Humanscale Path vs Okamura Contessa II

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

Humanscale

Humanscale Path

From $1,381

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

1 in

more seat-height adjustment on Humanscale Path than Okamura Contessa II (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Humanscale PathOkamura Contessa II

Price: From $1,381¥243,650 – ¥377,410
Seat height: 15.55–20.87 in434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
Seat depth: 16.3–18.7 in400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Patented Gravity Mechanism recline (uses bodyweight instead of bulky controls)Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
Arms: Adjustable Height Arms or Armless (Arm Style)4D arm or fixed arm; armrest height from the floor 604–814 mm (4D arm), 639–749 mm (fixed arm) (23.8–32 in; 25.2–29.5 in)
Warranty: 15 Years; Fabric/Cushions/Arm Pads/Casters: 5 Years10 years: structural components, including mechanisms and adjustable arms; 5 years: casters, gas cylinder, adjustment levers; 2 years: coating finish, mesh and fabric, cushions, arm pads

Which has a higher weight capacity?

Neither. Both are rated for 300 lb in their official specifications.