Haworth Very Task vs KI Altus
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Nearly the same price
$905 vs $881 starting prices at the brand stores (Haworth Very Task vs KI Altus)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Very Office Chair – Haworth Store (Dimensions) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Very Office Chair Product Sheet (Haworth, 12.25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Haworth Very TaskKI Altus
- Price
- $905$881 – $1,516
- Seat height
- 16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)
- Seat depth
- 16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)
- Load capacity
- 350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)supports up to 400 pounds
- Arms
- Choose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed armsAdjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless
- Headrest
- Optional headrestHeadrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)
- Lumbar support
- Patented asymmetrical adjustable lumbarMesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar support
- Warranty
- 12 year warrantyLifetime
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Haworth Very Task or the KI Altus?
The KI Altus is cheaper to start: $881 versus $905 for the Haworth Very Task at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Haworth Very Task as an option and the KI Altus as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Haworth Very Task, and back support for the KI Altus, based on review summaries.
