Humanscale Freedom vs Okamura Sylphy

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

Okamura

Okamura Sylphy

From ¥106,040

≈ $680

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomOkamura Sylphy

Price: $1,494 – $2,567From ¥106,040
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positions
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seatAdjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward
Headrest: Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motionAdjustable headrest: 100 mm height, 35° angle
Lumbar support: No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportLumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mm
Warranty: 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 yearsStructure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year

From 27 Humanscale Freedom and 2 Okamura Sylphy user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Humanscale Freedom as standard and the Okamura Sylphy as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, based on review summaries.