Humanscale World One 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 World One

$705

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

$350

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

Differences at a glance

Humanscale World OneHaworth Zody II

Price: $705$1,055 – $1,705
Seat height: 15.6 in - 20.7 in / 397 mm - 527 mm; 16 in - 21 in / 425 mm - 545; 18.1 in - 25.6 in / 460 mm - 651 mm406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
Seat depth: 16.4 / 416 in; 17.9 / 454 in427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
Load capacity: 100–400 lb< 181 kg (399 lb)
Recline: 17° Recline + 8° Backrest TiltBalanced 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: Armrest Height 9.5 in Fixed / 7.2 in - 10.75 in Adjustable (241.3 mm / 183 mm - 273 mm); options Adjustable Duron Arms, Fixed Duron Arms, No 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: Tri-panel back with Form Sensing Mesh technology provides tailor-made lumbar support (no knobs or levers)PAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbar
Warranty: 12 Years, Component and Parts; 5 Years, Fabric/Cushions12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)

From 5 Humanscale World One and 21 Haworth Zody II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale World One or the Haworth Zody II?

The Humanscale World One is cheaper to start: $705 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Breathability for the Humanscale World One, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.