Herman Miller Sayl vs Haworth Zody II

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

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

$120

lower starting price for Herman Miller Sayl than Haworth Zody II at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller SaylHaworth Zody II

Price: $935 – $1,580$1,055 – $1,705
Seat height: 16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
Seat depth: 16.5 in fixed; 16–18 in adjustable427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
Load capacity: 350 lb (159 kg)< 181 kg (399 lb)
Recline: Harmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optionalBalanced 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 crank
Arms: Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D Arms4D arms: height, side to side, front to back, arm cap pivot; Arm height 193–295 mm above the seat (7.6–11.6 in)
Lumbar support: PostureFit Sacral Support Standard; Lumbar Support OptionalPAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbar
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)

From 23 Herman Miller Sayl and 21 Haworth Zody II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Sayl or the Haworth Zody II?

The Herman Miller Sayl is cheaper to start: $935 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.