The Best Chair for Programmers... (as an ex-Google tech lead) | Aeron vs Embody, Steelcase, Hyken...
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Күн бұрынEx-Google TechLead finds the top office chair for software engineers. Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: techinterviewpro.com/. And as featured in the video, links to all of the chairs (and note you can often find these chairs used for much cheaper prices, if you're not a millionaire):
Hyken by Staples: amzn.to/3CcLUSR
Aeron by Herman Miller: amzn.to/3nwiWqH
Embody by Herman Miller: amzn.to/368OA69
Steelcase Gesture: amzn.to/365o7Gf
ErgoChair 2 by Autonomous: bit.ly/2WZsvBe
Costco Chair: www.costco.com/bayside-furnis...
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@TechLead 3 жыл бұрын
Join ex-Google/ex-Facebook engineers for my coding interview training: techinterviewpro.com/ Hyken by Staples: amzn.to/3CcLUSR Steelcase Gesture: amzn.to/365o7Gf Embody by Herman Miller: amzn.to/368OA69 Aeron by Herman Miller: amzn.to/3nwiWqH ErgoChair 2 by Autonomous: bit.ly/2WZsvBe Costco Chair: www.costco.com/bayside-furnishings-metrex-iv-mesh-office-chair.product.100522611.html
@salutoitoi 3 жыл бұрын
Please do a "which cryptoconcurrency is best, as a millionaire"
@dailyfuturetrades4998 3 жыл бұрын
Chairs are key to full performance.
@the_computer_scientist 3 жыл бұрын
Hi @TechLead, kindly I need one chair
@vdubz67 3 жыл бұрын
thanks TechLead!
@a55tech 3 жыл бұрын
u sure it’s 250k for entry level?
@NierAutomata2B 3 жыл бұрын
“Let me lower myself to your level” next time I’ll say this in the 1-1 with my manager
@lilimaiii 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂 I dare you!
@juancruz258 3 жыл бұрын
Please status update this
@SharifYazdian 3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna do the same 😂😂
@noatycrypto7115 3 жыл бұрын
🤣
@noatycrypto7115 3 жыл бұрын
The Rich stay by spending like the poor and Investing Non stop, while the poor stay by spending like the rich and yet not making any Investment.
@TheMaxthesis 3 жыл бұрын
This guy was fired from google and Facebook for constantly complaining about chairs.
@codingcat1836 3 жыл бұрын
Actually, Google fired him for his "second career" as a KZfaqr...
@MetalAsFork 3 жыл бұрын
@@codingcat1836 Real?
@nonammmmme 3 жыл бұрын
@@codingcat1836 thanks for ruinning the joke
@user-wk2gi5cp9y 3 жыл бұрын
@@nonammmmme ok
@MissKalunji Жыл бұрын
I've watched a lot of reviews for the past few days and i must say yours is one of the BEST i've watched. I usually get bored half way through but your pace of speaking, clear and you kept the most important information going not rambling. Thank you so MUCH.
@GrumpyMcFrog 2 жыл бұрын
Only a true programmer would consider a chair as his "side piece." LOL.
@PrestonProductions1 3 жыл бұрын
"This video is sponsored by... myself." I want to be able to say this someday
@Yo12327 3 жыл бұрын
U believe his bullshit ?? And btw Aeron can easily install a atlas headrest and it's the best chair among all .
@bullshitdepartment 3 жыл бұрын
@@Yo12327 Well it would make no sense for him to not mention sponsors as that is illegal, and it would make way less sense for a company to contact him and try to persuade him to do something illegal...
@Lordoftheswollen 3 жыл бұрын
You can now. You just won't have great products to show.
@teemuvesala9575 3 жыл бұрын
@@Yo12327 I know just 1 thing. That you're salty burger flipper mad cause he's loaded.
@aktchungrabanio6467 2 ай бұрын
@@teemuvesala9575 That's you actually, but are too afraid to admit it
@jamesbethell42 3 жыл бұрын
Instructions unclear, I told my wife she was like a chair and now I'm in trouble.
@miranda.cooper 3 жыл бұрын
And you have "another chair on the side just to ride on the weekends" xD
@Rutrakpm 3 жыл бұрын
I mean, you were the one who took a relationship advice from someone who is divorced
@jorusc6358 3 жыл бұрын
Yea, I can't believe he went there. In the US, it would be Cancel Culture time. Or Feminist would be calling you all kinds of vulgar names. Great review. Very to the point. But I would expect that from a programmer. ;-)
@tolpacourt 3 жыл бұрын
I mistook your wife for a chair.
@Syn 2 жыл бұрын
i've had my costco chair for 5 years and still works great! better comfort and airflow than any leather gaming chair out there 100% worth the purchase 😳
@joseibarrondo7969 2 жыл бұрын
Hey could you possibly give me the exact name of it or a link? The link in the description and comment were "not found"
@awesomekid8922 2 жыл бұрын
How would you add lunbar support?
@4hantasy 2 жыл бұрын
link?
@Pliskin2894 2 жыл бұрын
My boss has one in his office, and I tried it out, and I asked him where he bought it. He told me Costco. I was actually quite surprised at that, and how comfy the chair was initially. I didn't spend much time on it, but it was pretty comfortable nonetheless.
