Ergohuman Elite vs Humanscale Freedom

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

Ergohuman

Ergohuman Elite

€1,178.95

≈ $1,340

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

Differences at a glance

Ergohuman EliteHumanscale Freedom

Price: €1,178.95$1,494 – $2,567
Seat height: 500–600 mm (19.7–23.6 in)16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
Seat depth: 490–540 mm (19.3–21.3 in)17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Load capacity: 150 kg (331 lb)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Dual pivot, synchro mechanism; lockable back tilt; recline tension controlWeight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms: 5D adjustable armrests: height, width, depth, angle and armpad tilt6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Headrest: Optional adjustable headrestFreedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motion
Lumbar support: Integrated lumbar support with tension controlNo separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support
Warranty: 10-year manufacturer's guarantee15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years

From 1 Ergohuman Elite and 27 Humanscale Freedom user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Ergohuman Elite as an option and the Humanscale Freedom as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Ergohuman Elite, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.