Haworth Fern vs HBADA E3 Ultra

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Haworth

Haworth Fern

$1,180 – $2,280

HBADA

HBADA E3 Ultra

$809

7 years

longer warranty on Haworth Fern than HBADA E3 Ultra (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Haworth FernHBADA E3 Ultra

Price: $1,180 – $2,280$809
Seat depth: 15.5–18.5 in (39.4–47 cm)1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)330 lb
Recline: Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tiltReclines up to 140° with multiple locking positions
Arms: Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armless720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivel
Headrest: Optional4D Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"
Lumbar support: Built-in lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar (3.5 in range)3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/down
Warranty: 12 year warranty5 years

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Fern or the HBADA E3 Ultra?

The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,180 for the Haworth Fern at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Haworth Fern as an option and the HBADA E3 Ultra as standard.