Herman Miller Cosm vs Herman Miller Sayl

A detailed side-by-side comparison scored on 11 objective criteria.

HMHerman Miller Cosm

Herman Miller Cosm

Ergonomic Office
24/55
$1,465-$2,095
WINNER
HMHerman Miller Sayl

Herman Miller Sayl

Ergonomic Office
27/55
$600-$900
Criteria
Herman Miller Cosm
Herman Miller Sayl
Total Score24/5527/55
Price Rating0/53/5*
Seat Depth Adjustability0/52/5*
Height Range3/53/5
Lumbar Comfort2/52/5
Armrests2/52/5
Upper Back Support2/52/5
Neck Support0/50/5
Breathability5/5*4/5
Material Quality3/5*2.5/5
Softness2/5*1.5/5
Warranty5/55/5
Pros
  • +Outstanding mesh breathability
  • +12-year Herman Miller warranty
  • +Auto-adjusting Intercept suspension
  • +Zero adjustments needed by design
  • +12-year Herman Miller warranty
  • +Good mesh breathability
  • +Mid-range pricing for Herman Miller
  • +Unique Y-Tower suspension design
Cons
  • -No seat depth adjustment
  • -Very expensive
  • -No manual lumbar adjustment
  • -Limited armrest options (no 4D)
  • -No headrest option
  • -Firm mesh seat
  • -Limited seat depth adjustment
  • -Basic lumbar (sacral support only)
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