Haworth Zody II vs KI Altus
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$174
lower starting price for KI Altus 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
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Zody II | Office Chair | Haworth Asia Pacific ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Haworth Asia Pacific Product Warranty (PDF, bilingual) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- US Haworth Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Haworth Zody IIKI Altus
- Price
- $1,055 – $1,705$881 – $1,516
- Seat height
- 406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)
- Seat depth
- 427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)
- Load capacity
- < 181 kg (399 lb)supports up to 400 pounds
- 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)Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless
- Headrest
- Not yet generally available: listed as '(phase 2)' in Asia Pacific and 'coming soon' in EMEAHeadrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)
- Lumbar support
- PAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbarMesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar support
- Warranty
- 12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)Lifetime
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Haworth Zody II or the KI Altus?
The KI Altus is cheaper to start: $881 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Only the KI Altus (as standard); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the Haworth Zody II, and back support for the KI Altus, based on review summaries.
