damage due to exposure to harsh chemicals, including some found in fabric dyes, laundry detergent, body lotions, hair products, etc. There are two versions of the Engineered Now headrests, the HR03 and HR04. The HR03 is recommended for people below 180cm, and the HR04 cushion is 20% bigger and taller. The Engineered Now headrest may not be using the same fabric used in the original Aeron chairs. Despite that, it’s hard to visually tell or feel a difference when installed on the chair. Herman Miller prides itself on the quality of its products, and all of them have warranties for parts and labor. The Aeron Chair, one of its most popular and coveted office chairs, comes with a 12-year warranty for parts and labor.

Atlas was released later by a couple of years, but one of its founders was known to work for Herman Miller’s design. Recently, they released a version with “suspension mesh” which now makes them a worthy competitor for Engineered Now. The mesh used on their headrest is from the same supplier that supplies for the production of Aeron Chairs. Aesthetically, they should match very well since the material is the same. Size difference

You can choose between two size options, H3 and H4. H3 is recommended for people under 5’11” in height and H4 is suitable for those 5’11” and taller. Atlas uses the same pellicle fabric as Herman Miller to match your Aeron Chair, whatever the color you have. The Atlas Headrest comes in various versions, including Classic, Remastered, and Gaming. However, if you wish to put a headrest on your Aeron Chair, be sure to get one compatible with the product that won’t damage it. This review should provide more insight to buyers to understand some of the critical differences and know what to look out for.

This original headrest for the Herman Miller Aeron Chair is compatible with the Aeron Classic because of its mesh design. It comes in Carbon, Lead, Quartz, and Zinc colorways. However, we haven’t heard much of such complaints, probably because the suspension mesh from Atlas conforms to the head’s shape and sinks well into the correct depth, resting like a firm pillow. Please note that Atlas Headrest does not cover aesthetics such as scratches or scuffs, or abuse such as fabric rips, snags, soiled, or stained. The HR04’s size is somewhere between Atlas and HR03. It is highly adjustable, but it rests at a taller height. We recommend the HR04 option be considered only for people with 180cm / 5 feet 11 and above.It appears that the Engineered Now Headrest patent has probably expired. Imitation Engineered One headrests are flooding the market, most are coming from China, and we have bought at least 10 from different factories and tried them out. Some have a very toxic odour, some have a flimsy build, and some are ill-fitting. Both types of mesh used are durable and can dissipate heat well. It is unlikely that the user will create a tear by placing their head on the mesh. The headrest completes my search for the perfect chair. It is quite comfortable and easily adjustable. 100% recommended and completely satisfied!

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN & COMFORT: Created by ex-Miller employees specifically for the Aeron chair. 10+ years of... The Aeron Chair from Herman Miller is designed to keep you productive during work hours by keeping you in an ergonomic position that prevents fatigue from setting in. Another big advantage of the Engineered Now headrest is it can be easier adjusted while the user remains seated. For the Atlas headrest, some adjustments may require the user to stand up and adjust first before sitting or get someone to help to adjust.

All products ship via UPS Ground from our Greenville, Michigan facility, transit times will vary depending on ship-to location. Most office chairs you see today come with a headrest and armrests. However, if you have browsed the Herman Miller catalog, you would have noticed that their chair is missing something – the headrest. Herman Miller keeps you sitting properly, by not employing headrests on their chairs. It is not designed as a lounge chair for you to relax on but a tool that helps you focus on your tasks. Should You Put a Headrest on Your Aeron Chair? Engineered Now has two sizes. The HR03 and HR04, which is taller and bigger by about 20%. Again, though we are using the remastered Aerons for comparison in this review. The dimension and features are the same for the variation for the Herman Miller Classic Aerons.

If the head is pushed too forward, it can have a negative effect, causing forward head syndrome. Support difference The best seems to the from Taiwan, which is believed to be the OEM at some point. In fact, they have rectified some issue, only problem is they are much more expensive than the other replicas, and we think it’s worth the extras.If it requires you to drill a hole on your chair, or you feel like any part attaching to the chair will damage your Aeron Chair, then yes, it will void the warranty. Aeron Chair Recommended Headrests Below are the main differences based on the latest design. The OEM are the direct production line, so they may react swiftly and make amendments for various reasons. We can’t guarantee that the designs will always be the same. Any changes are supposed to be improvements or necessary. There’s something unique here with Engineered Now’s design. It is fully adjustable, so you can find a spot that supports your head well. The Atlas Headrest for the Herman Miller Aeron Chair was designed to help the chair do more of what it does best: Provide postural choice and comfort, from fully upright to reclined. Here’s a short evaluation with some photos to illustrate the difference between the two popular brands of headrests. They are the Atlas Aeron Headrest and the Original Engineered Now Headrests .