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Humanscale Diffrient World vs Herman Miller Sayl

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

WINNER
DWHumanscale Diffrient World

Humanscale Diffrient World

Ergonomic Office
29/55
$1,000-$1,200
HMHerman Miller Sayl

Herman Miller Sayl

Ergonomic Office
27/55
$600-$900
Criteria
Humanscale Diffrient World
Herman Miller Sayl
Total Score29/5527/55
Price Rating2/53/5*
Seat Depth Adjustability3/5*2/5
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
  • +Exceptional mesh breathability
  • +15-year warranty
  • +Auto-adjusting Form-Sensing support
  • +Lightweight at 28 lbs
  • +12-year Herman Miller warranty
  • +Good mesh breathability
  • +Mid-range pricing for Herman Miller
  • +Unique Y-Tower suspension design
Cons
  • -No headrest option
  • -No manual lumbar adjustment
  • -Limited armrest options
  • -Firm mesh seat
  • -No headrest option
  • -Firm mesh seat
  • -Limited seat depth adjustment
  • -Basic lumbar (sacral support only)
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