Haworth Zody II vs Humanscale Liberty

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

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

Humanscale

Humanscale Liberty

$1,613 – $2,326

$558

lower starting price for Haworth Zody II than Humanscale Liberty at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Haworth Zody IIHumanscale Liberty

Price: $1,055 – $1,705$1,613 – $2,326
Seat height: 406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)16.6–20.9 in (42.2–53.1 cm)
Seat depth: 427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)16.5–18.75 in (41.9–47.6 cm)
Load capacity: < 181 kg (399 lb)400 lb (181.4 kg)
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 crankSelf-Adjusting Recline: no tension springs, no recline locks
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)Options: Fixed Duron Arms, Adjustable Duron Arms, Advanced Duron Arms, Armless, Fixed Duron Gel Arms
Lumbar support: PAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbarSelf-adjusting lumbar support; no external lumbar devices
Warranty: 12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)15 Years; Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads/Casters: 5 Years

From 21 Haworth Zody II and 7 Humanscale Liberty user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Haworth Zody II or the Humanscale Liberty?

The Haworth Zody II is cheaper to start: $1,055 versus $1,613 for the Humanscale Liberty at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the Haworth Zody II, and comfort for the Humanscale Liberty, based on review summaries.