UPLIFT Pursuit vs Haworth Fern

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

UPLIFT Desk

UPLIFT Pursuit

$499

Haworth

Haworth Fern

$1,180 – $2,280

$681

lower starting price for UPLIFT Pursuit than Haworth Fern at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

UPLIFT PursuitHaworth Fern

Price: $499$1,180 – $2,280
Seat height: 17" to 21" H16.5–21.5 in (41.9–54.6 cm)
Seat depth: 18.9" D; Usable seat depth 18"15.5–18.5 in (39.4–47 cm)
Load capacity: 250 lb (≈ 113 kg)350 lb (158.8 kg); 325 lb (147.4 kg)
Recline: 0° to 20° positive; back tilt tension adjust ManualSynchronized 3-point tilt; 5-position back stop from upright to reclined; optional 5° forward tilt
Arms: 3" vertical adjustment; armrest pad angle (in and out)Optional 4D arms (up/down, side to side, front/back, pivot); also fixed, height-adjustable, armless
Headrest: Integrated adjustable headrest; headrest height adjustment 3.9"Optional
Lumbar support: Lumbar support height (adjusts with seat back height); lumbar support depthBuilt-in lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar (3.5 in range)
Warranty: 15 year warranty on all UPLIFT Desk products12 year warranty

From 3 UPLIFT Pursuit and 87 Haworth Fern user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the UPLIFT Pursuit or the Haworth Fern?

The UPLIFT Pursuit is cheaper to start: $499 versus $1,180 for the Haworth Fern at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Haworth Fern, rated for 350 lb versus 250 lb for the UPLIFT Pursuit.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the UPLIFT Pursuit as standard and the Haworth Fern as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the UPLIFT Pursuit, and back support for the Haworth Fern, based on review summaries.