Vitra ID Soft vs Haworth Zody II

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

Nearly the same price

$995 vs $1,055 starting prices at the brand stores (Vitra ID Soft vs Haworth Zody II)

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftHaworth Zody II

Price: From $995$1,055 – $1,705
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
Recline: FlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.Balanced 3-point tilt: back reclines 24° from upright, seat pan moves down 3°; back stop in 6 positions (upright and every 4°); forward tilt; tilt tension crank
Arms: 2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)4D arms: height, side to side, front to back, arm cap pivot; Arm height 193–295 mm above the seat (7.6–11.6 in)
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)

From 4 Vitra ID Soft and 21 Haworth Zody II user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Soft or the Haworth Zody II?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.