embody task chair

the chair took a couple of weeks to get the adjustments right, but now is very comfortable. So glad we bought with the taller shaft cylinder - makes it little better for the taller desk we have in lace

The Embody is the best task chair money can buy! I purchased the Logitech version on another website for $1100 shipped to my door brand new a week ago and I'm in LOVE. This chair is built extremely well and came really well packaged. As soon as I sat in the chair, I knew that I made the right decision to invest in this chair for my health. I am 6'1 and 150lbs with long legs and this chair with the base seat all the way out fits me perfectly. I have the tilt set on a low setting bc the original setting required a little too much effort to lean back. I have the lumbar support cranked all the way up and that's what suits me the best. The chair has 4 tilt settings. 1 being 90 degrees, 2nd being 10 degrees, 3rd being 30 degrees and 4th being about 45 degrees and I have mine set on the 3rd settings. I also use a rocking stool for my feet to sit on and I usually have the stool at about a 45 degree angle and with my legs relaxed I am able to tilt back a little with no effort at all. The material is made of neoprene style which I like a lot bc it's grippy, stain resistant, and easy to clean. I never find myself sliding down in my chair and have to readjust every few minutes of sitting. This chair does take a little getting used to. I have had this chair a week and the first few days was spent with me trying to figure out what nob does what and how I would like it set. Everyone's mileage is different bc no two spines or body's are alike but the Embody caters to about 95% of the population of different sizes and weights. The chair is extremely sturdy and supports someone up to 300lbs and even though I'm tall the top of the back sits at around my shoulder blades which is very comfortable and I never need a headrest. I have never had a headrest in any of my chairs so I'm not going to miss what I don't have. I know there are company's out there trying to make a headrest for the Embody but I don't think you'll need one and I believe in " if it's not broken, don't fix it."

I never imagined I would pay more than a thousand dollars for a chair, but I also never imagined that I would be spending a year quarantined in my home. Thus far the chair has met my expectations. The arm rests move in 4 directions and can be perfectly positioned. The curve of the chair against my lower spine provides the prefect amount of support to my lower back. The cushioning is perfectly comfortable. There are adjustments for height, seat depth, pressure required to recline and back angle. I've never owned a better chair.

I was originally content with this chair but after a couple weeks I've come to the conclusion it just isn't worth the money. The chair is noisy and offers no upper back support. The plastic edges on either side of the seat are sharp and quite painful. The armrests are also some of the worst I've seen in a chair. Not worth the price.

Super comfortable, and got a nice discount by ordering from Hive. Came in perfect condition too. Only downside is I wish I got a brighter color for the fabric, but that's a personal preference. Some people say the Aeron is a lot more comfortable, because it feels more immediately 'cushy' when you sit in it. The Embody feels kind of like a glove, though, and is more satisfying overall to sit in. I also like the massive seat and tall back rest.

The chair has been good so far - good for back support and comfortable. However the fabric was slightly damaged upon arrival. As it took several months to get it delivered, we decided to not go through the process of returning it

Getting used to the chair took some time but I can’t fault the chair for comfort, although a head-wrest add-on would be much appreciated. What I do have some reservations about is just how much noise the chair makes. Adjusting how you are sitting or just rolling around over small distances it makes loud creaking sounds that make it feel cheap. Also, the basic arm wrests are a bit basic in their functionality.

It take a while to get adjusted to the Embody. I've developed a bit of a neck ache in the process. You can feel it tailored for your spine. The one place if fall short are the arm rests. If you're bigger and move them out, they angle downward. Then if makes it difficult to put any weight on them as it feels like your sliding off the arm rests. You probably wouldn't have this issue if you're small. But given the cost of this thing, you'd think they'd figure that out. Honestly, not sure I'd buy it again. I might've gone with the cheaper aeron(I say as I'm typing in my $100 cheapo chair from target).

First this chair is expensive and I won't lie and say that it's like sitting in the hand of God but what I will say is that it is comfortable and you can feel that your health was taken into account during its design phase. It take a while to dial in just right but once there you can feel your posture improving and your back will thank you. The chair is sturdy with strong tolerances and little to no give in its parts.

Build quallity and packing is impecable. I already knew it was comfy but now that I've used it for a while I am even happier. Exellent service from the Hive team!

I've suffered from lower back pain for several years and post surgical hip pain for the past 10 months. Sitting lately has been unbearable so I broke down and purchased the Embody chair. I can say that after a month of use my ability to sit for longer periods of time is greatly improved and the pain from doing so is much less than before. I've had an Aeron chair and several random $100 - $300 office chairs in the past and none of them compare to this one. I should have saved my money and invested in the Embody. It's both comfortable and supportive in all the right ways and makes focusing on work a lot easier. If you're looking for a plush lounger or gaming chair, this probably isn't the chair for you. But if proper ergonomics, blood flow, and support are needed, you'll probably love this chair. Also, it was easy to purchase from Hive and everything went exactly as they said it would.