Hyken

ngl the pain from a dead chair is brutal. i ran into that last year with a flattened cushion. for your height and back issues, skip gaming chairs entirely - they're mostly marketing. look at ergonomic office chairs with adjustable seat depth and pneumatic height. the Clatina Mellet or Staples Hyken

https://www.staples.com/union-scale-flexfit-dexley-ergonomic-mesh-swivel-task-chair-black-un56946/product_24398921?cid=EM:ordconfrm::sku&&rdrct301=true This is the chair I've been using since March of 2022, as basic as one gets for the most part. I no longer use the tilt feature and lock my chair in

Coming from a ~10yr old Staples Hyken, I can relate - anything relatively expensive would have been a substantial upgrade. While I am curious about the fit of the Embody, I doubt I'm missing out on much given how there's not a strong consensus among chair enthusiasts of which one is the best option.

Second this! I have some ergo education so i'll drop this advice specific to chairs: Ability to tilt ~3 degrees backwards Integrated lumbar support (biggest thing) Seat height adjustable to allow legs to sit at 90° Chair depth ~20mm short of popliteal-buttock length (shorter than your body is good,

I use this chair from Staples. But when I assembled it, I did not add the headrest. And I left the arms off. Which makes me sit up straighter in it. https://www.staples.com/union-scale-flexfit-hyken-ergonomic-mesh-swivel-task-chair-black-un59460/product_990119

Yes if you can’t afford Herman miller new. There are plenty of refurb sites. Keep an eye out on Craigslist/facebook. Many offices going out of business looking to get rid of Herman millers at a fraction to recoup any costs. You can also go to staples. They make many chairs based on Herman miller des

Staples Hyken Pro is currently on sale for $219. Great chair when paired with an appropriate height desk. Just bought one.

8 hours is a long time to sit, i feel you on needing a good chair. honestly, lumbar support and adjustability are key - look for chairs with adjustable armrests and seat depth. what worked for me was a staples hyken chair - it's budget friendly but has all the adjustments you need. if you can spend

you're not wrong at all. a lot of gaming chairs are built for looks, not for 8 hours of work. the stiff foam and shallow lumbar are common complaints. i made the same switch a few years ago from a racing style chair to an ergonomic one and my back thanked me. for office work, you want something with

If you’re tall and looking for an alternative to the staples hyken, I’d recommend the staples dexley chair. The arms are slightly less adjustable than the hyken but the seat is much more comfortable if you have long legs.