{"id":1363,"date":"2026-09-02T19:14:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/?page_id=1363"},"modified":"2026-09-02T19:14:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:14:34","slug":"aeron-vs-series-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/?page_id=1363","title":{"rendered":"Herman Miller Aeron vs Steelcase Series 2: Which Should You Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Source+Serif+4:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-page {\n    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    max-width: 820px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 0 1.25rem;\n    line-height: 1.75;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-page h1, .sl-page h2, .sl-page h3 {\n    font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-page h2 {\n    font-size: 1.55rem;\n    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-page h3 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n    margin: 1.75rem 0 0.6rem;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-page p {\n    margin: 0 0 1.2rem;\n    font-size: 1.02rem;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-page a {\n    color: #2d5a3d;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: 3px;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  \/* Hero *\/\n  .sl-hero {\n    background: #f7f5f0;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem;\n    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-hero-label {\n    font-size: 0.72rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #2d5a3d;\n    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-hero h1 {\n    font-size: 2rem;\n    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-hero-sub {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    color: #444;\n    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-hero-meta {\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\n    color: #888;\n    border-top: 1px solid #e0ddd6;\n    padding-top: 0.85rem;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  \/* Verdict Box *\/\n  .sl-verdict {\n    border: 2px solid #2d5a3d;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    margin: 2rem 0;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-verdict-header {\n    background: #2d5a3d;\n    color: white;\n    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;\n    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    font-size: 0.85rem;\n    letter-spacing: 0.04em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-verdict-body {\n    padding: 1.5rem;\n    background: #fff;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-verdict-body p {\n    margin: 0;\n    font-size: 1.02rem;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-verdict-body strong {\n    color: #2d5a3d;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  \/* Who Should Buy *\/\n  .sl-who-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 1rem;\n    margin: 1.75rem 0;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  @media (max-width: 580px) {\n    .sl-who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; 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}<\/p>\n<p>  .sl-faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #e0ddd6; padding: 1rem 0; }\n  .sl-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .sl-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-family: 'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif; }\n  .sl-faq-a { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .sl-breadcrumb { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #888; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }\n  .sl-breadcrumb a { color: #2d5a3d; text-decoration: none; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"sl-page\">\n<div class=\"sl-breadcrumb\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/\">Home<\/a> &rsaquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/best-office-chairs\/\">Comparisons<\/a> &rsaquo; Aeron vs Series 2\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-hero\">\n<div class=\"sl-hero-label\">Herman Miller vs Steelcase<\/div>\n<h1>Herman Miller Aeron vs Steelcase Series 2: Which Should You Buy?<\/h1>\n<p class=\"sl-hero-sub\">One is the mesh chair that defined a category and carries the price tag to match. The other is a budget Steelcase that covers most of the same ergonomic ground for under a third of the cost. Here is how to choose between the Aeron and the Series 2.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-hero-meta\">Updated September 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; 10-minute read &nbsp;|&nbsp; Affiliate disclosure below<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Herman Miller Aeron and the Steelcase Series 2 are built for very different budgets. The Aeron is an all-mesh, size-specific chair with a design pedigree few chairs can match, and its Herman Miller direct price runs several times higher than the Series 2, even on sale. The Series 2 is Steelcase&#8217;s mid-range chair, priced at a fraction of the Aeron&#8217;s cost, built to deliver the essentials of good ergonomic seating without the flagship price.<\/p>\n<p>For most buyers the Series 2 is the more practical choice. It has an adjustable seat-depth slider, 4D arms, a flat 400-pound weight capacity regardless of size, and a price close to a third of the Aeron. The Aeron earns its premium with correctly-sized full-body mesh support, PostureFit SL lumbar, and a self-balancing tilt, plus a real budget route of its own through a remanufactured or secondhand Aeron Classic.