Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow vs Shock Doctor Compression Knee Support Brace with Stay

These two differ on 2 recorded specifications. The Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow is ₹1,000 dearer.

Gaiam

Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow

₹3,499

The adjustable fill is the feature, not the fabric.

Shock Doctor

₹2,499

Stays and hinges are not the same thing, and the distinction decides whether this is the right product.

Buy it if: Anyone sitting to meditate who needs the seat height matched to their own flexibility.

Avoid it if: Anyone wanting a light, packable cushion -- buckwheat fill makes this heavy.

Buy it if: Athletes wanting compression and mild support that fits under clothing.

Avoid it if: Anyone with a diagnosed ligament injury -- that needs a hinged brace, not stays.

2 of 18 rows differ. Differences first.

Specification	Gaiam Zafu Organic Cotton Meditation Cushion Pillow	Shock Doctor Compression Knee Support Brace with Stay
Price	₹3,499	₹2,499
Clinical validation	Not applicable	Not applicable -- this is an orthosis, not a measuring device
Measurement range	Seat height approximately 15 cm, adjustable by removing fill	Knee circumference 12 to 22 inches across five sizes
Connectivity	None	None
Power source	Not applicable	Not applicable
Regulatory status	Not a notified medical device	Not a notified medical device
Stated accuracy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Stored readings	Not applicable	Not applicable
Warranty	1 Year Official Brand Warranty	1 Year Official Brand Warranty
Cover	Organic cotton, removable and machine washable	not published
Diameter	36 cm	not published
Difference from a hinged brace	not published	Stays resist bending; hinges resist sideways movement. For ligament instability you need hinges
Fill	Buckwheat hulls, removable through a zip to set the height	not published
Material	not published	Four-way stretch fabric with a moisture-wicking lining
Patella	not published	Open, with a supportive buttress
Seat height	About 15 cm as supplied	not published
Sizing	not published	Measured 10 cm above the knee centre
Stays	not published	Two flexible side stays -- not hinges
Why height matters	The hips must sit above the knees for the pelvis to tilt forward; too low and the lower back rounds	not published

Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.