Interstuhl Pure Active vs Herman Miller Sayl

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Interstuhl Pure Active

Interstuhl

Interstuhl Pure Active

€755 – €799

≈ $860 – $910

VS
Herman Miller Sayl

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Sayl

$935 – $1,580

2 years

longer warranty on Herman Miller Sayl than Interstuhl Pure Active (official terms)

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 mentions
    Herman Miller Sayl19 mentions
  • Comfort

    Interstuhl Pure Active2 mentions
    Herman Miller Sayl22 mentions
  • Build quality

    Interstuhl Pure Active9 mentions
    Herman Miller Sayl14 mentions
  • Adjustability

    Interstuhl Pure Active11 mentions
    Herman Miller Sayl10 mentions
  • Back support

    Interstuhl Pure Active7 mentions
    Herman Miller Sayl14 mentions
  • Design

    Interstuhl Pure Active6 mentions
    Herman 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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