<\/p>\n<p>The decision point that matters most is fit and adjustability versus price. The Aeron does not adjust seat depth at all, its seat is a fixed size per chair (A, B, or C), so getting the size right matters more than any adjustment lever. The Series 2 slides its seat depth to fit a wider range of leg lengths inside one chair, at a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-verdict\">\n<div class=\"sl-verdict-header\">Quick Verdict<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-verdict-body\">\n<p><strong>Buy the Series 2<\/strong> if you want a flat 400-pound capacity regardless of size, an adjustable seat-depth slider, 4D arms, and a price a fraction of the Aeron&#8217;s. It is the stronger value for most home and hybrid offices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy the Aeron<\/strong> if you want Herman Miller&#8217;s signature all-mesh support and PostureFit SL lumbar, you can get correctly sized (A, B, or C), and you are prepared to pay for it, or you want the same design at a fraction of the price through a remanufactured or secondhand Aeron Classic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Choose the Aeron or the Series 2?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sl-who-grid\">\n<div class=\"sl-who-card aeron\">\n<h3>Choose the Aeron if you&hellip;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Want full-body suspension mesh, seat and back both<\/li>\n<li>Can get correctly sized into A, B, or C<\/li>\n<li>Want PostureFit SL lumbar (sacral and lumbar support)<\/li>\n<li>Prefer a self-balancing tilt over a tension dial<\/li>\n<li>Value the Aeron&#8217;s design pedigree and resale value<\/li>\n<li>Want a remanufactured or secondhand route to the same chair for less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-who-card series2\">\n<h3>Choose the Series 2 if you&hellip;<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Want a flat 400-pound capacity no matter your size<\/li>\n<li>Want to slide the seat depth to fit your leg length<\/li>\n<li>Want 4D arms (height, width, depth, pivot)<\/li>\n<li>Are furnishing a home office on a tighter budget<\/li>\n<li>Like having a mesh-back option without going all-mesh<\/li>\n<li>Want the same 12-year-class warranty for far less money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Aeron vs Series 2 at a Glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sl-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"sl-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Spec<\/th>\n<th>Herman Miller Aeron<\/th>\n<th>Steelcase Series 2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Price (new)<\/td>\n<td>~$2,150 config (25% sale currently runs ~$1,612.50)<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/hmilleraeron\" class=\"sl-pill-btn\" target=\"_blank\">Configure the Aeron at Herman Miller<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"sl-win\">~$665<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/steelcases2\" class=\"sl-pill-btn sl-pill-btn-outline\" target=\"_blank\">Steelcase Series 2 on Amazon (~$665)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Remanufactured \/ used<\/td>\n<td class=\"sl-win\">Aeron Classic from ~$799 at Crandall (fixed-arm ~$679); ~$635 used on Amazon<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/crandalloffice.myshopify.com\/aeronclassic\" class=\"sl-pill-btn sl-pill-btn-outline\" target=\"_blank\">Remanufactured Aeron Classic at Crandall<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Not remanufactured; buy new only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seat material<\/td>\n<td>Suspension mesh (seat and back), sized A\/B\/C<\/td>\n<td>High-density foam seat, mesh or upholstered back<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seat depth<\/td>\n<td>16.4 to 18.9 in, fixed by size (no adjustment)<\/td>\n<td class=\"sl-win\">Adjustable, 2.75-in slider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seat height<\/td>\n<td>14.4 to 22.8 in (varies by size A\/B\/C)<\/td>\n<td>16.5 to 21.5 in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lumbar support<\/td>\n<td>PostureFit SL, height and tension adjustable (sacral and lumbar)<\/td>\n<td>Height-adjustable, built into Air LiveBack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Arms<\/td>\n<td>Height (7.5 to 11.5 in) and pivot adjustable; no width adjustment<\/td>\n<td class=\"sl-win\">4D (height, width, depth, pivot)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tilt \/ recline<\/td>\n<td>Harmonic 2 Tilt, self-balancing<\/td>\n<td>Weight-activated synchro-tilt with upright lock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight capacity<\/td>\n<td>300 lb (Size A) to 400 lb (Size C)<\/td>\n<td class=\"sl-win\">400 lb, every size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Warranty<\/td>\n<td class=\"sl-win\">12 years, 3-shift<\/td>\n<td class=\"sl-win\">12 years (Steelcase Limited Lifetime, 12-year parts and labor)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SeatedLab rating<\/td>\n<td class=\"sl-win\">4.5 \/ 5<\/td>\n<td>4.0 \/ 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How They Compare<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sl-category\">\n<div class=\"sl-cat-label\">Price &amp; Value<\/div>\n<h3>What the Extra Money Buys<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sl-cat-winner\">Edge goes to: <span>Series 2, unless you buy the Aeron used<\/span><\/div>\n<p>New, this is not close. The Series 2 costs a fraction of a new Aeron, and it still delivers 4D arms, adjustable lumbar, an adjustable seat-depth slider, and a flat 400-pound capacity. For a home office or a second desk, the Series 2 covers the ergonomic essentials most people need without the flagship price.<\/p>\n<p>The Aeron&#8217;s premium buys a specific thing: correctly-sized, full-body mesh support with a design pedigree that has held its resale value for decades. If you want that exact chair without the new-Aeron price, the remanufactured Aeron Classic route through Crandall, or a used Aeron Classic on Amazon, brings the entry cost down close to the Series 2&#8217;s own price, though you give up the current Remastered design and its PostureFit SL lumbar to get there.