@Jugg215 Жыл бұрын
Asking for links as if google doesnt exist...... There is absolutely no way you people are or ever will be computer programmers lmao
@ikaantynytlapsi9474 3 жыл бұрын
15:08 I think we finally know why TechLeads wife divorced him
@devgoswami1584 2 жыл бұрын
lmao, this comment made me laugh
@Lucyaisha 2 жыл бұрын
Lol 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆
@mwuniverse1534 2 жыл бұрын
no way
@mwuniverse1534 2 жыл бұрын
and the next recommended video was about his divorce....
@massimoqualsiasi3444 2 жыл бұрын
I think we finally know how Ikääntynyt lapsi is capable of demonstration of her deficit of logic.
@ThreeTwentyTech 3 жыл бұрын
I can't pay attention to a single thing you say until you mention you're a millionaire
@bubbleblurb7779 3 жыл бұрын
hahaha this made my day
@ThreeTwentyTech 3 жыл бұрын
@@bubbleblurb7779 I'm being dead serious. All I hear is blah blah blah until I hear "I'm also a millionaire"
@OniHellscream 3 жыл бұрын
Multi*
@TechLead 3 жыл бұрын
"I am a millionaire," is a great pickup line btw.
@bubbleblurb7779 3 жыл бұрын
@@ThreeTwentyTech hahah techlead is seriously gonna love this
@chrismorse7630 3 жыл бұрын
I like how, as a millionaire, he is willing to come down to our level.
@TechLead 3 жыл бұрын
I had to do it a few times actually, since i'm so high up there.
@matthewchow3553 3 жыл бұрын
Embody does level out too.... The base.... That may stop you from sliding off....
@MrDMD 3 жыл бұрын
He is a good god
@starshipx1282 3 жыл бұрын
@@TechLead yes you are
@amirulamir3059 3 жыл бұрын
@@TechLead ☠️☠️☠️
@bluethan806 2 жыл бұрын
As a Staples employee I'm genuinely surprised by the fact that the Hyken was your pick. Honestly, I may have to pick one up myself now
@ryand3581 2 жыл бұрын
I especially liked that you thought about the fact that people don't always sit correctly! I've been toying with getting an areon but I very often sit improperly and thus made me reconsider. It's a shame that staples are an online only store in the UK now a days, I'd certainly like to try their chairs out!
@ren137c Жыл бұрын
That part of the review seemed obnoxious to me. Firstly he complained about the embody being too big when in fact it's design lends itself quite well to sitting cross-legged. Additionally, people normally want to spend this kind of money to help fix their posture and reduce the risk of injury. This means that you would expect the individual to want to sit properly... Another key point is that these chairs have a 12 year warranty so having them break shouldn't be a huge concern. I don't know man, get a beanbag if you want to sit like a potato.
@ElMagicConch Жыл бұрын
@@ren137c you bought one didn’t you
@DanielNistrean 3 ай бұрын
You'll regret not sitting properly when you're 50
@beanut.putter 3 жыл бұрын
This video has inspired me to tell my wife she's not the chair for me anymore.
@nancymcmillan3158 4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂 you're outta there buddy
@mitchelljao 3 жыл бұрын
"Let me come down to your level again" fucking gold
@umloiro3219 3 жыл бұрын
Right lmao
@PresidentValentine 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@dapdapstuff 3 жыл бұрын
LOL It's entertaining
@jacktheripper774vods6 3 жыл бұрын
This has been a very informative video, ive actually been wanting to sit crosslegged in a chair, im pleasantly surprised this topic was even covered
@bignicnrg3856 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! I can't believe how hard it's been finding an office chair. I'm definitely checking out staples today. Thanks!!
@user-jg6xu1kk1i 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, someone cares if a chair is comfy when sitting crosslegged. No wonder why you are the TechLead.
@jacobalo4532 3 жыл бұрын
For real though! I was like, yep, he answered everything I could possibly want to know. Glad he came down to our lvl.
@math001 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. Not being able to cross your legs might be a dealbreaker, especially for something as expensive as an Aeron. Always read that the lip of the chair hurts but I have yet to try the chair to see if it's as bad as they say. Might go for a Leap or Embody if Aeron really doesn't like weird sitting positions.
@evshrug 3 жыл бұрын
@@math001 Yeah, the Leap was looking like the winner for me, especially since I don’t have slouch and slide issues, and you can add a headrest to a Leap. Other considerations paragraph. Hyken may merit more research, nice price for what you get. Hyken might wear out as fast as the Costco chair though, so a $400-500 used Aeron might be the long term better investment. With that 12 year warranty, HM expects it to last a long time, and if a $100 mesh repair gives you ANOTHER 12 years... well, buy once, cry once. Leap might also be repairable, also has incredible durability and healthy used market. I haven’t missed sitting cross-legged in my racer seat gaming chair (I think I’m growing out of it, honest!), but I think I really would like a footrest or ottoman to rest my legs on.
