Interstuhl Pure Active vs Herman Miller Sayl
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Herman Miller Sayl
$935 – $1,580
2 years
longer warranty on Herman Miller Sayl than Interstuhl Pure Active (official terms)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Interstuhl Technical data sheet PU213 (PUREis3) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Sayl Chairs product sheet (PDF, © 2019 Herman Miller) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Interstuhl PUREis3 operating instructions ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Interstuhl Shop (Germany) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- US Herman Miller Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Interstuhl Pure ActiveHerman Miller Sayl
- Price
- €755 – €799$935 – $1,580
- Seat height
- 430–535 mm (16.9–21.1 in); low: 385 - 445 mm (15.2–17.5 in); high: 450 - 580 mm (17.7–22.8 in)16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended
- Seat depth
- 460 mm (18.1 in)16.5 in fixed; 16–18 in adjustable
- Load capacity
- 120 kg (265 lb)350 lb (159 kg)
- Recline
- Smart Spring technology: material flexibility in the upper backrest of up to 22 degrees to each side; lateral range of movement of up to 26 degrees on the seat; forward movements of up to 12 degreesHarmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optional
- Arms
- T-armrests, rigid; 4D T-armrests, adjustable height/width/depth, rotatable (options)Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D Arms
- Warranty
- 10-year warranty12-year, 3-shift
What users mention
From 1 Interstuhl Pure Active and 23 Herman Miller Sayl user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Price and value
Interstuhl Pure Active5 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl19 mentionsComfort
Interstuhl Pure Active2 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl22 mentionsBuild quality
Interstuhl Pure Active9 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl14 mentionsAdjustability
Interstuhl Pure Active11 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl10 mentionsBack support
Interstuhl Pure Active7 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl14 mentionsDesign
Interstuhl Pure Active6 mentionsHerman Miller Sayl14 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the Interstuhl Pure Active, and comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, based on review summaries.
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