Steelcase Karman vs Okamura Sylphy

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Karman

$1,199 – $1,543

Okamura

Okamura Sylphy

From ¥106,040

≈ $680

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanOkamura Sylphy

Price: $1,199 – $1,543From ¥106,040
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsBack-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positions
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directionsAdjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outward
Headrest: No headrest option; High Back version has an adjustable neck support pillowAdjustable headrest: 100 mm height, 35° angle
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar supportLumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mm
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime WarrantyStructure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year

From 7 Steelcase Karman and 2 Okamura Sylphy user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Only the Okamura Sylphy (as standard); the Steelcase Karman does not offer one.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Karman, and comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, based on review summaries.