Haworth Zody II vs HBADA E3 Ultra
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$246
lower starting price for HBADA E3 Ultra than Haworth Zody II at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Zody II product sheet, Asia Pacific (PDF, © 2025 Haworth) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HBADA E3 Ultra Ergonomic Office Chair – HBADA UK official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Zody II | Office Chair | Haworth Asia Pacific ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HBADA E3 Ultra Ergonomic Office Chair – HBADA US official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Zody II User Guide, AP (PDF, 2023-11) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HBADA E3 Ultra Ergonomic Office Chair – HBADA EU official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Haworth Asia Pacific Product Warranty (PDF, bilingual) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- US Haworth Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Haworth Zody IIHBADA E3 Ultra
- Price
- $1,055 – $1,705$809
- Seat depth
- 427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)
- 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 crankReclines up to 140° with multiple locking positions
- 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-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivel
- Headrest
- Not yet generally available: listed as '(phase 2)' in Asia Pacific and 'coming soon' in EMEA4D Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"
- 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 Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/down
- Warranty
- 12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)5 years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Haworth Zody II or the HBADA E3 Ultra?
The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Only the HBADA E3 Ultra (as standard); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.