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-mini-verdict\">Buying new, the Series 2 is the clear value pick. Buying the Aeron used or remanufactured narrows the price gap dramatically, at the cost of the newer design.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-category\">\n<div class=\"sl-cat-label\">Fit &amp; Adjustability<\/div>\n<h3>Sized Chair vs Sliding Seat<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sl-cat-winner\">Edge goes to: <span>depends on your body<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The Aeron does not adjust seat depth at all. Instead, it comes in three fixed sizes, A, B, and C, each with its own seat depth (16.4, 17, and 18.9 inches) and its own weight capacity. Getting the size right is the whole game with the Aeron; get it wrong and no lever fixes it.<\/p>\n<p>The Series 2 takes the opposite approach: one chair, one size, with a seat-depth slider that gives roughly 2.75 inches of travel to fit a range of leg lengths. Its arms also adjust in all four directions (height, width, depth, and pivot), where the Aeron&#8217;s fully adjustable arm option moves in height and pivot but does not adjust width.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-mini-verdict\">If you fall clearly into one Aeron size, its fit is excellent. If you are between sizes, or you want one chair that adjusts to you rather than the other way around, the Series 2&#8217;s slider and 4D arms are the more forgiving choice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-category\">\n<div class=\"sl-cat-label\">Support &amp; Comfort<\/div>\n<h3>Mesh and PostureFit vs Foam and LiveBack<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sl-cat-winner\">Edge goes to: <span>split, by preference<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The Aeron&#8217;s seat and back are both suspension mesh, with PostureFit SL lumbar that supports the sacral area as well as the lower back, adjustable for height and tension. Its Harmonic 2 Tilt recline balances automatically as you move rather than relying on a tension dial you set once. It is a chair built to disappear under you once it is dialed in.<\/p>\n<p>The Series 2 uses a foam seat with flexible, adaptive bolstering and offers either an upholstered back or a breathable Air mesh back, so you get some of the mesh option without going all-mesh. Its lumbar is height-adjustable, built into the geometry of the Air LiveBack, and its tilt is a simpler weight-activated synchro-tilt with an upright lock rather than a self-balancing mechanism.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-mini-verdict\">Want breathable mesh top to bottom and support that adjusts for tension as well as height? The Aeron. Want a cushioned seat with the option of a mesh back, and a simpler tilt to set and forget? The Series 2.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-category\">\n<div class=\"sl-cat-label\">Sizing &amp; Weight Capacity<\/div>\n<h3>Who Each Chair Actually Fits<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sl-cat-winner\">Edge goes to: <span>Series 2<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The Aeron&#8217;s weight capacity depends on which size you buy: 300 pounds for Size A, up to 400 pounds only in Size C. That means the size chart is not only about comfort, it caps how much weight the chair is actually rated for.<\/p>\n<p>The Series 2 sidesteps this entirely. It is rated for 400 pounds in its one and only size, so there is no capacity trade-off tied to fit the way there is with the Aeron. Its seat height range (16.5 to 21.5 inches) also runs a little higher at the top than the Aeron&#8217;s Size A, useful for a taller desk.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-mini-verdict\">If you are near or above 350 pounds and would land in a smaller Aeron size, the Series 2&#8217;s flat 400-pound rating removes the guesswork.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-category\">\n<div class=\"sl-cat-label\">Buying &amp; Warranty<\/div>\n<h3>Where to Buy and What Is Covered<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sl-cat-winner\">Edge goes to: <span>Aeron for buying options<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Both chairs carry a 12-year warranty, and both are only backed when bought through the manufacturer or an authorized reseller. The Series 2 is a buy-new-only chair, easy to find on Amazon at one consistent price. The Aeron has more paths in: configure and buy new direct from Herman Miller, buy a professionally remanufactured Aeron Classic from Crandall for a fraction of the new price, or buy a used Aeron Classic on Amazon for less still.<\/p>\n<p>That optionality is real value if the current Remastered design is not essential to you. A remanufactured or used Aeron Classic gets you the Aeron name and the all-mesh seating experience at a price that competes directly with the Series 2, backed by Crandall&#8217;s own multi-year warranty on the remanufactured units.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-mini-verdict\">The Series 2 keeps buying simple at one price. The Aeron gives you three ways in, including two that land close to Series 2 money.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-final\">\n<h2>Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>These chairs are not really competing for the same budget, but they are often on the same shortlist, because both cover the basics of good ergonomic seating.