Haworth Very Task vs Haworth Zody II
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$150
lower starting price for Haworth Very Task than Haworth Zody II at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Very Office Chair – Haworth Store (Dimensions) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Zody II product sheet, Asia Pacific (PDF, © 2025 Haworth) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Zody II | Office Chair | Haworth Asia Pacific ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Very Office Chair Product Sheet (Haworth, 12.25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Zody II User Guide, AP (PDF, 2023-11) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Haworth Asia Pacific Product Warranty (PDF, bilingual) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- US Haworth Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Haworth Very TaskHaworth Zody II
- Price
- $905$1,055 – $1,705
- Seat height
- 16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
- Seat depth
- 16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
- Load capacity
- 350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)< 181 kg (399 lb)
- Recline
- Synchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; optional 5° forward tiltBalanced 3-point tilt: back reclines 24° from upright, seat pan moves down 3°; back stop in 6 positions (upright and every 4°); forward tilt; tilt tension crank
- Arms
- Choose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms4D arms: height, side to side, front to back, arm cap pivot; Arm height 193–295 mm above the seat (7.6–11.6 in)
- Headrest
- Optional headrestNot yet generally available: listed as '(phase 2)' in Asia Pacific and 'coming soon' in EMEA
- Lumbar support
- Patented asymmetrical adjustable lumbarPAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbar
- Warranty
- 12 year warranty12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)
What users mention
From 3 Haworth Very Task and 21 Haworth Zody II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Back support
Haworth Very Task1 mentionHaworth Zody II24 mentionsAdjustability
Haworth Very Task1 mentionHaworth Zody II24 mentionsComfort
Haworth Very Task3 mentionsHaworth Zody II17 mentionsSeat
Haworth Very Task0 mentionsHaworth Zody II20 mentionsBuild quality
Haworth Very Task3 mentionsHaworth Zody II14 mentionsBreathability
Haworth Very Task1 mentionHaworth Zody II13 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Haworth Very Task or the Haworth Zody II?
The Haworth Very Task is cheaper to start: $905 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Only the Haworth Very Task (as an option); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Haworth Very Task, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.
