Let’s be fair, with a Herman Miller chair you’re paying for a known variable.
I just wish there was somewhere to lay my head and lament all that money I just spent.
The Aeron Gaming chair, however, doesn’t confuse us with configuration options.
It’s a single price point of 1,371 / $1,805.
There are also more height options in the US.
The frame’s intense curvature makes it look like it was designed for one of those ’60s minimalist mansions.
It’s almost like the armrests are melting like a clock in a Dali painting.
Still, it’s an attractive chair if you’re going for that corporate vibe.
There are no colour options, just jet black and that’s your lot.
As far as adjustable forward tilt and adjustability for something called PostureFit.
Namely, the lack of armrest width adjustability and an actual headrest.
The Herman Miller Aeron Gaming Chair does all this without any fuss.
Sitting in it for a week straight, I can say I’ve had a blast using it.
None of the mechanisms are clunky, and all are relatively intuitive.
There’s a lovely bounce when you sit down in the Aeron that’s very satisfying.
The whole time I’ve been sitting in it, not once has it felt wobbly or unstable either.
There’s zero rattle on the arms, which are extremely well-padded and have a fantastic Y-axis rotation.
They slide all the way back, too, so you could get right up against the desk.
There’s a slow, purposeful step to all the mechanisms that really exemplifies the impressive build quality.
The main problems I’ve encountered have been with the plastic surrounding the backrest and the bucket-style seat.
Clever, though not the best for anyone who sits awkwardly like me.
For your average gaming chair that could be anything from 30 minutes to an hour.
And who has that to spare during a busy day of ergonomic gaming?
Should you buy the Herman Miller Aeron gaming chair?
While it’s missing arm width adjustment, the suspension, and other mechanisms are fantastic.
It’s for people who are serious about ergonomics.
As far as premium build quality goes, though, the Aeron is very hard to beat.
It’s a little more on the expensive side, however.
For more information, check out our fullHerman Miller X Logitech Embody review.
For more information, check out our fullSteelcase Series 2 Task Chair review.
I sat in a range of positions to see how well it coped with awkward sitters.
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First reviewed October 2024
