Herman Miller Sayl vs Okamura Sylphy
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Sayl Chairs product sheet (PDF, © 2019 Herman Miller) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Sylphy | Office | Product information | Okamura Corporation ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Okamura office seating safety and warranty periods (updated Jan 28, 2026) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Herman Miller Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Herman Miller SaylOkamura Sylphy
- Price
- $935 – $1,580From ¥106,040
- Recline
- Harmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optionalBack-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positions
- Arms
- Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D ArmsAdjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward
- Lumbar support
- PostureFit Sacral Support Standard; Lumbar Support OptionalLumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mm
- Warranty
- 12-year, 3-shiftStructure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year
What users mention
From 23 Herman Miller Sayl and 2 Okamura Sylphy user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Herman Miller Sayl22 mentionsOkamura Sylphy4 mentionsPrice and value
Herman Miller Sayl19 mentionsOkamura Sylphy4 mentionsBuild quality
Herman Miller Sayl14 mentionsOkamura Sylphy3 mentionsBack support
Herman Miller Sayl14 mentionsOkamura Sylphy2 mentionsDesign
Herman Miller Sayl14 mentionsOkamura Sylphy2 mentionsAdjustability
Herman Miller Sayl10 mentionsOkamura Sylphy2 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, and comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, based on review summaries.
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