Humanscale Liberty vs Haworth Zody II

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

Humanscale

Humanscale Liberty

$1,613 – $2,326

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

$558

lower starting price for Haworth Zody II than Humanscale Liberty at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale LibertyHaworth Zody II

Price: $1,613 – $2,326$1,055 – $1,705
Seat height: 16.6–20.9 in (42.2–53.1 cm)406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
Seat depth: 16.5–18.75 in (41.9–47.6 cm)427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)< 181 kg (399 lb)
Recline: Self-Adjusting Recline: no tension springs, no recline locksBalanced 3-point tilt: back reclines 24° from upright, seat pan moves down 3°; back stop in 6 positions (upright and every 4°); forward tilt; tilt tension crank
Arms: Options: Fixed Duron Arms, Adjustable Duron Arms, Advanced Duron Arms, Armless, Fixed Duron Gel Arms4D arms: height, side to side, front to back, arm cap pivot; Arm height 193–295 mm above the seat (7.6–11.6 in)
Lumbar support: Self-adjusting lumbar support; no external lumbar devicesPAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbar
Warranty: 15 Years; Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads/Casters: 5 Years12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)

From 7 Humanscale Liberty and 21 Haworth Zody II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Liberty or the Haworth Zody II?

The Haworth Zody II is cheaper to start: $1,055 versus $1,613 for the Humanscale Liberty at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Humanscale Liberty, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.