Herman Miller Sayl vs Vitra ID Soft

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

7 years

longer warranty on Herman Miller Sayl than Vitra ID Soft (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller SaylVitra ID Soft

Price: $935 – $1,580From $995
Seat height: 16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 16.5 in fixed; 16–18 in adjustable400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Harmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optionalFlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.
Arms: Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D Arms2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

From 23 Herman Miller Sayl and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Sayl or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Herman Miller Sayl is cheaper to start: $935 versus $995 for the Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.