Okamura Contessa II vs Herman Miller Sayl

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Sayl

$935 – $1,580

50 lb

higher rated load for Herman Miller Sayl than Okamura Contessa II (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Okamura Contessa IIHerman Miller Sayl

Price: ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$935 – $1,580
Seat height: 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended
Seat depth: 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)16.5 in fixed; 16–18 in adjustable
Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)350 lb (159 kg)
Recline: Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°Harmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optional
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)Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D Arms
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)PostureFit Sacral Support Standard; Lumbar Support Optional
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-year, 3-shift

From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 23 Herman Miller Sayl user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Sayl, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Okamura Contessa II.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, based on review summaries.