Haworth Zody II vs HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

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Haworth Zody II

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

VS
HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

HBADA

HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

$659 – $709

$396

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) than Haworth Zody II at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Haworth Zody IIHBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)
Price
$1,055 – $1,705$659 – $709
Seat height
406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)46–54.5 cm (≈ 18.1–21.5 in)
Seat depth
427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)45–50 cm (≈ 17.7–19.7 in)
Load capacity
< 181 kg (399 lb)330 lb
Recline
Balanced 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 crankFour recline positions: 105°, 115°, 130° and 140°
Arms
4D arms: height, side to side, front to back, arm cap pivot; Arm height 193–295 mm above the seat (7.6–11.6 in)720° Omni-Functional Armrests: pad rotation 360°, body swivel 360°, height 2.76"/7cm, forward/backward 2.36"/6cm, flip-up 26° / flip-down 13°; Armrest Height: 28.3"–34.4"
Headrest
Not yet generally available: listed as '(phase 2)' in Asia Pacific and 'coming soon' in EMEA4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, height 1.57"/4cm, forward/backward 2.76"/7cm
Lumbar support
PAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbar3-Zone Adaptive Lumbar Support System: 6-level height adjustment 2.36"/6cm, forward/backward 1.26"/3.2cm (adaptive/lock modes), adaptive glide 1.18"/3cm, 40° side wing rotation (3 levels)
Warranty
12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other components

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Zody II or the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)?

The HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $659 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Only the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) (as standard); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.

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