Herman Miller Embody vs HÅG Capisco

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

Herman Miller Embody

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Embody

$2,230 – $2,705

VS
HÅG Capisco

HÅG / Flokk

HÅG Capisco

$1,742 – $2,117

$488

lower starting price for HÅG Capisco than Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores

Herman Miller EmbodyHÅG Capisco
Price
$2,230 – $2,705$1,742 – $2,117
Seat height
16–20.5 in (standard); 15–19 in (low); 17–22 in (extended)408–540 mm (16.1–21.3 in); 555–810 mm (21.9–31.9 in); 445–630 mm (17.5–24.8 in)
Seat depth
15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm)340–420 mm (13.4–16.5 in)
Load capacity
300 lb (136 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline
Tilt + Kicker (extended recline for stretching); Tilt Limiter; tilt tension knobTilt range is 15° backwards from a neutral position 2° to the rear
Warranty
12-year, 3-shift10-year guarantee against production defects (normal use up to 9 hours per day); ESD version 5 years

What users mention

From 170 Herman Miller Embody and 19 HÅG Capisco user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Price and value

    Herman Miller Embody77 mentions
    HÅG Capisco3 mentions
  • Comfort

    Herman Miller Embody70 mentions
    HÅG Capisco8 mentions
  • Build quality

    Herman Miller Embody62 mentions
    HÅG Capisco6 mentions
  • Back support

    Herman Miller Embody61 mentions
    HÅG Capisco4 mentions
  • Adjustability

    Herman Miller Embody48 mentions
    HÅG Capisco6 mentions
  • Seat

    Herman Miller Embody36 mentions
    HÅG Capisco11 mentions

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Embody or the HÅG Capisco?

The HÅG Capisco is cheaper to start: $1,742 versus $2,230 for the Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Herman Miller Embody, and design for the HÅG Capisco, based on review summaries.

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