factor in me not getting a Herman.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a blind test coming shortly on my other channel (The Blind Guys)! I think that'll help cement your decision! It's dropping tomorrow at 10:45AM!

@mightymike130 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly can't wait to check it out. Will keep a look out for it.

@vytekas Жыл бұрын

When i seee the chair price video will turn of. Thanks for short review

@kazutrash 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man i clicked the link for the chair in the description and even went on the secretlab website manually, but they appear to have taken it off the site. Know anywhere else I can buy it?

@gregg2k 3 жыл бұрын

Was so excited when starting to watch this, untill the size/weight came up :( 110kg 190cm :( hard to find a rly good comfy chair for my shitty hurting back. Probably going to get the Titan XL. Thoughts? Anything else I can check? Working 8hours a day from home and then some hours personal use/gaming after that if I don't go out.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

My 6'1 friend liked the Embody the best, but it's a much more expensive chair....I had a guy comment here who was 6'1 190lbs and he said he was totally fine with the chair. The real gaming chairs are always tricky...some people love it, some people hate it. You might want to check out the Mavix line (just dropped the video) and see what you think of that despite the heavier price tag too!

@hidjedewitje 3 жыл бұрын

Try the size C aeron. As someone with similar conditions(tall, long hours behind pc and back/neck injuries) i can also recommending exercising.

@Spaceman329 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review. Was able to purchase a Neue (used 6 months) with headrest and black obsidian for $445. Is it normal for it to shift a bit at the base when you lean back all the way? I know this is normal for some chairs as the base also sort of has a click/give when I lean side to side on my other chair.

@oscara.7950 2 жыл бұрын

Is the backrest height adjustable?

@Spaceman329 2 жыл бұрын

@@oscara.7950 yes it is and it tilts for the position as well

@AllAccessConstruction 3 жыл бұрын

Nice.. Head rest wise most of these chairs doesn't have the right fit for someone 6'2..dosethe headrest adjust higher

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

It does go higher as shown in the video

@alkaAdeluxx Жыл бұрын

@Ahnestly I'm thinking about buying the secratlab, but I found a post on reddit that you sit through the mesh on a piece of plastic and this can be very uncomfortable, have you made experiences with it after a few years of use?

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@fractalelf7760 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered a SL Titan - wish I had seen this first.

@darklegionmage5473 3 жыл бұрын

I am curious to do you have a discount code for secret labs? Plus keep up your cool vids I just found your vids for I was trying to check out some chairs for my gaming room set up. XD

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Naw they don't give any out esp not to me since I'm a smaller creator! If you decide to purchase, please consider using my link as it helps a LOT!!

@zitoc09 3 жыл бұрын

@Ahnestly You should review the ErgoChair 2. Would love to know how it compares to the Secret Lab Neue and mFavour.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to, but Autonomous refuses to work with me. I've emailed a few times but they said they don't work with anyone under 30k subs. :-(

@zitoc09 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly That is brutal. I have an ErgoChair 2 and love it but need to get another chair for my wife. Looking to see what is comparable in the $200 to $400 price point. I'm sure you will be at 30K subs in no time. You just got three from myself, wife and brother. Excited to see more PC builds as well.

@nordamerikanischefuball2284 3 жыл бұрын

Guess we have to subscribe

@rubmywrinklzdd3354 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly Dont Sweat it bro. Autonomous is a trash company. They use rebranded chairs anyway. Im pretty sure theyre run by a bunch of crooks. I gave them $650 for a desk and they didnt process my order for 6 months. Claimed to never receive payment, even though i had confirmation from my bank they got it. Had to confirm with their accounting department their information and prove they had my money before they gave it back. After 9 months I finally got my money back. No Desk. Not even an offer from the company of a discount for my trouble. Will never purchase a product from them.

