X-Chair X1 vs Haworth Zody II
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$326
lower starting price for X-Chair X1 than Haworth Zody II at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- X1 Flex Mesh Office Chair | X-Chair Official Site ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Zody II product sheet, Asia Pacific (PDF, © 2025 Haworth) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Zody II | Office Chair | Haworth Asia Pacific ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Zody II User Guide, AP (PDF, 2023-11) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- X-Chair - Warranty & Damages ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Haworth Asia Pacific Product Warranty (PDF, bilingual) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- US Haworth Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
X-Chair X1Haworth Zody II
- Price
- $729$1,055 – $1,705
- Seat height
- 15.56–19.75 in406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
- Seat depth
- 16–18 in427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
- Load capacity
- 275 lb (125 kg)< 181 kg (399 lb)
- Recline
- Extensive Variable Recline allows you to recline and lock into position. Recline tension can be adjusted using one tension-resistant control.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
- 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 - 10.625in4D arms: height, side to side, front to back, arm cap pivot; Arm height 193–295 mm above the seat (7.6–11.6 in)
- Headrest
- Optional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$60)Not yet generally available: listed as '(phase 2)' in Asia Pacific and 'coming soon' in EMEA
- Lumbar support
- Dynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®PAL™ (Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar) back system: height-adjustable lumbar with independent left/right support; AP also height-adjustable lumbar or no lumbar
- Warranty
- 5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)12 years, 24/7 multiple shift (Asia Pacific)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the X-Chair X1 or the Haworth Zody II?
The X-Chair X1 is cheaper to start: $729 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Only the X-Chair X1 (as an option); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.
What do owners mention most?
Price and value for the X-Chair X1, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.