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Ask HN: What is the best chair for developers?
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Re: Ask HN: What is the best chair for developers?
#32Anecdata: I have had good results with the Steelcase Leap. It's not cheap, but as you note, you're going to be spending a lot of time in it so this is probably not the place to economize. I do wish there were more comparative literature on this subject, as it's difficult to find good objective ways to compare chairs. Here are the Wirecutter's recommendations: https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-office-chair/
Comparative literature? Meh. I wish there were someplace where I could go and actually try high-end office chairs. Chair preference is going to vary from person to person (which makes written reviews and comparisons kind of useless), but office supply stores like Staples or Office Depot only stock the low end (which may work for some, but don't have the adjustability or durability of higher-end chairs). I'd like some…
I've been wanting a shop like that in Paris for years.
If you want to try and buy a Steelcase here you have to make an appointment with a sales rep outside the city. I get that basically they don't want to deal with general population but it's kind of infuriating.
Re: Ask HN: What is the best chair for developers?
#33I have a Herman Miller Mirra 2 at home and don't regret the price I paid to get it. I bought it new so I could customize the colors to match my home office. It's a bit cheaper than an Aeron and actually better in my opinion.
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#34I've been using the same Aeron chair for 17 years. It is robust, comfortable, and fine for long sessions in front of the computer. The value proposition remains quite positive.
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#35Steelcase Leap. Similar to the HM Aeron, but has cushion instead of mesh, and offers a bit more adjustment. It comes down to a matter of personal preference, but many prefer the comfort of the cushion. Personally, I sometimes sit with a leg crossed under me, or sideways in the chair, just because I like moving around, and the Leap is comfortable in all positions. Before I purchased it, I was having horrible wrist and…
Most Steelcase chairs are over $1,000 but Wallmart has the V2 for $400.
I wonder if this model is as good as the others, or if it isn't really the same thing.
Re: Ask HN: What is the best chair for developers?
#36Steelcase Leap. Similar to the HM Aeron, but has cushion instead of mesh, and offers a bit more adjustment. It comes down to a matter of personal preference, but many prefer the comfort of the cushion. Personally, I sometimes sit with a leg crossed under me, or sideways in the chair, just because I like moving around, and the Leap is comfortable in all positions. Before I purchased it, I was having horrible wrist and…
I love my Steelcase Leap! The cushion is very comfortable and is holding up well after a few years. I sit criss-cross and am able to easily do this with the Leap. The Aeron prevents this because of the hard plastic around the seat dug into my legs. I also got mine with the adjustable headrest, which is very nice for reclining.
I basically live in my chair, so it was a solid investment.
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#37I have this:
https://www.profim.eu/products/category/task-chairs/veris/sw...
had the same model in the office for two years and was happy enough with it to purchase one for myself. €400 give or take.
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#38https://www.neseda.com/en/
Chair re-invented by true IT&Health hackers (freaks) for themselves.
Got one, has tooo many features for me to use :) but I love it.
Re: Ask HN: What is the best chair for developers?
#39Herman Miller Aeron
Re: Ask HN: What is the best chair for developers?
#40I have a Herman Miller Mirra 2 at home and don't regret the price I paid to get it. I bought it new so I could customize the colors to match my home office. It's a bit cheaper than an Aeron and actually better in my opinion.
Same here. I went to a high end office furniture store that seemed to have all of the popular expensive office chairs I've heard of and more. I talked to a salesman (who had a similar build to mine), walked into his office ... and saw a Mirra 2 behind his desk. So I bought it. That was about a year ago and I still love it.
My favorite feature is its ability to let me lean forward into the keyboard but the back follows along and gives full support. Worst problem: it has adjustable arm rests but the side-to-side motion won't lock in place.
I had worried that I'd regret spending so much money on a chair. But it lets me work far more comfortably and longer without losing focus. And since my back doesn't feel torqued when I go to bed I sleep better. It's one of my better investments.