Herman Miller Sayl vs Anthros Chair

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Sayl

$935 – $1,580

Anthros

Anthros Chair

From $1,949

$1,014

lower starting price for Herman Miller Sayl than Anthros Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller SaylAnthros Chair

Price: $935 – $1,580From $1,949
Seat height: 16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended17.1–20.7 in (5-spoke swivel base); 17.9–21.1 in (4-spoke fixed base)
Seat depth: 16.5 in fixed; 16–18 in adjustable15.2–18.3 in (38.7–46.6 cm (official cm))
Load capacity: 350 lb (159 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Harmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optionalDecompress Mode tilt: 0°–16°; five tilt options – three locked positions (Active −2°, Standard 1°, Decompress 5°) and two unlocked (Free-Float, Full Decompress to 16°)
Arms: Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D Arms4D Arms (option) or No Arms; the arms adjust in height, width, depth and angle; Arm height 7.7–11.8 in; arm width (outside) 24.75–27 in
Lumbar support: PostureFit Sacral Support Standard; Lumbar Support OptionalPrecision Posture System: independently adjustable Upper Back + Lower Back Pelvis Support (no conventional lumbar pad)
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift12-year limited warranty (components and workmanship, from date of purchase; original purchaser; non-transferable)

From 23 Herman Miller Sayl and 16 Anthros Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Sayl or the Anthros Chair?

The Herman Miller Sayl is cheaper to start: $935 versus $1,949 for the Anthros Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Sayl, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Anthros Chair.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, and price and value for the Anthros Chair, based on review summaries.