@chrischen5048 3 жыл бұрын
Doing a lot of research on chairs for my home office, almost every YT reviewer mentions about cross-legged sitting. The Embody is supposed to be quite good for that though.
@spartanV48 3 жыл бұрын
@@chrischen5048 I have embody and I sit cross legged in it all the time
@isaiahrichardson9267 3 жыл бұрын
No, we knew you wouldn’t forget the “millionaire”
@skdfdjkdfjkd 3 жыл бұрын
"as a millionaire"
@geemcdee 3 жыл бұрын
MULTI-millionaire get it right folks. 😉
@zhiminjiang8647 Жыл бұрын
I bought 2 Staples Hyken chairs 6 years ago when it was on sale for $99 each. One for me and one for my son. We both love it. They still look brand new after 6 years of daily use. It is a rare exception of "you get what you pay for".
@szabolcsvarga1061 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, it's good to see that you don't only present the extremely expensive chairs, but also those that are affordable.
@tarunbeersingh128 3 жыл бұрын
The real question: Which coffee is best for Programmers?
@TechLead 3 жыл бұрын
I actually recommend a coffee here www.amazon.com/shop/techlead my favorite one
@4dbullshitpatroll6 3 жыл бұрын
Buy your own pro barista machine. I own a Rancillio. If you went to a Cafe and bought $16 of cappuccinos a day x 365 = $5840 a year. So I bought one.
@lukkash 3 жыл бұрын
*Nespresso ... what else?* 😅
@4dbullshitpatroll6 3 жыл бұрын
@Phantom Ooze Instant coffee. I have a bad taste in my mouth thinking about it.
@XRAYPubgMobile 3 жыл бұрын
Real question, best clothes? 🌚
@bernardog6579 3 жыл бұрын
Truly the best chair review videos out there. straight to the point and gives viable examples for each pro/con every chair has. I recently bought the "costco" chair after seeing and sitting on it on a friend's house. I had no idea it actually had a following and I'm glad it happened to be featured on this video amongst the best/most expensive chairs out there. Truly for the price you can't go wrong. In my university (when we used to attend to school) we had the Herman Miller Aeron on various places at campus. You can feel its an expensive chair, the confort and the quality is there, but if you compare it directly to the costco chair for confort its fairly similar. Besides not having lumbar support, honestly the quality is pretty good for the price. great video!
@ravipeiris4388 3 жыл бұрын
Great overview. Advice for University students: Get the best chair possible and spare no cost as it will lead to orthopedic issues when you are older. As someone who has many decades of higher learning, I can speak to having a decent and orthopedically correct chair, Ravi Peiris M.D.
@TheStoneWhisperer 2 жыл бұрын
Amen! I"m out there hunting for the most supportive chair because I have lower back issues now and it SUCKS! 😥
@TheMechMan 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who recently finished university and who now has chronic backpain, I wish I took advise like this more seriously. Between classes and studying (not to mention recreational time watching shows/gaming), I probably spent up to 8 hours a day sitting while in school. Now I'm paying the price for that.
@ok-sj7bx Жыл бұрын
@@TheMechMan up to? Well no wonder I fked my back after reaching 19yo lol. At worst I would spend sitting around 12 hours a day consistantly 😅
@amiladrck 10 ай бұрын
Agreed! I had to go through a back surgery when I was 25 so make sure to sit properly.
@thpaghett3002 3 жыл бұрын
I've been using a wooden dining chair for a year now, and I am in slight pain. Thank you for making this excellent review.
@skeptale 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you mentioned sitting crosslegged! I spend a good 75% of my work time sitting crosslegged, and it's hard to find a chair that's comfortable to sit in that way, but everyone I mention that issue to just says "well just stop sitting that way". Definitely getting the Hyken after seeing this review.
@allydea 2 жыл бұрын
Same for me, but that's like wanting a chair that allows you to be confortable while smoking. :-)
@solomonjenkins9505 2 жыл бұрын
i thought he was joking
@evancardy1453 2 жыл бұрын
As an ergonomic specialist of over 10 years I love the comment about wanting a chair that will let me do the wrong thing. It’s a combination of the right chair and the right habits, but your bad habit of crossing your legs will damage your spine and hips. I really love it when people tell me yes I know but I’m still going to do it. It reminds me of when I was tired of my child trying to touch a burning candle. Eventually I said go ahead see what happens.
@ok-sj7bx Жыл бұрын
@@evancardy1453 😆 If you don't mind answering, what would be your budget pick from this video, or would you buy something else that wasn't recommended here? I am 187cm tall.
@pilotgfx Жыл бұрын
dude stop crossing your legs all the time, you aren't benefitting rom it in any way (apart from the constant pain in slightly squeezing your nuts, is this why you do it?)
@418_im_a_teapot 3 жыл бұрын
Step one: spend a day researching the market for a good chair Step two: find the perfect chair, put it into shopping cart Step three: hesitate to order and see that chair out of stock Step four: research for the second best fit Step five: buy it Step six: get this video recommended at 3AM Ffs
@wyvern4588 3 жыл бұрын
Literally every purchase I make- days or weeks of research, weighing out compromises, changing budget, watching reviews, cross referencing reviews so on and so fourth. If I was paid to do product research and testing I would be a rich man.
