Forensic Comparison

Haworth Zody II VS Steelcase Think (V2)

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 #178
AA

Steelcase Think (V2)

Cost Per Year
$121.28/yr
MSRP
$1,099
Horizon
15.00 Years
Waste Factor
5x Units Avoided
Full Audit

Financial Trajectory

Audit Winner
Steelcase Think (V2)
NPV Cost:$2,548
Day 1
$0$733$1466$2199$2933Yr 0Yr 10Yr 20Yr 30Yr 40Yr 50
Winner
Disposable Baseline
MetricHaworth Zody IISteelcase Think (V2)
MSRP$1,265$1,099
20-Year TCO$2,077$1,804
Cost Per Year$139.60/yr$121.28/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: Steelcase Think (V2)

  • Arm Pad Peeling
    Risk: Medium (after 5+ years)
    Replace arm pads (user serviceable, covered by warranty)
  • Gas Cylinder Sinking
    Risk: Low (under 10 years)
    Replace cylinder (standard part, covered by warranty)
  • Recline Lock Sticking
    Risk: Very Low
    Lubrication or mechanism cleaning; ensure proper weight-activated calibration

Efficiency Verdict

Analysis confirms that Steelcase Think (V2) provides the superior ROI over a 20-year horizon, saving approximately $18.32/yr compared to the alternative.