Comparison
Zody vs Zody LX
Haworth vs Haworth — full spec comparison
Bottom line
Classic Zody is the asymmetrical-lumbar mesh icon with 350/325 lb tilt tiers; Zody LX adds a larger upholstered seat, dual posture, and a 400 lb warranty path.
Comparing 2 chairs across key specs.
Haworth
Zody
Brand
Haworth
Model
Zody
Era produced
2006–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,200
Avg refurbished
$450
Avg used
$280
Height range
5'0"–6'4"
Weight capacity
350 lbs
Seat width
19.5"
Seat depth
19.5"
Backrest height
22"
Seat material
Full Mesh
Armrests
4D Articulating
Forward tilt
Yes
Lumbar
Asymmetrical
Headrest
Factory
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Aluminum / polymer task structure + mesh back
Tilt / lock
3-point synchro with back stop; optional forward tilt
Arm adjustability
4D arms common; fixed/height options available
Haworth
Zody LX
Brand
Haworth
Model
Zody LX
Era produced
2020s–Present
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,450
Avg refurbished
$700
Avg used
$420
Height range
5'0"–6'6"
Weight capacity
400 lbs
Seat width
20.5"
Seat depth
19.4"
Backrest height
24"
Seat material
Fabric + Foam
Armrests
4D Articulating
Forward tilt
Yes
Lumbar
Height-Adjustable Pad
Headrest
None
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic (standard or dual-posture ranges)
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Polymer frame + fully upholstered flexible membrane back
Tilt / lock
Synchro with back stop; dual-posture option for perch
Arm adjustability
4D, height-adjustable, fixed, or armless
| Spec | HaworthZody | HaworthZody LX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Haworth | Haworth |
| Model | Zody | Zody LX |
| Era produced | 2006–Present | 2020s–Present |
| Discontinued | No | No |
| MSRP (new) | $1,200 | $1,450 |
| Avg refurbished | $450 | $700 |
| Avg used | $280 | $420 |
| Height range | 5'0"–6'4" | 5'0"–6'6" |
| Weight capacity | 350 lbs | 400 lbs |
| Seat width | 19.5" | 20.5" |
| Seat depth | 19.5" | 19.4" |
| Backrest height | 22" | 24" |
| Seat material | Full Mesh | Fabric + Foam |
| Armrests | 4D Articulating | 4D Articulating |
| Forward tilt | Yes | Yes |
| Lumbar | Asymmetrical | Height-Adjustable Pad |
| Headrest | Factory | None |
| Cylinder | Top-activated pneumatic | Top-activated pneumatic (standard or dual-posture ranges) |
| Caster stem | 11mm × 22mm standard | 11mm × 22mm standard |
| Frame | Aluminum / polymer task structure + mesh back | Polymer frame + fully upholstered flexible membrane back |
| Tilt / lock | 3-point synchro with back stop; optional forward tilt | Synchro with back stop; dual-posture option for perch |
| Arm adjustability | 4D arms common; fixed/height options available | 4D, height-adjustable, fixed, or armless |
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