Haworth Very Task vs X-Chair X3

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

Haworth

Haworth Very Task

$905

X-Chair

X-Chair X3

$979

Nearly the same price

$905 vs $979 starting prices at the brand stores (Haworth Very Task vs X-Chair X3)

Differences at a glance

Haworth Very TaskX-Chair X3

Price: $905$979
Seat height: 16–21 in (40.6–53.3 cm)17.69–22 in
Seat depth: 16–19 in (40.6–48.3 cm)16.75–19.25 in
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)275 lb (125 kg)
Recline: Synchronized 3-point tilt; back lock secures the seat back in an upright position; optional 5° forward tiltSciFloat Infinite Recline + Tilt Lock and Tension allows you to recline and lock into position or increase tension in your recline motion for more fluid movement.
Arms: Choose from 4D, height-adjustable, or fixed arms4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 5.875in - 8.875in
Headrest: Optional headrestOptional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$115)
Lumbar support: Patented asymmetrical adjustable lumbarDynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®
Warranty: 12 year warranty5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Very Task or the X-Chair X3?

The Haworth Very Task is cheaper to start: $905 versus $979 for the X-Chair X3 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Haworth Very Task as an option and the X-Chair X3 as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Haworth Very Task, and comfort for the X-Chair X3, based on review summaries.