Steelcase Series 2 vs Herman Miller Sayl

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

WINNER
S2Steelcase Series 2

Steelcase Series 2

Ergonomic Office
33/55
$463-$914
HMHerman Miller Sayl

Herman Miller Sayl

Ergonomic Office
27/55
$600-$900
Criteria
Steelcase Series 2
Herman Miller Sayl
Total Score33/5527/55
Price Rating3/53/5
Seat Depth Adjustability4/5*2/5
Height Range3/53/5
Lumbar Comfort3/5*2/5
Armrests4/5*2/5
Upper Back Support2/52/5
Neck Support0/50/5
Breathability3/54/5*
Material Quality3/5*2.5/5
Softness3/5*1.5/5
Warranty5/55/5
Pros
  • +Lifetime structural warranty
  • +Full 4D armrest adjustability
  • +Excellent seat depth adjustment
  • +Weight-activated adjustment
  • +12-year Herman Miller warranty
  • +Good mesh breathability
  • +Mid-range pricing for Herman Miller
  • +Unique Y-Tower suspension design
Cons
  • -No headrest option
  • -Limited upper back support
  • -Many features are optional extras
  • -Base model lacks lumbar
  • -No headrest option
  • -Firm mesh seat
  • -Limited seat depth adjustment
  • -Basic lumbar (sacral support only)
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