Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 vs Steelcase Gesture

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

Autonomous

Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2

$449

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$1,150

lower starting price for Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2Steelcase Gesture

Price: $449$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 18–23 in16–21 in
Seat depth: 18–20.5 in15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Load capacity: 320 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: 25°Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Headrest: optionalOptional (integrated headrest)
Warranty: lifetimeSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

Which is cheaper, the Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 is cheaper to start: $449 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 320 lb for the Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 as an option and the Steelcase Gesture as an option.