Herman Miller Aeron
Exact average 86.1 · 3 printed, 6 estimated · printed scores only: 88
Image: Herman Miller8 of 9 reviewers who tested the Aeron recommend it. Its mesh seat and back stay cool, it arrives fully assembled, and critics call its build quality and 12-year warranty hard to beat. The one lab test that scored it lower found too few adjustments for the price.
Reviewed by T3, Expert Reviews, TechGearLab and 6 more
The catch: Very expensive, and the firm mesh seat isn't for everyone.
6 of these 9 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 9 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95T3
After months of use the reviewer finds the Aeron extremely ergonomic, comfortable and adjustable, but the very high price means cheaper alternatives deserve a look.
Read T3 review - 95Expert Reviews
Tested in size B, it is one of the best chairs the site has tried: comfortable, supportive and adjustable, though costly and the mesh seat will not suit everyone.
Read Expert Reviews review - 73TechGearLab
The Aeron tested well with good comfort, ventilation and quick setup, but average adjustability and a high price kept it from an award and make it hard to recommend to everyone.
Read TechGearLab review - 89est.Tom's Guide
After a few weeks of use the reviewer found it among the most comfortable chairs and gave it an Editor's Choice, while noting the price is an indulgence.
Read Tom's Guide review - 89est.iMore
The reviewer calls the Aeron an excellent, posture-improving chair that is well worth the money for those who can pay, though it is very costly and the arms sit a bit low for long torsos.
Read iMore review - 85est.Creative Bloq
Named the best Herman Miller chair overall, with the writer reporting hands-on use and calling it the best ergonomic chair they have used; the entry-level model is limited in adjustment.
Read Creative Bloq review - 83est.The Independent
In a tested ergonomic chair roundup the Aeron is named the stylish pick, praised for build and looks.
Read The Independent review - 83est.Architectural Digest
Chosen as the pick for design lovers; a contributor's own review found it highly supportive and fully adjustable, with lumbar support that encourages good posture.
Read Architectural Digest review - 83est.The Guardian
Picked as best for all-day comfort after weeks of use, praised for its adjustability and support, but it is big, heavy and very costly.
Read The Guardian review
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Common questions
Is the Herman Miller Aeron worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 9 recommend it. Very expensive, and the firm mesh seat isn't for everyone.
Do critics agree about the Herman Miller Aeron?
Broad agreement: scores range from 73 (TechGearLab) to 95 (T3), a spread of 22 points across 9 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Herman Miller Aeron?
Price (8 of 9 reviews), Armrests (2 of 9 reviews), Firm seat (2 of 9 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Herman Miller Aeron?
The Steelcase Leap (critic score 86), top pick, narrowly.