Forensic Comparison

Haworth Zody II VS Humanscale Liberty Ocean

REF #174
A

Haworth Zody II

Cost Per Year
$139.60/yr
MSRP
$1,265
Horizon
15.00 Years
Waste Factor
5x Units Avoided
Full Audit
REF #177
A

Humanscale Liberty Ocean

Cost Per Year
$177.38/yr
MSRP
$1,514
Horizon
15.00 Years
Waste Factor
5x Units Avoided
Full Audit

Financial Trajectory

Audit Winner
Humanscale Liberty Ocean
NPV Cost:$3,510
$0$877$1755$2632$3510Yr 0Yr 10Yr 20Yr 30Yr 40Yr 50
Winner
Disposable Baseline
MetricHaworth Zody IIHumanscale Liberty Ocean
MSRP$1,265$1,514
20-Year TCO$2,077$2,639
Cost Per Year$139.60/yr$177.38/yr
Waste Factor5x Avoided5x Avoided

Failure Threat Matrix: Haworth Zody II

  • Pneumatic Cylinder Failure (Sinking)
    Risk: Low (after 10+ years)
    Replace cylinder ($50 part). Standard universal fit or Haworth specific kit available.
  • Arm Pad Deterioration
    Risk: Medium (5-8 years)
    Replace arm pads. Snap-fit or screw-on replacements widely available.
  • Tilt Lock 'Slop'
    Risk: Low
    Adjustment of tilt tension or mechanism replacement (covered under warranty).

Failure Threat Matrix: Humanscale Liberty Ocean

  • Arm pad degradation
    Risk: High (5+ years)
    Replace arm pads ($50-70 pair). Keep away from sharp desk edges.
  • Cylinder sinking
    Risk: Medium
    Replace pneumatic cylinder ($20-50 part).
  • Mesh tearing
    Risk: Low
    Avoid belt buckles/zippers against mesh. Difficult to repair if torn.

Efficiency Verdict

Analysis confirms that Haworth Zody II provides the superior ROI over a 20-year horizon, saving approximately $37.78/yr compared to the alternative.