Herman Miller Mirra 2 vs HON Altern

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

WINNER
M2Herman Miller Mirra 2

Herman Miller Mirra 2

Ergonomic Office
33/55
$1,150-$1,700
HAHON Altern

HON Altern

28/55
$300-$375
Criteria
Herman Miller Mirra 2
HON Altern
Total Score33/5528/55
Price Rating1/54/5*
Seat Depth Adjustability3/5*2/5
Height Range3/53/5
Lumbar Comfort4/5*2/5
Armrests4/5*2/5
Upper Back Support2.5/5*2/5
Neck Support0/52/5*
Breathability4.5/5*3/5
Material Quality4/5*2/5
Softness2/53/5*
Warranty5/5*3/5
Pros
  • +12-year Herman Miller warranty
  • +Excellent adjustable lumbar with PostureFit
  • +Fully adjustable 4D arms
  • +Excellent mesh breathability
  • +Better warranty than most budget chairs
  • +Decent foam cushion
  • +Simple synchro-tilt
  • +Breathable mesh back
Cons
  • -No headrest option
  • -Premium price point
  • -Firm mesh seat
  • -Basic armrest adjustment
  • -Budget build quality
  • -Minimalist feature set
  • -Not highly adjustable
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