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Herman Miller x Logitech Embody Gaming Chair: what owners actually say
Owners praise the comfort and build but flag missing armrest adjustments, tailbone pain vs the regular Embody, and a stiff backrest as real concerns at this price
What owners complain about
- No forward/back armrest adjustment FEW
An owner was shocked to discover the chair lacks forward/backward armrest movement, calling it a deal-breaker despite loving everything else about the chair
- Tailbone pain vs regular Embody SOME
Multiple commenters note that the gaming version can cause tailbone pain, with some reporting the regular (non-gaming) Embody is actually more comfortable
- Stiffer backrest than original FEW
An owner who used the chair for a month reports the backrest feels stiffer and less flexible than the original Embody, unsure if it softens over time
- Tall users want more back coverage FEW
A 6'2" user wishes the back was taller for full back coverage, and a 6'0" 380lb user is unsure if the chair accommodates their build
- Squeaking noise when shifting FEW
Users report a leather-jacket-like squeak from the backrest when leaning and shifting side to side, raising concerns for podcast or streaming use
What owners love
- Exceptional comfort over time
An owner who used it for 5+ months calls it amazing with incredible comfort, vouching for it as a long-term seating solution
- Build quality and sturdiness
Owners describe the chair as gorgeous, sturdy, and solid, with one noting it comes with warranty even when buying secondhand
- Significant savings available
Owners report finding new units for $1,400 on eBay, $1,100 open box, and half-price on Facebook Marketplace compared to the $2,000 retail price
- Relief for back pain sufferers
Buyers coming from chairs like the Secretlab Titan Evo are switching specifically because they need something solid for their back
Surprising patterns
- The regular (non-gaming) Embody has been silently updated and is now hardly different from the gaming version, with some owners finding the regular version actually more comfortable
- One owner experienced a random 'earthquake-like' bouncing sensation while sitting, initially mistaking it for an actual earthquake — an unusual mechanical quirk not mentioned in any marketing
- Multiple owners strongly recommend replacing the stock wheels with ball-style casters, especially on carpet, suggesting the default wheels are a weak point on a premium chair
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Buyers who need forward/backward armrest adjustability or are significantly taller than 6'2" should look elsewhere, as these limitations are deal-breakers per owner reports
Synthesised from 58 real owner comments across 1 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →