SIHOO M18 vs Okamura Contessa II
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
- M18 Classic Ergonomischer Bürostuhl – SIHOO DE official store ↗Checked Oct 16, 2026
- Okamura Contessa II Spec Guide, Global (BIFMA, mm), January 2026 ↗Checked Sep 26, 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
SIHOO M18Okamura Contessa II
- Price
- $289.99 – $299.99¥243,650 – ¥377,410
- Seat height
- 44–54 cm434–544 mm (17.1–21.4 in)
- Seat depth
- 17.91 in (≈ 45.5 cm)400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
- Load capacity
- 330 lb (≈ 150 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
- Recline
- Maximum 126° recline angleAnkle-tilt reclining; recline angle 26°
- Arms
- Adjustable armrests (Up and down)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)
- Headrest
- Headrest moves 3.9" up and down and pivots 45°Options: large fixed headrest or small adjustable headrest (up/down, front/back, swivel)
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support adjusts vertically and horizontallyOptional lumbar support with 60 mm height adjustment (can be retrofitted) (2.4 in)
- Warranty
- 3 years10 years: structural components, including mechanisms and adjustable arms; 5 years: casters, gas cylinder, adjustment levers; 2 years: coating finish, mesh and fabric, cushions, arm pads
What users mention
From 5 SIHOO M18 and 2 Okamura Contessa II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Price and value
SIHOO M1813 mentionsOkamura Contessa II6 mentionsAdjustability
SIHOO M1810 mentionsOkamura Contessa II5 mentionsComfort
SIHOO M187 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsBack support
SIHOO M187 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsBreathability
SIHOO M187 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 mentionsSeat
SIHOO M186 mentionsOkamura Contessa II7 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 SIHOO M18 as standard and the Okamura Contessa II as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Price and value for the SIHOO M18, and comfort for the Okamura Contessa II, based on review summaries.
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