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.

Haworth Zody II

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

VS
HBADA E3 Ultra

HBADA

HBADA E3 Ultra

$809

$246

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Ultra than Haworth Zody II at the brand stores

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.

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