@418_im_a_teapot 3 жыл бұрын
@@wyvern4588 that's basically what many youtubers do for a living
@iKnowWhyNo1 2 жыл бұрын
Why you gotta call me out like that 🤣
@JetEye-Knight 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most useful video I’ve ever seen, thank you. I have an Aeron at the office which I love but was looking for another chair for the home office. Been strongly considering getting another Aeron but I may just give the Hyken a try!
@ericx7736 Жыл бұрын
how did it go？
@ericx7736 Жыл бұрын
I ended it up bought the Hyken. great so far. better than my colleages enbody since the headreast. Only the arm adjustment is lacking functions.
@NoPlayJack Жыл бұрын
The aeron has a 12 year no questions asked warranty. I bought a 5 year old one and have had techs come to my house multiple times to replace various parts completely free of charge.
@tommyhoang6736 Жыл бұрын
Did you purchase second hand? Would they honour the warranty the same if I purchase second hand
@NoPlayJack Жыл бұрын
@@tommyhoang6736 yes I purchased 2nd hand an HM honors the warranty still.
@shijima_ending Жыл бұрын
@@NoPlayJack HM warranty does not transfer. I'm not sure how you are able to still keep using it
@NoPlayJack Жыл бұрын
@@shijima_ending all you have to provide is a photo of the manufacturer’s label. They don’t ask if you were the original purchaser or for proof of purchase. Just call a dealer and they’ll send a repair person.
@shijima_ending Жыл бұрын
@@NoPlayJack everytime I have called them, they ask for an order number (proof of purchase). and then they ask for the manufacturers label
@slickdeals 3 жыл бұрын
Quick tip: for the armrests of the Embody, you can pull up the arms and then position them however you wish. We made the same mistake in our review. We love the Embody though and have them in our offices.
@joshualepon5676 3 жыл бұрын
**Looks at my pillows that have a chair beneath it** Ergonomics.
@RiseWith 3 жыл бұрын
*economics
@paulgriffin8566 2 жыл бұрын
Truly one of the most entertaining reviews I have seen on KZfaq, ever. Many thanks for sharing.
@0.element Жыл бұрын
I’ve had the Staples Hyken for well over 8 years now. Although material quality feels on a cheaper side, it still looks like new. Only thing I replaced were the wheels for rubberized ones. And yes I am getting a 2nd chair to spice things up 😂 but Hyken is a solid choice if you’re on a budget and want a great chair!
@wootwoot8754 3 жыл бұрын
what pants are the best pants for programmers?
@krmunoz2169 3 жыл бұрын
Joker pants.
@TechLead 3 жыл бұрын
Pants are such a waste of money...
@Max-ot1hh 3 жыл бұрын
Sweat pants
@aschwinwesselius 3 жыл бұрын
Smarty pants
@farhienzahaikal1868 3 жыл бұрын
@@TechLead so we don't need any pants?
@ledzep20 2 жыл бұрын
I own the Hyken and it is a good chair. It is comfortable, especially after long hours of sitting on it. My biggest issue is that it isn't very durable. Granted I have owned it for a while now, but I had a much cheaper chair before and it last much much longer.
@svlagonda7417 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love real world reviews that nail real world issues with chair usage. Aeron is still the best for me though (and you can an Atlas headrest for it).
@mmdd2449 3 жыл бұрын
A chair-woman analogy. My man getting back on the horse!
@outsider1st 3 жыл бұрын
exactly! our millionaire is finally moving on!
@mscir 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, surprising and good on him!
@apidas 3 жыл бұрын
that's just horrible
@JL-oj2in 3 жыл бұрын
@@apidas haha no it’s amazing
@marcusaureliusregulus2833 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣. That part got me
@uruseibaka9456 3 жыл бұрын
Today I learned chairs are like women
@ghostinplainsight4803 3 жыл бұрын
First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the... chair?
@thePWNmaster5 3 жыл бұрын
@@ghostinplainsight4803 the feeling of sliding into a wet and ready chair is life changing
@KalebSDay 3 жыл бұрын
@@thePWNmaster5 Especially if you can wipe it off and clean it easily after a workout.
@sonich1814 3 жыл бұрын
You get the best women at staples?
@Hanagigi 3 жыл бұрын
You should try a bunch of them before deciding. Then men are like chairs too...
@sezzalyfe 2 жыл бұрын
not a programmer but I saw your video in a discord I was in. Very well put together review and I actually did enjoy the information provided. I also found the humor to be very funny x3 and im sure those programmers in need can figure out something to sit on now because of you. God bless you have a great new year!
@marcseg8964 2 жыл бұрын
A 1k + chair is really out of my league lol but i really liked the staples hyken i tried. i ended Up with the nouhaus ergo3d ergonomic office chair. A bit similar to the hyken , but with more premium materials, more adjustable ways with the arm and head rest, and comes with a set of roller Blade wheels 😀 and not really much more expensive . Worth checking it out !
