Herman Miller Setu vs HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

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Herman Miller Setu

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Setu

$945 – $1,370

VS
HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

HBADA

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

$499 – $549

$446

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) than Herman Miller Setu at the brand stores

Herman Miller SetuHBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)
Price
$945 – $1,370$499 – $549
Seat height
15.5–20 in46.5–55 cm (≈ 18.3–21.7 in)
Load capacity
300 lb330 lb
Arms
ribbon arms or armless360° Omni-Motion Mech-Armrests: pad rotation 360°, height 7 cm, forward/backward 10 cm, 40° synchronized recline; Armrest Height: 68.5cm–84cm (≈ 27–33.1 in)
Warranty
12 years5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other components

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Setu or the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)?

The HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $499 versus $945 for the Herman Miller Setu at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

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