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Hbada Ergonomic Office Chair vs Herman Miller Aeron Size B: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Herman Miller Aeron Size B: 65% of 43 owners recommend it, vs 35% of 77 for the Hbada Ergonomic Office Chair.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Hbada Ergonomic Office Chair

35%of 77 owners recommend
35% recommend · 1% neutral · 64% don't
Owners praise
  • Comfortable to sit in for the price
  • Good value for an affordable ergonomic chair
  • Solid lumbar and back support
Owners complain about
  • Armrests sit too high and too far forward
  • Terrible customer service and refund problems
  • Lumbar support slides down or causes lower back pain
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Herman Miller Aeron Size B

65%of 43 owners recommend
65% recommend · 5% neutral · 30% don't
Owners praise
  • Lasts 15-20 years and still looks and works like new
  • Relieves back pain and improves posture
  • Comfortable for long hours of sitting
Owners complain about
  • Uncomfortable for some bodies despite the hype
  • Hard plastic seat edge digs into thighs and tailbone
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What Hbada Ergonomic Office Chair owners say

“Picked up a hbada ergonomic office chair for 150 just after Xmas.”
— Arioch404 on Reddit
“It's the HBADA ergonomic office chair. Decent techy comfortable looking office chair that doesn't break the bank.”
— Enricoxg on Reddit
“I got the E3 Ultra expecting it to be an upgrade from the E3 Pro, but honestly—it’s NOT worth it. Don’t let the features fool you.”
— @IanChou1228 on YouTube

What Herman Miller Aeron Size B owners say

“Reclining to meditate in this chair is amazing!”
— @kylelangley8818 on YouTube
“The Aeron Remastered and the Classic are both really amazing. Cannot beat the recline and the adjustability of just about every aspect of what’s important for tasking or relaxing.”
— @MichaelCConti on YouTube
“I wanted to love my HM Aeron (supplied by work), but in the end my $150 Covid Office Depot chair is way more comfortable. Chairs are such a personal item and brand/cost don’t guarantee comfort”
— 2ChanceRescue on r/BuyItForLife