KI Altus vs Haworth Zody II
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$174
lower starting price for KI Altus than Haworth Zody II at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Zody II product sheet, Asia Pacific (PDF, © 2025 Haworth) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Zody II | Office Chair | Haworth Asia Pacific ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Haworth Asia Pacific Product Warranty (PDF, bilingual) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- US Haworth Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
KI AltusHaworth Zody II
- Price
- $881 – $1,516$1,055 – $1,705
- Seat height
- 17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
- Seat depth
- 17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
- Load capacity
- supports up to 400 pounds< 181 kg (399 lb)
- Arms
- Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless4D arms: height, side to side, front to back, arm cap pivot; Arm height 193–295 mm above the seat (7.6–11.6 in)
- Headrest
- Headrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)Not yet generally available: listed as '(phase 2)' in Asia Pacific and 'coming soon' in EMEA
- Lumbar support
- Mesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar supportPAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbar
- Warranty
- Lifetime12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the KI Altus or the Haworth Zody II?
The KI Altus is cheaper to start: $881 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Only the KI Altus (as standard); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the KI Altus, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.