@rafayzafer1092 3 жыл бұрын
@TechLead 4:45 For the HM Embody, you need to lift the arms when moving them in and out for it to not be so difficult. Lifting them “unlocks” them for smooth movement. Kind of like when you have to push down on an RX bottle to open it...Same way lift the arms and move them in and out! Thank me later :)
@SakshamKRathee 3 жыл бұрын
14:55 The reason he got divorced... lol
@bekjohansson3016 3 жыл бұрын
You know, it could have been @TechLead ex-wife that had a chair on the side. Saksham do you have a chair on the side that you are feeling guilty or proud of?
@afiasheikh416 3 жыл бұрын
hahaha... I totally miss that part. @15:19 And yes, it's going to be EXPENSIVE Fun... As a teen, I always thought that Shoes are like men. Choosing the wrong shoe can make your journey a hell.
@rortiz77 2 жыл бұрын
Probably the best reviewer I've seen on this so far. You were SPOT ON with how hard the Autonimous cushions are. I have one and I regret buying it.
@casparnigell5510 2 жыл бұрын
Love your sense of humor. And great reviews. Very useful. All seems very honest and down-to-earth. 👍
@elephant_888 3 жыл бұрын
A lot of young Software Engineers laughing at the “fools” who pay hundreds dollars for chairs, may be paying 1000’s of dollars for spine treatments and pain pills in their future... and they won’t be the first. Just a friendly warning to take care of your body, posture and professional equipment.
@majorpeg8534 3 жыл бұрын
To be honest you don’t need a good chair though you can get a really cheap chair and sit with good posture
@AlenBerberovic 3 жыл бұрын
15+ years in IT, never thought I need a good chair until a year ago when my lower back striked back :) Now spent 3k+ euro on chairs, electric desk, etc.. nothing helps.
@gregmieciu 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlenBerberovic same here including inversion table. bottom line take care of your spine
@bestopinion9257 3 жыл бұрын
My doc said no backrest is the best chair presuming you will keep a correct posture all the time which is hard. Also, you should make physique exercises 10 mins at every hour.
@KhoiBoa 3 жыл бұрын
Not really chair. It’s your own posture and not strengthening the back.
@Stephenbashqier 3 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly entertained from a video reviewng office chairs. Couldn't help but laugh when you were sliding off the embody. Awesome video
@embazle 2 жыл бұрын
BEST chair comparison video that I’ve come across! Might settle with the gesture. Well done, thanks for doing this!
@milinshandilya Жыл бұрын
Very good review...Highly appreciate for putting this. It indeed take lot of cost and efforts....Thank you!
@maurice7017 3 жыл бұрын
he sponsored himself. what a legend
@sonupanchal8242 3 жыл бұрын
are we still talking about chairs in the end?
@Kolenment 2 жыл бұрын
That weekend fun comment genuinely made me laugh. I bought the Komene ErgoPro, which is basically the same as the Staples and Costco chair, and my only gripe with it is that I slide off. It was also starting to be uncomfortable on the bottom so I put a cushion on it which fixed the sliding. I also added high quality rubber casters and thick armrest cushions and I keep the tilt adjustment almost tight so it keeps me upright but still has just a bit of give. I eventually want to try the Steelcase Gesture for that depth adjustment which is what my chair really needs.
@tylenol_jones 2 жыл бұрын
I had (still have but wife uses it now) an Embody chair and honestly the only downside to it is the rubber material on the arm pads becomes extremely uncomfortable after an hour or so. It's a shame Herman Miller won't offer it with a leather or even cloth top. They also drastically reduced the options you can choose re: color and materials compared to when I bought mine.
@wesrobinson7366 Жыл бұрын
you can buy a lot of different arm covers for the chair that are not made by Herman Miller.
@KillerTacos54 3 жыл бұрын
My man literally sitting in the centre of a chair shop in his own room
@bubbleblurb7779 3 жыл бұрын
sponsors: can we sponsor your video? techlead: this video is sponsored by myself that was super epic
@TechLead 3 жыл бұрын
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@Huangyuyi 3 жыл бұрын
You are so funny
@bubbleblurb7779 3 жыл бұрын
@@Huangyuyi and ur so pretty. voice & face
@Huangyuyi 3 жыл бұрын
@@bubbleblurb7779 wow, this is a cool comment, thank you
@adobo1976 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the hyken after this review. I really like it! You were spot on about sitting cross legged on it! The cons are that you can't get the arm rests completely out of the way, the wheels included are not good for hardwood. I bought the replacement hardwood wheels online but it raised it up an inch. I'm 5'9" and the lowest setting on the chair was right where it needed to be. There is a gas valve online that is an inch shorter but I'm not sure if I'm going to buy it or not. On the pro side when the back locks it locks straight. No flex.
@jmorsejr 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review of the chairs. I moved from California to Tennessee last August, and needed a new chair. I purchased the FlexFit Hyken Mesh Task Chair, and have enjoyed very much. I like the fact that there is no cloth material to wear out, and the padding a the front of the seat helps with the comfort.
@sandypants1326 3 жыл бұрын
"You can't sit on this chair cross legged" *looks down at myself sitting cross legged* Well, I know what chair I'm not buying!
