Herman Miller Sayl vs Itoki ACT2
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
21.2 lb
lighter: Itoki ACT2 weighs less than Herman Miller Sayl (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Sayl Chairs product sheet (PDF, © 2019 Herman Miller) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- ITOKI Product Catalog: Act2 KJ-457JE-GNB4 ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- ITOKI Product Catalog: Act2 functions and features ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- ITOKI quality warranty ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Herman Miller Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- ITOKI (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
Herman Miller SaylItoki ACT2
- Price
- $935 – $1,580¥132,240
- Seat height
- 16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended450–565 mm (17.7-22.2 in)
- Recline
- Harmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optional20°
- Arms
- Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D ArmsAdjustable arms (4D link arms): height, depth, rotation angle
- Lumbar support
- PostureFit Sacral Support Standard; Lumbar Support OptionalPelvis & lumbar support: 60 mm, 7 steps
- Warranty
- 12-year, 3-shiftStructure 3 years (mechanisms and moving parts 2 years, exterior and surface finish 1 year)
What users mention
From 23 Herman Miller Sayl and 6 Itoki ACT2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Herman Miller Sayl22 mentionsItoki ACT24 mentionsDesign
Herman Miller Sayl14 mentionsItoki ACT28 mentionsPrice and value
Herman Miller Sayl19 mentionsItoki ACT22 mentionsBack support
Herman Miller Sayl14 mentionsItoki ACT26 mentionsBuild quality
Herman Miller Sayl14 mentionsItoki ACT24 mentionsAdjustability
Herman Miller Sayl10 mentionsItoki ACT25 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, and design for the Itoki ACT2, based on review summaries.
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