Head to head
Steelcase Gesture Office Chair - Cogent Connect Licorice vs Haworth Zody Standard Posture Digital Knit Office Chair
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Steelcase
Steelcase Gesture Office Chair - Cogent Connect Licorice Upholstered Wrapped Back Platinum Metallic Frame Low Seat Light Seagull Seat/Back Dark Merle Arms (Light/Light) Hard Floor Caster Wheels
Haworth
Haworth Zody Standard Posture Digital Knit Office Chair – Ergonomic Desk Chair with Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustments and Forward Tilt Option - with Lumbar Support (Iron)
Scores and Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Steelcase | Haworth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,694.00 | $1,585.00 |
| Ergo Score | 55/100 | 52/100 |
| Adjustability | 25/40 | 18/40 |
| Support | 15/30 | 16/30 |
| Build | 15/30 | 18/30 |
| Comfort Index | 11/100 | 25/100 |
| Seat width | 20 in | Not listed by the seller |
| Seat depth adjustable | Yes | Yes |
| Back material | Not listed by the seller | Mesh |
| Backrest height | 24 in | Not listed by the seller |
| Backrest width | 16.25 in | Not listed by the seller |
| Armrests | 2D adjustable | 4D adjustable |
| Lumbar support | 3D LiveBack technology | Pelvic and Asymmetrical Lumbar |
| Base material | Not listed by the seller | Aluminum |
| Casters | Hard floor | Standard |
| Weight capacity | 400 lb | 325 lb |
| Overall height | 47 to 57 in | Not listed by the seller |
| Warranty | 12 years | 12 years |
Amazon.com data updated October 13, 2026, 2:34 pm ET. Price and availability are accurate as of the time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply.
Our Verdict
Choose the Steelcase Gesture for a stated 400 lb capacity, a 4-position tilt lock and a flexible seat edge. Choose the Haworth Zody if arms with four adjustments and a pelvic lumbar are the priority.
Pick the Steelcase Gesture Office Chair - Cogent if
- The tilt locks in 4 positions.
- A capacity of 400 lb is stated.
- The seat edge is described as flexible.
Pick the Haworth Zody Standard Posture Digital if
- The arms are 4D.
- The lumbar is described as pelvic and asymmetrical.
Key Differences
- Arms: the Zody arms adjust in height, width, depth and pivot, while the Gesture listing states height and pivot adjustment and does not state width or depth adjustment.
- Capacity: the Gesture lists 400 lb and the Zody lists 325 lb.
- Tilt lock: the Gesture states 4 positions, and the Zody does not state a count.
- Seat edge: the Gesture describes it as flexible, and the Zody does not state an edge.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We have not physically tested these chairs; scores come from manufacturer and Amazon specifications.