Okamura Contessa II vs Haworth Zody II

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

Okamura

Okamura Contessa II

¥243,650 – ¥377,410

≈ $1,530 – $2,380

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

Differences at a glance

Okamura Contessa IIHaworth Zody II

Price: ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$1,055 – $1,705
Seat height: 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)< 181 kg (399 lb)
Recline: Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°Balanced 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: 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)4D 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: Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)Not yet generally available: listed as '(phase 2)' in Asia Pacific and 'coming soon' in EMEA
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)PAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbar
Warranty: 10 years: structural components, including mechanisms and adjustable arms; 5 years: casters, gas cylinder, adjustment levers; 2 years: coating finish, mesh and fabric, cushions, arm pads12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)

From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 21 Haworth Zody II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Only the Okamura Contessa II (as an option); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.