@AshtonLoya 3 жыл бұрын
"Maybe you can have a little fun riding it on the weekend..."
@Kitsune81 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!! All these reviews talk about the ergonomics and material, but I'm glad you incorporated the need to sit cross legged. At home I sit in all kinds of weird positions and some office chairs are terrible for that.
@sa21539 2 жыл бұрын
take my upvote for the analogy at the end 😂. Very comprehensive review that wasn't sponsored. Thank you!
@crystal14w 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t expect to be so excited to know which chair is the best. It truly is a struggle to find a good one
@kristoffseisler2163 3 жыл бұрын
tell me about it. when my dxracer chair broke it was the best thing that happened to me, i realized in retrospect.
@foxman482 3 жыл бұрын
Sold me in the first 40 seconds, I think I’m gonna subscribe. His confidence is unmatchable!
@mydadleftman 2 ай бұрын
exact same as me, he has aura about him
@gunnarwentzel6098 Жыл бұрын
Really is one of the better videos, most people stretch videos out for to long in reviews. I appreciate the multiple comparison in one sitting. No pun intended.
@brssnj54 2 жыл бұрын
I was doing a difficult refactoring and got stuck, but then I looked at the Hermann Miller Aeron chair and felt inspired to finish the job. The bugs vanished instantly
@frogiwthoutahat 3 жыл бұрын
lol me working at a startup adjusting the autonomous chair for 30 mins while everyone else around me is hard at work
@Young_Star 3 жыл бұрын
Had my Steelcase Leap V2 chair at work for about 14 years. It was around $800 when I looked it up at after getting it from our manager. I will say it basically looks the same as when I got it other than some coffee stains. The thing is super durable. I wouldn't worry about breaking that Gesture chair just because it is expensive. The materials used are really durable.
@MAGAMAN 10 ай бұрын
I had one of those and absolutely hated it. If you can't adjust the angle of the seat, the chair is garbage.
@spencerlivvy1090 2 жыл бұрын
I have used Staples Hyken for the last four years. My first one lost it's under-thigh cushioning. The cushion fell out and I could not put it back in so, I bought another one! I find myself needing an upgrade, though, as the Hyken tends to encourage slouching due to it's shape. I need a chair that forces me into a natural, upright postural position.
@4LaSirena 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review, thanks! How's the Hyken holding up (I know it's only been 9 months but really curious about how the mesh is holding up too)?! I just bought the red one at Staples on a special buy for $169 for my teenager gamer son. Signed up for text alerts and got an additional $15 off, win win! Glad I watched your review last night and checked Staples. Love my Aeron! New subcriber here. 😁
@jindrichjokel2401 3 жыл бұрын
The "Let me get on your level" Techlead
@AudreyBradford 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best office chair review on KZfaq. Been editing my videos in a plastic table chair for years and my back cannot take another minute! I'm gonna buy the staples chair after watching this review 👍 thank you!
@field1 3 жыл бұрын
totally! same here! 👍👍👍
@joekobekuo 3 жыл бұрын
same here :)
@Doublebarreledsimian 3 жыл бұрын
if you did, I hope you got the protection plan. As Staples will allow you to trade it in for whatever reason. Even use it to trade for a different chair.
@soobakssi3218 3 жыл бұрын
I was looking for this comment I know most of his videos are highly comedic so I wasn’t sure if these was a real review video Kept popping up when I searched good ergonomic chair so here I am
@smgaines 3 жыл бұрын
Same! I agree best chair review that I have seen hands down!
@mflynn1 2 жыл бұрын
I just watched this video (I know, almost 1 year after it was published) and it's the first video I watched from TechLead without knowing anything about you. I really really like how you talk, think and described the chairs. I thought, wow this guy is very intelligent, great thought process and view angles. Then I saw you have more videos and a KZfaq channel about tech including crypto which I've been learning for the past 5 years. Now that I know a little more about you and your past, it is funny that I subscribed to your channel because of a video about chairs hahaha!. Great job!
@zhaotianxiong 3 жыл бұрын
I have embody at home and Aeron at office, and for me embody is 100% the more comfortable one. It just fits your body so well and I don't mind sitting long hours on it. However, the arm rest sucks, It is so hard to adjust and it will miss-align every once in a while and I had to unscrew it, take it off and fix it. For the autonomous chairs, I prefer Kinn Chair over the Ergo Chair.
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@alisalaska1786 3 жыл бұрын
Office designer here-price really matters for long term life of a chair and adjustments it has. I’d say, most over $250 are the same comfort quality. The warranties on commercial furniture are usually limited lifetime, with 5-10 years on components like the pneumatic lift and casters. Every person likes totally different seat cushions-that’s really a personal preference thing.