@rubencordero9086 3 жыл бұрын

Have you considered reviewing the ergo chair 2 ? I would love your input on it.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

I've emailed autonomous but they only work with people who have over 30k subs :(

@rubencordero9086 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly ah that's a shame I'm in a rabbit hole of chairs to choose from but looks like you're pretty close to 30k ! Keep up the great videos

@passi3771 3 жыл бұрын

Great review and thanks for it, I started watching your videos 2 months ago when I started looking for an ergonomic chair. Everyone is talking about the aeron so I went looking for one but unfortunately too expensive, after watching your video about how to buy used aeron I got one on FB market place for 320€ (am in France) unfortunately after few days I noticed some pain in my thighs I bought a new pad and a lumbar support and I even try to adjust the height. For some reason when my legs were exactly 90° on the floor I will not feel pain for about 5 hours. I unmounted the seat pan and removed the mesh seat and I noticed that the tension in the seat gradually reduced because the screw holes weren't in good shape anymore. I have looked at your review about the Herman Miller chair and I'm thinking of getting the Mira 2 which is more affordable but looking at your review on the Neue chair I don't know which is best, what do you think about both of them knowing I have some back issues but the Neue chair is almost half the price of a new mira 2 in my country

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Hm, before you spend the money to buy a new chair, maybe try a foot rest to help elevate your feet a litle. Ideally, your legs should be a little above 90. I find that helps a lot with leg pain! As for which chair, that's a tough one. Try out the Mirra 2 and if you like it, go with it. The Neue has a worse return policy than the Mirra, so better go with something you like!

@passi3771 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly Thanks for your quick reply, I sold my old aeron 2 weeks ago at 100€ more than the price I bought because. The front edge was causing hamstring even after changing the pad. I went to an office supplier try the mirra 2 and I had the chance to compare the aeron and the mirra 2, there is a big difference. The first I noticed is that the mesh is more loose and the armpad is harder on the mirra 2. But on the aeron when I sat in it I felt some ache in my back, the posturefit SL is less than the back support from the mirra 2 I think. Unfortunately I didn't have the chance to sit in it for long. I'm buying an ergonomic chair because I have serious back problems and I'm an engineer so I need a chair in which I can seat for long. The real problem is the price difference 960 vs 1300€

@Miguel-Del 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for the kind words!

@rosshash3178 2 жыл бұрын

Ahn what's the light in the back? Is it like one of those corner lights just tipped over or something?

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Naw, it's a stick light. A lot of people have asked...it's a discontinued video light. I plan on making a video about stick lights in the near future!

@aj0413_ 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned having access to both chairs being good, but, as someone currently looking at buying two new office chairs, you suggest: A) Aeron + Embody or B) Embody + Neue EDIT: To clarify (as we just tried these today), the wife prefers the Aeron thanks to the tilt forward (she likes to lean forward) and back and I prefer the Embody letting me have more freedom in posture. FIgured we'd just get one of each since we both WFH nowadays.

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Embody + aeron hands down. The neue is good bc of its price but nothing can touch the aeron when it comes to mesh quality and not to mention warranty! If you decide to pick up, please consider using my links! Helps this channel a LOT! Let me know if you have other Qs

@aj0413_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly Haha Almost didn't expect a response, so I really appreciate the feedback. You're probably the best creator on YT for chair reviews that I've found. Helped me really narrow in on the HM models. I'll be sure to see if I can use the links; currently on-floor rep is offering 10% discount, but if that's the same online then definitely would like to support the channel

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day do what works for you!!

