Comparison
Sayl vs Mirra 2
Herman Miller vs Herman Miller — full spec comparison
Bottom line
Sayl is the entry frameless suspension HM; Mirra 2 sits above it with Harmonic 2 tilt and more back options—both commonly land in the value/refurb HM tier.
Comparing 2 chairs across key specs.
Brand
Herman Miller
Model
Sayl
Era produced
2010–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,150
Avg refurbished
$420
Avg used
$250
Height range
152–191 cm
Weight capacity
159 kg
Seat width
46 cm
Seat depth
46 cm
Backrest height
53 cm
Seat material
Elastomer
Armrests
4D Articulating
Forward tilt
Yes
Lumbar
Integrated
Headrest
None
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic (low / standard / extended)
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Glass-filled nylon Y-Tower + elastomer suspension
Tilt / lock
Tilt limiter with seat-angle options on many configs
Arm adjustability
Fully adjustable 4D arms available (also fixed / height-only)
Brand
Herman Miller
Model
Mirra 2
Era produced
2013–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,695
Avg refurbished
$550
Avg used
$320
Height range
152–188 cm
Weight capacity
159 kg
Seat width
50 cm
Seat depth
46 cm
Backrest height
56 cm
Seat material
Elastomer
Armrests
4D Articulating
Forward tilt
Yes
Lumbar
Height-Adjustable Pad
Headrest
None
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic (low / standard / extended)
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Polymer + AireWeave seat suspension
Tilt / lock
Harmonic 2; tilt limiter / seat-angle options
Arm adjustability
Fully adjustable 4D arms on common configs
| Spec | Herman MillerSayl | Herman MillerMirra 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Herman Miller | Herman Miller |
| Model | Sayl | Mirra 2 |
| Era produced | 2010–Present | 2013–Present |
| Discontinued | No | No |
| MSRP (new) | $1,150 | $1,695 |
| Avg refurbished | $420 | $550 |
| Avg used | $250 | $320 |
| Height range | 152–191 cm | 152–188 cm |
| Weight capacity | 159 kg | 159 kg |
| Seat width | 46 cm | 50 cm |
| Seat depth | 46 cm | 46 cm |
| Backrest height | 53 cm | 56 cm |
| Seat material | Elastomer | Elastomer |
| Armrests | 4D Articulating | 4D Articulating |
| Forward tilt | Yes | Yes |
| Lumbar | Integrated | Height-Adjustable Pad |
| Headrest | None | None |
| Cylinder | Top-activated pneumatic (low / standard / extended) | Top-activated pneumatic (low / standard / extended) |
| Caster stem | 11mm × 22mm standard | 11mm × 22mm standard |
| Frame | Glass-filled nylon Y-Tower + elastomer suspension | Polymer + AireWeave seat suspension |
| Tilt / lock | Tilt limiter with seat-angle options on many configs | Harmonic 2; tilt limiter / seat-angle options |
| Arm adjustability | Fully adjustable 4D arms available (also fixed / height-only) | Fully adjustable 4D arms on common configs |
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FAQ
- Is Mirra 2 worth more than a Sayl?
- Usually yes if you want Harmonic 2 tilt and more back options. Sayl is the lighter, entry frameless suspension pick when budget is the main constraint.
- Which is better refurbished, Sayl or Mirra 2?
- Both are common in the value/refurb HM tier. Prefer Mirra 2 for adjustability; prefer Sayl when you want the lowest entry into Herman Miller mesh.
- Do Sayl and Mirra 2 come in Aeron-style sizes?
- No. Neither uses A/B/C frames. Fit comes from seat depth, height, and lumbar/back options on a single platform.