@poncie17 3 жыл бұрын
You are an absolute legend, so many reviewers fail to check whether u can set cross-legged or not. You've helped me pick the Hyken for my home work setup :)
@253Jeffle 2 жыл бұрын
how do you like the hyken? i plan to get it
@ragedunicycle1157 Жыл бұрын
How do you like it
@ragedunicycle1157 Жыл бұрын
@@253Jeffledid you get it
@chnlng00 Жыл бұрын
I have had the staples chair for a few years now and I think that it has served its purpose pretty well. The only issues I have with it is the build quality. All the materials feel fine and there is no creaking, but there are fitment issues. I have 4 of these chairs and I see the problem in all of them. 1 has a slightly tilted seat, 2 have uneven arm rests, and the last one has a tilted beck rest. You probably wont notice it unless you are looking for it, but I fear that this may cause possible posture issues in the future. This is one of the reasons why I want to get a higher end chair because the tolerances may be better.
@inviablegaming6424 3 жыл бұрын
“Have fun riding it” LMFAO
@0x0404 3 жыл бұрын
Well this is well timed. I was going to look for a cheap-ish mesh chair to replace the fake leather ones I use that start shedding after a few years.
@Atombender 3 жыл бұрын
"But maybe you could just have a little bit of fun riding it on the weekends or so." Your presentation and snarky humour are amazing.
@electricianone3090 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you where able to come down to our level while reviewing these chairs😂
@roguestarr4382 3 жыл бұрын
"if you like to sit for long hours, like an hour or two..." (🤔not sure if he's joking or if he is serious)😂
@pvaz 3 жыл бұрын
Probably serious. It's good to have small breaks in between so you can stay comfortable and focused. Whenever I have something dificult to tackle I often walk a bit in the park around the office while thinking about it.
@kvnngkronos 3 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison. As a Hyken chair owner, I can say that it is a good chair for what it costs. To me, the standing features of the chair are the headrest and the locking mechanism for the backrest tilt. However, there is a couple of things I wish were different: first being the support and contour in the backrest are meant for slightly or fully reclined position and not well suited for sitting upright as there is a significant gap between the backrest and the curvature of my back; and second, the armrests can benefit a lot from better adjustability, they just go up and down (and they don't get low enough to my liking), adding forward and backward adjustments will hugely improve the chair ergonomics, without this I'm never comfortably close enough to my desk (which is a standing desk with plenty of height adjustability). As a consequence, I can never achieve optimal productivity sitting position with the Hyken chair. For reference, I'm 1.76 m tall and weight about 74 kg. So, the Hyken chair is good for relaxing or working if you favor reclined sitting posture, not so good if you like to sit upright with the keyboard close to elbow level. I hope this helps.
@soundthealarm 2 жыл бұрын
Best chair review!! To the point just like a tech mind. I've watched maybe 20 videos so far and this was quick, clear and now I am buying the staples chair. It's worth a try. Small money and can return it to the store. Thanks!
@no_sl303p 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reuniting me with my favorite chair, I used to have the Staples chair right after college but sadly got rid of it and forgot the name. Worked in many studios that used the Aeron and grew to hate it because I always tuck my leg when I work. Got a reupholstered faux leather Steelcase Leap V2 and loved that too, but armrests got puffy over time and I ended up drilling a headrest into the thing. But now I can finally reunite with my baby.
@j.benjamin1785 3 жыл бұрын
“Let me come down to your level again.” Subbed lmao
@JoseFrescobar 3 жыл бұрын
"Something you can ride on the weekends or so" 🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼 pretty good analogy!
@ToomanyFrancis 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad he mentioned the leg confinement of the Aeron. I know we're supposed to keep our legs at a 90 degree angle, but it gets extremely uncomfortable when you're at your desk for hours every day, even if you get up for a few minutes every hour to stretch your legs.
@gislo Жыл бұрын
I have had the aeron over 16y, recently have a logictech embody too - if I had to chose just one, it would be Aeron every day. One of my best buys for sure.
@jimson172 3 жыл бұрын
The Tech Lead, you absolutely nailed it in this video. I'm so glad you mentioned the inability to sit cross-legged in the Herman Miller Aeron. That's always been my criticism of the chair as well. I might actually buy the Staples chair based on your review.
@TechLead 3 жыл бұрын
In fact, I'm sitting cross-legged now on the Hyken.
@icarolfmuniz 3 жыл бұрын
I thought no one would ever take that into consideration... Enforcing good posture is one thing but enabling different positions with ease is top notch
@Doomeiner 3 жыл бұрын
@@icarolfmuniz the thing is, sitting cross-legged is supposed to be very bad posture. Nevermind, I thought it was the other type of cross-legged. You should only sit cross-legged like you mean in flat surfaces.
@fusioned 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Herman Miller Mirra at home, which I can sit cross-legged on quite easily. Trying to sit on the office Aeron cross-legged was quite restrictive. 12 years on, the Mirra still looks and functions without any problems - a testament to the build quality.
@destroyerofsimps6574 3 жыл бұрын
@@fusioned Mirra vs Aeron what are the differences and which one would you recommend?
@aj6761 3 жыл бұрын
FINALLY a real review of all of these chairs.
@whatevername6553 2 жыл бұрын
I have had that costco chair for 5 years (sitting on it rn) and I can tell yall that thing is probably the best price to value you're gonna find on the chair market, if I ever hear it's going out of production I'm buying as much as I have room for lol.
