Updated October 18, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
HERNEST vs Lojas Benoit
HERNEST
Lojas Benoit
Higher score in this comparison
Where HERNEST and Lojas Benoit differ
| Compare | HERNESTReviewVisitVisit | Lojas BenoitReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,249 | R$145.82 |
| Return window | 60 daysHigher | 7 days |
| In-home trial | 60 daysHigher | 0 days |
| Assembly included | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | 3 to 5 years | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery | No | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | BR |
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Key differences
- Lojas Benoit scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.7.
- Return window is higher at HERNEST: 60 days vs 7 days.
- In-home trial is higher at HERNEST: 60 days vs 0 days.
- Assembly included: only HERNEST.
- Support channels: only HERNEST offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Lojas Benoit offers Phone, Help centre.
- Products: only HERNEST offers Armchairs.
- Products: only Lojas Benoit offers Bed frames, Office chairs, Outdoor furniture.
Our verdict on each
HERNEST
HERNEST suits US buyers who want a long return window and a multi year warranty across sofas, armchairs and beds. Sofas start at $1,249, returns run 60 days against a 30 site median, and the 3 to 5 years warranty matches the 3 median for sofas and sofa beds.
Lojas Benoit
Lojas Benoit suits households in Brazil that furnish a home in stages, ordering online or collecting in store. With 7 calendar days from the day after delivery to withdraw, the buying window is workable, though assembly is left to you and the entry rug price depends on how you pay.
Score breakdown
| Area | HERNEST | Lojas Benoit |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Sofa prices start at $1,249, ranking 104 of 108 brands on price from. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.3HigherReturns run 60 days, the warranty 3 to 5 years and an in home trial of 60 days. | 8.7Entry price of BRL 145.82 on a rug, a queen mattress at BRL 2,699.90, 7 calendar days to withdraw, and store collection. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.7Trades as Benoit Eletrodomésticos LTDA, based in Brazil and trading since 1971, with the withdrawal terms published in writing. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | HERNEST | Lojas Benoit |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 60 days | 7 days |
| In-home trial | 60 days | 0 days |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | HERNEST | Lojas Benoit |
|---|---|---|
| Sofas and sofa beds | 15 of 139 | 10 of 139 |
| Beds and bed frames | 22 of 135 | 16 of 135 |
| Furniture and home stores | 46 of 421 | 37 of 421 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | HERNEST | Lojas Benoit |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Brazil |
If neither fits
Vaya has in-home trial at 100 days, against 60 days for HERNEST and 0 days for Lojas Benoit.
Vaya reviewWhat we checked
HERNEST
- hernest.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Lojas Benoit
- benoit.com.br: 10 facts, checked October 1, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | HERNEST | Lojas Benoit |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sofas, Armchairs, Beds, Dining, Storage | Sofas, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Dining, Storage, Outdoor furniture |
| Materials | Fabric, Leather, Velvet, Wood | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | YTUS LIVING | Benoit Eletrodomésticos LTDA |
| Headquarters | United States | Brazil |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1971 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | HERNEST | Lojas Benoit |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Furniture, Beds, Decor, Lighting | Furniture, Beds, Bedding, Kitchen, Decor, Garden, Diy, Appliances |
| Click and collect | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Assembly service | Not confirmed | No |
| Finance | Not confirmed | Yes |
Mattresses
| Fact | HERNEST | Lojas Benoit |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress types | Not confirmed | Memory foam, Hybrid, Innerspring |
| Queen-size price | Not confirmed | R$2,699.90 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 30 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | HERNEST | Lojas Benoit | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 60 daysabove the median | 7 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
| Warranty | 3 to 5 yearsat the median | Not confirmed | 5 |
| In-home trial | 60 daysabove the median | 0 daysbelow the median | 30 days |
Median across 160 listed brands.
Pros and cons
HERNEST
Pros
- Returns of 60 days outpace the 30 median recorded across the brands on the site
- A warranty of 3 to 5 years matches the 3 median for sofas and sofa beds
- An in home trial of 60 days runs past the 60 trial median on the site
Cons
- Free delivery is marked no, where 73.1% of the brands compared include delivery in the price
- Support runs on email and chat only, so there is no phone line for questions about an order
- An entry price of $1,249 ranks 104 of 108 brands on price from, toward the dearer end of the field
Lojas Benoit
Pros
- One store carries the whole home, with furniture, beds, bedding and more all browsable in the same menu.
- The queen mattress figure in the bedding category is BRL 2,699.90, with the saving printed beside the full amount.
- Withdrawals run 7 calendar days from the day after the order reaches you, set out in a written policy.
Cons
- Assembly sits with the buyer: the service pages place assembly, disassembly and installation outside what the store handles, and the 7 day withdrawal clock is already running while you work out whether the piece fits the room.
- The BRL 145.82 rug price holds when you pay by PIX, with the undiscounted amount printed above it, so the same piece bills differently by payment method.
- The withdrawal clock starts the day after delivery, so 7 calendar days has to cover measuring and building the piece as well as the decision itself.
Who each suits
HERNEST
Who it suits
- US buyers furnishing a living room and a bedroom in one order, since sofas, armchairs and beds covers sofas, armchairs, beds, dining and storage
- Shoppers who put a long return window and a warranty of 3 to 5 years above a lower entry price
- Anyone who would rather have assembly included than arrange it themselves
Who should look elsewhere
- CuddleCo, if your list is built around beds and bed frames rather than a mixed furniture order
- Dublino Moebel, if you want outdoor furniture in the same order
- buerostuhl24 Bueroetuehle und Buromoebel, if a home office setup with office and gaming chairs is the priority
Lojas Benoit
Who it suits
- Households based in Brazil that want a home bought from one store rather than room by room.
- Shoppers happy to collect, since the store lets you order on the site and pick the piece up in person.
- Buyers with a screwdriver and an evening to spare, because putting pieces together is left to them.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs assembly handled, since the store places assembly, disassembly and installation outside what it covers.
- Shoppers outside Brazil, since that is the market the store sells in.
- Buyers whose list starts with a nursery crib; Bungle Nursery Cribs is the name to weigh against instead.
Current offers
HERNEST
Current offer
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Questions about each
HERNEST
How much do sofas cost at HERNEST?+
Sofas start at $1,249, and that entry figure places HERNEST at 104 of 108 brands ranked on price from. Treat it as the floor of the range rather than the price of a typical piece, since wider formats and leather or velvet covers sit above it.
How long do I have to return a sofa?+
Returns run 60 days from delivery, which puts HERNEST at 22 of 106 brands on that measure and well past the 30 median across the site. The longer window is the main argument for paying a higher entry price than some rivals ask.
Lojas Benoit
What does a mattress or a rug cost?+
The queen price shown in the mattress category is BRL 2,699.90, printed with the amount saved against the full price. A rug in the living room range is listed at BRL 145.82 with its discount applied. Both figures belong to the products on those pages, so read them as reference points for those pieces rather than a starting point for everything.
Does paying by PIX change what I pay?+
The BRL 145.82 rug figure is the discounted price that holds when you pay by PIX, and the site prints the undiscounted amount above it with the saving in reais alongside. That means the figure you read on a product page is not always the figure on the invoice, so check the payment terms before you budget for a piece.