Should You Get the Herman Miller Aeron or Sayl Office Chair

 

If you're looking for a stylish office chair, you've probably heard of Herman Miller products. Their office chairs combine beautiful aesthetics with technical know-how to create stunning designs. Two of the most talked about premium office chairs are Merman Miller Sayl vs. Aeron. Both are great, but look very different. We've discussed two chairs separately before, the most popular Aeron and the extraordinary Sayl, and now we'll compare their differences and similarities to see how they stack up.

We'll look at features like design, durability, comfort and style to help you find the chair that's right for you.

Chair

Before we start the comparison, let's get acquainted with the two different chairs.

Herman Miller Aeron Chair

According to Herman Miller's own website, Aeron chairs pioneered the office furniture industry; "Totally ergonomic, Aeron is designed to accommodate every body type." Since their founding nearly 30 years ago, they've been updating their designs, including the use of ocean plastic new material innovation.

Herman Miller Chair

Herman Miller's streamlined office chair, Sayl has "fewer parts, less material, but everything a good chair should have." The chair's unique look has caught the eye of many design-savvy people with its The technical side also doesn't disappoint.

Based on design, durability, comfort and style characteristics, let's take a look at how Aeron and Sayl stack up.

Design: Sayl vs Aeron Herman Miller Chair

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Aeron's primary design is ergonomic. It debuted in 1994 and was designed to be the best supportive office chair. According to their website, the Aeron features intelligent weight distribution, adjustable full spine support, a balanced backrest and natural movement. Basically, the Aeron is designed to meet all the physical needs of someone who sits in an office chair all day. We couldn't find anything wrong with the way they were designed, including that they come in three different sizes to accommodate a wider range of body types than a typical office chair.

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On top of everything Aeron does with a focus on ergonomics, Sayl adds modern design and elegance. Designer Yves Béhar was inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge to use suspension as support. Herman Miller also prides itself on designing the Sayl to be more affordable than some other office chairs, so you lose some of the functionality and adjustability you get with the Aeron.

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Aeron is almost unrivaled in design. Every little detail has been carefully crafted to provide the best fit. Sayl is designed with the same attention and integrity, but with a slightly different focus than pure Aeron ergonomics.

Durability: Sayl vs Aeron Herman Miller Chair

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If the quality of the materials and Herman Miller's popularity haven't pointed you to their durability, the fact that they come with a 12-year warranty might. This warranty covers parts and labor, and also includes 24 hours of continuous use of the chair. These two types of chairs cannot be compared to each other because of the high quality materials used by Herman Miller. A great sustainable selling point for both is that they use recyclable and recyclable materials. Aeron now uses ocean plastic, but hasn't disclosed the exact percentage of each chair it's made from. Purcell boasts that once it reaches its end of life, it can be almost completely recycled.

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It's definitely a draw. Both use the highest quality materials and construction, and both incorporate sustainability into core design values.

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With multiple ways to customize and adjust this chair, you can perform your daily tasks in the most comfort in Aeron. If you look at the specs, the Aeron has:

• Available in three sizes

• Three postural support options

• Elastomer suspensions

• Innovative tilt mechanism with three options

• Seven different arm configurations

All in all, this makes the Aeron and the comfort it offers second to none. There's even a video on the specs page showing how to set up and tune your Aeron for perfect support.

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While the Sayl doesn't have as many custom comfort options as the Aeron, it's still engineered to deliver Herman Miller-level comfort (aka the best). The bouncing back allows your spine to maintain its natural shape, "promoting healthy posture and reducing fatigue," according to product details. Lumbar pads can also be added to improve posture and back support. You can still adjust seat height, seat depth (depending on model), inclination (including tension and restraint) and arms.

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If you measure comfort by customizing a chair to meet your needs, the Aeron wins. However, much of the adjustability comes down to the option you choose at the time of purchase, whether it's the Aeron or the Sayl.

Style: Sayl vs Aeron Herman Miller Chair

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Aeron is a classic office chair in every way. It's available in six colors, most of which are black, gray, and silver. It is definitely one of the more attractive office chairs that can easily fit into any office environment. Its timeless design is not meant to be a distraction. No frills, no fuss. Aeron can help you get the job done.

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If Aeron is the pinnacle of functionality, Sayl is the pinnacle of style. Compared to the Aeron, the suspension bridge-inspired back is modern and fresh. When it comes to color choices, Sayl is enough to inspire any office space. The frame base and suspension come in a combination of white, grey and black, and the interior comes in 19 different colours and three different textures, including recycled polyester.

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Objectively speaking, Sayl is a more stylish chair. However, that doesn't mean it's better than the Aeron. When considering whether one chair is a better style than another, you must also consider the environment in which it will live. As we said before, a support chair will help you get the job done in comfort and without distractions. When a chair looks out of place because of a mismatched style, it can do more harm than good.

bottom line

Both Aeron and Sayl are premium office chairs. Ultimately, you can't go wrong with any chair, but you may want to ask yourself a few questions when deciding:

• How ergonomic must the chair be?

• What level of adjustability do I need?

• How sustainable is my new office chair?

• What is the style of office furnishing?

• What is my budget for office furniture?

Answering these questions can give you more confidence to decide which one is right for you. But the most important thing about office chairs is how you really feel at the end of the day. Do you hate to watch? Are you uncomfortable? Sometimes choosing between two good options is as easy as intuition.