@ltonchis1245 3 жыл бұрын
I went out about a half a year ago to test out about 30-50 chairs at different stores: Office Depot, Office Max, Fry's Electronics, etc. and so far out of all the chairs I tested, ( including gaming chairs) I can agree that the Hyken was the best chair. So Hyken was my pick for the price, however If you are on the bigger side I would recommend the Dexley, but I can assure you that you can't go wrong for an ergonomic chair at $150 and just skip the gaming chairs in general.
@jamesvillien6083 Жыл бұрын
How's the wear and tear on it after a years worth of use?
@seriouscat2231 7 ай бұрын
I second the previous question. How is it doing now?
@RADERFPV 3 жыл бұрын
When I'm faced with a tight deadline, my favorite chair to use for coding is an old drum throne (chair) that I usually use when playing guitar. Not having a back rest adds a feeling of anxiousness, and it helps me get down to business faster. Sort of forces me to focus on the task at hand, because I can't get totally comfortable when sitting on it. I call it "the pressure seat".
@magicalsurprise1509 2 жыл бұрын
Hey I have questions do software engineers have spare time?
@RADERFPV 2 жыл бұрын
@@magicalsurprise1509 It's difficult at first, because you're in constant learning mode. But after a few years of settling in, yes, we have plenty of free time.
@alokbaluni8760 2 жыл бұрын
@@RADERFPV Bro I am just starting out as an Intern. I am afraid I will not have good work life balance in the future.
@RADERFPV 2 жыл бұрын
@@alokbaluni8760 Yeah, that part can be real tough to manage. It gets easier with time as you get more comfortable.
@tallswede80 3 жыл бұрын
I found the embody chair to be extremely comfortable and ergonomic. I never expected a chair to be able to support my back the way it does. I am not a programmer though.
@spacemanapeinc7202 11 ай бұрын
It might be comfortable at the start but your opinion of it might change in a couple of years.
@tallswede80 11 ай бұрын
@@spacemanapeinc7202 it's been a couple of years since my comment. My opinion is that it's the same. I now have even greater appreciation for the overall quality of the chair.
@h4tch3tt74 6 ай бұрын
@@spacemanapeinc7202I've watched reviews of the embody 3 years after purchase. People still like it.
@TayaYoung04 2 жыл бұрын
the cross leg comment was super helpful, I like to sit like that too so the herman miller would have probably been not quite right for me. Buying my first home and upgrading my office, so this was very informative. Thank you.
@mearjun88 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. If I had watched this earlier I wouldn’t have returned my 5th chair in 6 months yesterday.
@TitusRex 3 жыл бұрын
Next: what's the best underwear for programmers
@chinchilla505 3 жыл бұрын
Herman Milller Diaperon V2
@declanfarber 3 жыл бұрын
Real programmers don’t wear underwear. That’s why they call us code monkeys: try catch throw.
@MsJavaWolf 3 жыл бұрын
Japanese girl underwear (used)
@khoa22693 3 жыл бұрын
don't forget the Herman Miller comes with a 12 year warranty so don't have to worry about that $100 repair
@Zoumios 3 жыл бұрын
In addition, not everyone is a millionaire. That is, even if the HM comes with a 12 year warranty and then breaks right after, it may still be cheaper in the long run compared to re-buying a $200 chair every couple years. That said, apparently HM chairs last for much longer than their warranty, so that's even more value. Then there's even the possibility of re-selling the chair because HM chairs have a large used market. So again, more value on the back-end of the overall purchase. So an excellent chair with a 12-year warranty (labor and parts) that normally far outlasts its warranty and can even be re-sold for partial value back.
@hvn919 3 жыл бұрын
Herman Miller and its authorized resellers also have semi annual sales. I got one 3 years ago at a fairly good discount. It's still flawless and no regrets at all. I've attached the Atlas headrest and it's super comfortable.
@kc86 3 жыл бұрын
Staple Hyken comes with a 7 year warranty so for $200; your money is well spent.
@notebook1148 3 жыл бұрын
@@Zoumios where did they say everybody was millionaire?? You would get more value getting the Herman no denying
@honkhonkler7411 3 жыл бұрын
Same as Steelcase
@michaelweber06 2 жыл бұрын
I had the Aeron at work and really wanted an ergonomic mesh chair at home, so I bought the Hyken. After 2 years, the mesh is sagging unevenly, causing BAD pressure points on the right and left sides of the seat. I can’t sit on it for more than an hour now and I’m only 5’8” and 150lbs. My Aeron at work still feels like I’m floating. Long story short, I now have a refurbished Aeron at home and wouldn’t recommend the Hyken to anyone. Just email some office supply stores and ask if they have any refurbished Aerons. Make sure they clean it and replace the cylinder and seat pad.
@michaelweber06 Жыл бұрын
@@salut9658 I would recommend a good sofa chair for relaxing, although the Aeron recline/rocking feature is nice for gaming and just fidgeting throughout the work day
@JackD1311 5 ай бұрын
I’ve been shopping for an office chair and there are so many options. It’s a daunting task to choose bc I want all the adjustments but not some more than $400. This review really put things into perspective. Thank you.
@sbstorage95 3 жыл бұрын
I miss the days when you would say “Its Coffee” time 😃
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