Haworth Fern vs HÅG SoFi
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$509
lower starting price for Haworth Fern than HÅG SoFi at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Fern Office Chair – Haworth Store (US) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HÅG SoFi factsheet ENG (Oct 2019), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HÅG SoFi Spec Sheet (US, 2026-08-06), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Fern Office Chair (haworth.com NA) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HÅG US Price List (Flokk, 8.6.26) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Haworth FernHÅG SoFi
- Price
- $1,180 – $2,280$1,689 – $1,979
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.5 in (41.9–54.6 cm)395–545 mm (15.6–21.5 in); 450–640 mm (17.7–25.2 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.5–18.5 in (39.4–47 cm)380–460 mm (15.0–18.1 in)
- Load capacity
- 350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
- Recline
- Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tiltTilt range is 20° forwards and 14° backwards from a neutral position 4° to the rear
- Arms
- Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armlessHÅG SlideBack™ armrests: adjust height, width or slide backwards; optional extras (aluminium or plastic); arm height 185-300 mm
- Headrest
- OptionalHeadrest foremost support point 630-835 mm
- Lumbar support
- Built-in lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar (3.5 in range)Adjustable lumbar support standard; foremost support point 165-260 mm
- Warranty
- 12 year warranty10-year guarantee against production defects (normal use up to 9 hours per day)
What users mention
From 87 Haworth Fern and 2 HÅG SoFi user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Back support
Haworth Fern51 mentionsHÅG SoFi4 mentionsComfort
Haworth Fern48 mentionsHÅG SoFi2 mentionsAdjustability
Haworth Fern46 mentionsHÅG SoFi4 mentionsSeat
Haworth Fern37 mentionsHÅG SoFi1 mentionDesign
Haworth Fern32 mentionsHÅG SoFi6 mentionsBuild quality
Haworth Fern32 mentionsHÅG SoFi1 mention
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Haworth Fern or the HÅG SoFi?
The Haworth Fern is cheaper to start: $1,180 versus $1,689 for the HÅG SoFi at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Haworth Fern, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the HÅG SoFi.
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Haworth Fern as an option and the HÅG SoFi as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the Haworth Fern, and design for the HÅG SoFi, based on review summaries.
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