Okamura Contessa II vs X-Chair X1

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

X-Chair

X-Chair X1

$729

Differences at a glance

Okamura Contessa IIX-Chair X1

Price: ¥243,650 – ¥377,410$729
Seat height: 434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)15.56–19.75 in
Seat depth: 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)16–18 in
Load capacity: 300 lb (136 kg)275 lb (125 kg)
Recline: Ankle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°Extensive Variable Recline allows you to recline and lock into position. Recline tension can be adjusted using one tension-resistant control.
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)4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 7.125in - 10.625in
Headrest: Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)Optional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$60)
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)Dynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®
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 pads5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Okamura Contessa II, rated for 300 lb versus 275 lb for the X-Chair X1.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Okamura Contessa II as an option and the X-Chair X1 as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, and price and value for the X-Chair X1, based on review summaries.