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-final-grid\">\n<div class=\"sl-final-card\">\n<h3>Choose the Series 2 if&hellip;<\/h3>\n<p>You want a flat 400-pound capacity, an adjustable seat-depth slider, 4D arms, and a mesh-back option, all for a fraction of the Aeron&#8217;s price. It is the stronger value for most home and hybrid offices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-final-card\">\n<h3>Choose the Aeron if&hellip;<\/h3>\n<p>You want Herman Miller&#8217;s all-mesh support and PostureFit SL lumbar, you fit cleanly into a size A, B, or C, or you want the same chair for less through a remanufactured or used Aeron Classic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If price is the deciding factor, start with the Series 2, it covers the ergonomic essentials for a fraction of the cost. If the Aeron&#8217;s fit and feel matter more than the badge price, look at the remanufactured or used Aeron Classic route before ruling it out on cost alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sl-btn-group\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/hmilleraeron\" class=\"sl-btn sl-btn-primary\" target=\"_blank\">Configure the Aeron at Herman Miller<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/steelcases2\" class=\"sl-btn sl-btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\">Steelcase Series 2 on Amazon (~$665)<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/crandalloffice.myshopify.com\/aeronclassic\" class=\"sl-btn sl-btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\">Remanufactured Aeron Classic at Crandall<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/hmaeron\" class=\"sl-btn sl-btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\">Aeron Classic on Amazon (~$635)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Keep Reading<\/h2>\n<p>Still weighing it up? These pages go deeper:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/herman-miller-aeron-review\/\">Herman Miller Aeron Full Review<\/a>. Sizing, PostureFit SL, and how to choose between new, remanufactured, and used<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/steelcase-series-2-review\/\">Steelcase Series 2 Review<\/a>. What the mid-range Steelcase gets right<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/is-the-aeron-worth-it\/\">Is the Aeron Worth It?<\/a>. What you pay for and what you give up<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/steelcase-series-1-vs-series-2\/\">Series 1 vs Series 2<\/a>. The two budget Steelcase chairs compared<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/leap-v2-vs-series-2\/\">Leap V2 vs Series 2<\/a>. Stepping up from the Series 2 within Steelcase&#8217;s own range<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/herman-miller-vs-steelcase\/\">Herman Miller vs Steelcase<\/a>. The two brands compared across their ranges<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/seatedlab.com\/best-office-chairs\/\">Best Office Chairs<\/a>. Our full guide to the top ergonomic chairs at every price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"sl-faq-q\">Is the Herman Miller Aeron worth it over the Steelcase Series 2?<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-a\">For most buyers on a budget, the Series 2 delivers more usable value: an adjustable seat-depth slider, 4D arms, and a flat 400-pound capacity for a fraction of the Aeron&#8217;s new price. The Aeron earns its premium if you want its specific all-mesh feel and PostureFit SL lumbar and you fit cleanly into one of its three sizes, or if you buy it remanufactured or used to close the price gap.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"sl-faq-q\">Does the Herman Miller Aeron have adjustable seat depth?<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-a\">No. The Aeron&#8217;s seat depth is fixed by size, 16.4 inches for Size A, 17 inches for Size B, and 18.9 inches for Size C, with no adjustment lever. The Steelcase Series 2, by contrast, has a seat-depth slider with about 2.75 inches of travel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"sl-faq-q\">Can you buy the Aeron for close to the price of a Series 2?<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-a\">Yes. A remanufactured Aeron Classic from Crandall, or a used Aeron Classic on Amazon, both land in the same rough price neighborhood as a new Series 2. You give up the current Remastered design and PostureFit SL lumbar to get there.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"sl-faq-q\">Which chair has the higher weight capacity?<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-a\">The Steelcase Series 2 is rated for 400 pounds regardless of size. The Aeron&#8217;s capacity depends on which size you buy, from 300 pounds in Size A up to 400 pounds in Size C, so a smaller Aeron caps lower than the Series 2 does.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"sl-faq-q\">Do the Aeron and Series 2 have the same warranty?<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-a\">Both carry a comparable 12-year warranty when bought new through the manufacturer or an authorized reseller. A remanufactured Aeron Classic from Crandall carries Crandall&#8217;s own multi-year warranty instead of Herman Miller&#8217;s.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-item\">\n<div class=\"sl-faq-q\">Which is better for a home office on a budget?<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-faq-a\">The Steelcase Series 2. It costs a fraction of a new Aeron, still delivers 4D arms, an adjustable seat depth, and a 400-pound capacity, and needs no sizing decision the way the Aeron does. Only consider the Aeron on a tight budget if you are buying it remanufactured or used.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sl-disclosure\">\nSeatedLab uses affiliate links. If you buy through a link on this page, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our recommendations. 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