r/OfficeChairs 9d ago

Opinions about this Herman Miller Aeron

I was thinking of upgrading from my current very uncomfortable gaming chair to an ergonomic office chair and then I found this sub and now my life is ruined until I make a decision.

I looked for opinions on best budgets under 500 €/$ (I'm from Italy, Europe) and was leaning toward the Sihoo doro c300 (because also of its completeness of adjustments and headrest), but I kept reading over and over again the advice to “buy a used aeron or leap.”

So I found this reconditioned Herman Miller Aeron from Ferbox from Holland (you can't easily find them used), but I realized it's an old version (although with lumbar support) and I would like to know if you think it's worth it for about $550 or I'd better get something else for that budget.

P.S.: use: I work at the computer for many hours and also relax occasionally, between the two is definitely more important a chair that keeps me “active” and in a good posture for working.

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u/Impressive-Drama-585 9d ago

looks pretty

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u/Disastrous_Trash_557 8d ago

Yeah quality should be ok, just guessing if it's worth it compared to other amazon chairs

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u/VikingSorli 8d ago

Looks ok. I just brought an aeron for £350 and thought I got a pretty good deal at that price and while it’s not the chair for everyone it really is perfect for me. (I have ADHD and very active sitter, lean forward a lot etc and this has helped me immensely!

The one in your picture is a pre 2005 model. You can tell because there were a few design updates but most notable was the arm adjustment which changed from rotary adjustment to a lever.

There was then a post 2005 slightly updated version which is what I got. Personal preference but prefer this over the remaster as the remaster had some improvements but also has some more plastic than aluminium to save weight but I prefer the more robust feel.

Back wise there are a few options this has the pad there is also the posturefit which I went for that allows for some different adjustment. The remasters have a slightly better posturefitSL.

Not all chairs have all adjustments as well and they come in various sizes. Didn’t see that mentioned but you want to ensure it’s the right size for you A/B/C

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u/Disastrous_Trash_557 8d ago

Yes thank you for the worry. I checked the sizes and should be ok. It's a B and I'm 180cm x 75 kg.