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OM Affirm vs Herman Miller Sayl

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

WINNER
OAOM Affirm

OM Affirm

32/55
$450-$600
HMHerman Miller Sayl

Herman Miller Sayl

Ergonomic Office
27/55
$600-$900
Criteria
OM Affirm
Herman Miller Sayl
Total Score32/5527/55
Price Rating4/5*3/5
Seat Depth Adjustability2/52/5
Height Range3/53/5
Lumbar Comfort2/52/5
Armrests3/5*2/5
Upper Back Support3/5*2/5
Neck Support2/5*0/5
Breathability3/54/5*
Material Quality3/5*2.5/5
Softness3/5*1.5/5
Warranty4/55/5*
Pros
  • +Made in USA
  • +12-year warranty
  • +Arrives mostly assembled
  • +Good seat comfort
  • +12-year Herman Miller warranty
  • +Good mesh breathability
  • +Mid-range pricing for Herman Miller
  • +Unique Y-Tower suspension design
Cons
  • -No adjustable lumbar system
  • -Limited headrest on some models
  • -Basic armrest adjustment
  • -275lb weight limit
  • -No headrest option
  • -Firm mesh seat
  • -Limited seat depth adjustment
  • -Basic lumbar (sacral support only)
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