This might ACTUALLY be worth buying! - Herman Miller Vantum
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Check out the Corsair Voyager A1600 Laptop at geni.us Colton loves sitting, so we got him a $795 USD chair to see if Herman Miller's first entry into the gaming chair market with the Vantum is actually worth sitting on or if it's just a status symbol. Buy Herman Miller Vantum: lmg.gg Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► SUBSCRIBE ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Double the fun 0:21 Unboxing 1:34 Building the chair 2:40 Chair build speedrun 3:32 Design impressions 5:00 Sponsor - Corsair 5:33 Comfort impressions and adjustability 8:01 Pricing and comparison to the Embody 8:57 Gaming comfort 9:18 Geoff's impressions 9:56 Plouffe's impressions 10:59 Linus' impressions 12:08 Jake's impressions 12:27 Overall thoughts and outro
This video is an in-depth unboxing and first impressions piece focused on the Herman Miller Logitech Vantum Gaming Chair. The host starts with an energetic setup, noting this is Herman Miller’s first gaming chair designed specifically with gamers in mind, and teases the idea of a straightforward, out-of-the-box assembly that emphasizes minimal effort for setup. The unboxing sequence highlights the packaging, the immediate feel of the base glide, and the quick installation steps, including a headrest insertion and QR-guided adjustments after assembly. The chair is presented in a visually striking colorway option, with commentary on its forward-leaning active posture design intended to promote better seating posture during long gaming sessions. The host readies the chair for testing, discusses recyclable materials, and mentions a 12-year warranty, underscoring durability and sustainability as selling points. The sponsor segment for Corsair appears mid-roll, where the Voyager A1600 Laptop is promoted with emphasis on performance specs and customization through Elgato Stream Deck software, followed by genuine user impressions of the chair’s comfort. In the latter portions, multiple teammates (Geoff, Plouffe, Linus, Jake) share their personal experiences with fit, lumbar support, armrest adjustability, and overall ergonomics, culminating in a comparative analysis against the Embody chair and a candid conclusion about price to value, comfort, and long-term appeal. The video closes with a pragmatic verdict that the Vantum offers strong customization and a lower price point relative to the Embody, while still delivering a premium Herman Miller experience for gaming, and leaves the door open for future reviews or updates as the team continues to test and compare it in real-world use.
Topics · technology · furniture · ergonomics · product-review
Questions answered
- What is the Herman Miller Vantum Gaming Chair primarily designed to improve?
- It is designed to promote better posture and comfort during long gaming sessions through an active forward-leaning posture and adjustable lumbar and thoracic support.
- How easy is the Vantum to assemble out of the box?
- The video emphasizes a near out-of-the-box experience with minimal assembly, mainly attaching the seat to the base and inserting the headrest, guided by QR-assisted adjustments.
- How does the Vantum compare to the Embody in terms of price and value?
- The Vantum is priced lower than the Embody, offering strong customization and a premium feel at a more affordable price point, which the host suggests makes it a compelling value for its class.