Haworth Zody II vs Okamura Contessa II

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

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

Differences at a glance

Haworth Zody IIOkamura Contessa II

Price: $1,055 – $1,705¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: 427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: < 181 kg (399 lb)300 lb (136 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 crankAnkle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
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)4D arm or fixed arm; armrest height from the floor 604–814 mm (4D arm), 639–749 mm (fixed arm) (23.8–32 in; 25.2–29.5 in)
Headrest: Not yet generally available: listed as '(phase 2)' in Asia Pacific and 'coming soon' in EMEAOptions: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)
Lumbar support: PAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbarOptional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
Warranty: 12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)10 years: structural components, including mechanisms and adjustable arms; 5 years: casters, gas cylinder, adjustment levers; 2 years: coating finish, mesh and fabric, cushions, arm pads

From 21 Haworth Zody II and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Only the Okamura Contessa II (as an option); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the Haworth Zody II, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.