Okamura Contessa II vs SIHOO M18
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
30 lb
higher rated load for SIHOO M18 than Okamura Contessa II (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Okamura Contessa II Spec Guide, Global (BIFMA, mm), January 2026 ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- M18 Classic Ergonomischer Bürostuhl – SIHOO DE official store ↗Checked Oct 16, 2026
- Sihoo M18 Ergonomic Office Chair – Official US Sihoo Store ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Contessa II | Okamura global (okamura.com, Asia Pacific English) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Okamura Japan product page: Contessa Seconda (Japanese) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Okamura Global General Warranty Statement (excludes Japan) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- OKAMURA Lifestyle Store (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Okamura Contessa IISIHOO M18
- Price
- ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$289.99 – $299.99
- Seat height
- 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)44–54 cm
- Seat depth
- 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)17.91 in (≈ 45.5 cm)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136 kg)330 lb (≈ 150 kg)
- Recline
- Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°Maximum 126° recline angle
- 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)Adjustable armrests (Up and down)
- Headrest
- Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)Headrest moves 3.9" up and down and pivots 45°
- Lumbar support
- Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)Lumbar support adjusts vertically and horizontally
- 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 pads3 years
What users mention
From 2 Okamura Contessa II and 5 SIHOO M18 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Price and value
Okamura Contessa II6 mentionsSIHOO M1813 mentionsAdjustability
Okamura Contessa II5 mentionsSIHOO M1810 mentionsComfort
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsSIHOO M187 mentionsBack support
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsSIHOO M187 mentionsBreathability
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsSIHOO M187 mentionsSeat
Okamura Contessa II7 mentionsSIHOO M186 mentions
Questions
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The SIHOO M18, rated for 330 lb versus 300 lb for the Okamura Contessa II.
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Okamura Contessa II as an option and the SIHOO M18 as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and price and value for the SIHOO M18, based on review summaries.
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