Allsteel Mimeo vs Humanscale Freedom

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Allsteel

Allsteel Mimeo

$1,976 – $3,560

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

$482

lower starting price for Humanscale Freedom than Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Allsteel MimeoHumanscale Freedom

Price: $1,976 – $3,560$1,494 – $2,567
Seat height: 16–21 in (40.6-53.3 cm); 22–32 in (55.9-81.3 cm)16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
Seat depth: 15¼"–18¼"D17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Recline: Weight-Activated ReclineWeight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms: Adjustable Arms 6⅞"–11½"H x 13¼"–21⅝"W x 11⅛"D; Fixed Arms 9⅞"H x 20⅜"W x 11⅛"D6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Lumbar support: IntelliBack Technology: back design automatically adjusts to your movements, providing customized lumbar supportNo separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam; 5 years on mesh on Mimeo15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years

Which is cheaper, the Allsteel Mimeo or the Humanscale Freedom?

The Humanscale Freedom is cheaper to start: $1,494 versus $1,976 for the Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Allsteel Mimeo, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.