Haworth Fern vs Okamura Sylphy

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Haworth Fern

Haworth

Haworth Fern

$1,180 – $2,280

VS
Okamura Sylphy

Okamura

Okamura Sylphy

From ¥106,040

≈ $680

Haworth FernOkamura Sylphy
Price
$1,180 – $2,280From ¥106,040
Recline
Synchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tiltBack-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positions
Arms
Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armlessAdjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward
Headrest
OptionalAdjustable headrest: 100 mm height, 35° angle
Lumbar support
Built-in lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar (3.5 in range)Lumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mm
Warranty
12 year warrantyStructure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year

What users mention

From 87 Haworth Fern and 2 Okamura Sylphy user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Back support

    Haworth Fern51 mentions
    Okamura Sylphy2 mentions
  • Comfort

    Haworth Fern48 mentions
    Okamura Sylphy4 mentions
  • Adjustability

    Haworth Fern46 mentions
    Okamura Sylphy2 mentions
  • Seat

    Haworth Fern37 mentions
    Okamura Sylphy1 mention
  • Build quality

    Haworth Fern32 mentions
    Okamura Sylphy3 mentions
  • Design

    Haworth Fern32 mentions
    Okamura Sylphy2 mentions

Questions

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Haworth Fern as an option and the Okamura Sylphy as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the Haworth Fern, and comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, based on review summaries.

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