@zaibakker 2 жыл бұрын

J'ai acheté la chaise. Pour ceux qui passent par là, voici mon avis pour 1,71m/69kg Ce qui fait que je regrette cet achat, en plus d'avoir essayé une chaise "chaise sitek confort 7770" plus confortable chez office dépôt et qui coute 200e de moins et qui est supérieur sur tous les points. Les moins: - Surtout, le soutien lombaire trop petit qui donne une sensation de dureté dans le bas du dos...des fois. Pas agréable au final. - La hauteur max des accoudoirs n'est pas de 80cm comme annoncée mais de 77,5cm voire 76 qd je suis assis. :(( - L'assise en mesh qui n'est pas aussi confortable que de la mousse (et de la chaise que j'ai essayé qui est mousse/mesh) - Retour beaucoup trop cher (20% + le transport, cout total: 400€ via UPS !!). Ce qui m'oblige à la garder finalement. Non en fait, je l'ai revendu et acheté la sitek. - Les accoudoirs (2D only) qui ne sont pas reculables pour s'approcher d'avantage du bureau. - Les accoudoirs qui n'ont pas de verrouillage. La position max fait qu'ils redescendent tt en bas (rarement qd même) - Les roulettes moquette pas adapté à mon sol (mais je pense que c'est du 11cm standard pour pouvoir les changer facilement, j'espère, je ne suis pas sur....) - Filtre les avis negatifs sur leur site, ils n'ont pas mis le mien. Les plus: - L'appui tête quasi obligatoire si vous achetez la chaise. un régal de confort et de réglage - Les gâchettes au accoudoir, gadget mais facile d'accès pour les différents utilisateurs - Les accoudoirs très large, confortable. - Le support en alu, très quali. - Elle reste confortable (sauf l'assise au niveau des jambes au niveau du mesh et de la mousse qui le soutient). J'ai des fourmis ds les jambes avec. Un comble !

@olima1502 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! do you still have the reference of the model tested? Thank you!

@zaibakker 2 жыл бұрын

@@olima1502 I'm sorry, I didn't find this chair on internet. I know the name "chaise confort" but not the technical name. I don't want to go back to the store. It's hurt me, I m so sad now. All their chair are not on their website.

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

I google translated this and this is an awesome perspective!!

@zaibakker 2 жыл бұрын

@@olima1502 sitek confort 7770

@711117 2 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts between this vs the Secret Labs Titan Evo 2022? I'll check to see if you have a video relating. I'm between deciding on these two chairs right now.

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Really depends on your height/weight! If you're taller (5'11+) or heaver than 160lbs, should check out the Titan. If you're below those, Neue feels amazing!

@rlg222 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty Sweet :)

@kidwithAnose 2 жыл бұрын

Great review... Got to ask, whats the paint colour in the room?

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Check out my latest video. I go over all of that :) it’s the same paint color!

@EverythingisFire 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone happen to know how well this would do versus a Steelcase Series 1 or 2? A fully-loaded Series 2 is out of my price range but not the entry version of it.

@karenguan6082 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanna say that I love your socks hahahaha

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Pegman-livinginwinnipeg 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, you convinced me and I subscribed to your channel, now you have to create a video telling how to buy an used aeron in Canada, outside Ontario and BC. It’s nearly impossible to find one! I can find many in US but no one that sends a chair to Winnipeg! I tried to buy a Neue Chair instead, and guess what happened? They don’t deliver in Canada! Send one to me, please! :)

@Ahnestly 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could do so! Not in Canada though so have no idea how :( and yeah, the neue won’t ship to Canada unfortunately!!

@neek. 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do reviews on different refurbish chair websites? Like BTOD, Madison Seating, Crandall Office.

@Ahnestly 3 жыл бұрын

Hm that's a cool idea, but this channel is too small to do something like that...that video alone would cost me $1800+...

@failsify7854 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ahnestly is your channel big enough to ask for them to send a chair so you can review?

@Divinity_vA 2 жыл бұрын

Up until now i had no idea my chair can be locked in certain positions. Thank you , i guess. I do plan on getting a new chair and honestly , i love the minimalistic aesthetics of Neue and that it is ergonomic. However , i do like the modern look and fabric of the Titan 2022 although i am a bit sceptical about gaming chairs. Tough decision.

@dylanloo9856 2 жыл бұрын

Yea don't buy gaming racing chairs unless you're really into the looks and design of them. That is if you're willing to sacrifice form over function. Although I have to say that secretlab gaming racing chairs r better than other gaming racing chairs.