X-Chair X3 vs Haworth Zody II

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

X-Chair

X-Chair X3

$979

Haworth

Haworth Zody II

$1,055 – $1,705

Nearly the same price

$979 vs $1,055 starting prices at the brand stores (X-Chair X3 vs Haworth Zody II)

Differences at a glance

X-Chair X3Haworth Zody II

Price: $979$1,055 – $1,705
Seat height: 17.69–22 in406–533 mm (office chair); 445–615 mm (dual posture) (16–21 in; 17.5–24.2 in)
Seat depth: 16.75–19.25 in427–495 mm (16.8–19.5 in)
Load capacity: 275 lb (125 kg)< 181 kg (399 lb)
Recline: SciFloat Infinite Recline + Tilt Lock and Tension allows you to recline and lock into position or increase tension in your recline motion for more fluid movement.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 5.875in - 8.875in4D 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 +$115)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)

Which is cheaper, the X-Chair X3 or the Haworth Zody II?

The X-Chair X3 is cheaper to start: $979 versus $1,055 for the Haworth Zody II at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Only the X-Chair X3 (as an option); the Haworth Zody II does not have one available yet.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the X-Chair X3, and back support for the Haworth Zody II, based on review summaries.