Ask HN: What is the best chair for developers?

Post by seiko987 » Wed, Jul 17, 2019, 4:43 PM UTC

JonathonW wrote: post #18

smacktoward wrote: post #5

Anecdata: 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…

Post by coldtea » Wed, Jul 17, 2019, 4:45 PM UTC

tw1010 wrote: post #22

Whatever costs 100 dollars less than an Aeron, allocating what you saved on a gym membership for a year. That's the best use of your money.

Post by thaumasiotes » Wed, Jul 17, 2019, 4:47 PM UTC

JonathonW wrote: post #18

smacktoward wrote: post #5

Anecdata: 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…

Post by PaulHoule » Wed, Jul 17, 2019, 4:54 PM UTC

conradfr wrote: post #32

JonathonW wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

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.

Post by thaumasiotes » Wed, Jul 17, 2019, 5:07 PM UTC

ghostbrainalpha wrote: post #35

rewtraw wrote: post #21

Steelcase 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.