FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) vs Humanscale Freedom
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

FlexiSpot
FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)
$249.99 – $279.99
VS
Humanscale
Humanscale Freedom
$1,494 – $2,567
$1,244.01
lower starting price for FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair C5 | Flexispot ↗Checked Oct 17, 2026
- Humanscale US Price Guide, Feb 2020 (PDF) – Freedom Features & Specifications pages ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Freedom Ocean Task Chair | Humanscale Shop ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)Humanscale Freedom
- Price
- $249.99 – $279.99$1,494 – $2,567
- Seat height
- 17.9–20.9 in16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
- Seat depth
- 18.7 in17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
- Recline
- 95–115°Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
- Arms
- 2D6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
- Headrest
- 2DFreedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motion
- Lumbar support
- 2DNo separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support
- Warranty
- 5 years15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) or the Humanscale Freedom?
The FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) is cheaper to start: $249.99 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Humanscale Freedom, rated for 400 lb versus 300 lb for the FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) as standard and the Humanscale Freedom as standard.
FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5): specs, reviews, where to buy →Humanscale Freedom: specs, reviews, where to buy →
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