Forensic Comparison

Herman Miller Lino VS Haworth Zody II

REF #176
AA

Herman Miller Lino

Cost Per Year
$93.25/yr
MSRP
$845
Horizon
15.00 Years
Waste Factor
5x Units Avoided
Full Audit
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

Financial Trajectory

Audit Winner
Haworth Zody II
NPV Cost:$2,933
$0$733$1466$2199$2933Yr 0Yr 10Yr 20Yr 30Yr 40Yr 50
Winner
Disposable Baseline
MetricHerman Miller LinoHaworth Zody II
MSRP$845$1,265
20-Year TCO$1,387$2,077
Cost Per Year$93.25/yr$139.60/yr
Waste Factor5x Avoided5x Avoided

Failure Threat Matrix: Herman Miller Lino

  • Armrest Mechanism Jam
    Risk: Low
    Covered under 12-year warranty; often requires arm assembly replacement.
  • Seat Creaking/Noise
    Risk: Medium
    Lubrication of seat depth mechanism; check for loose Torx screws.

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).

Efficiency Verdict

Analysis confirms that Herman Miller Lino provides the superior ROI over a 20-year horizon, saving approximately $46.35/yr compared to the alternative.