HÅG SoFi vs Steelcase Gesture

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

HÅG SoFi

HÅG / Flokk

HÅG SoFi

$1,689 – $1,979

VS
Steelcase Gesture

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

20.5 lb

lighter: HÅG SoFi weighs less than Steelcase Gesture (official specs)

HÅG SoFiSteelcase Gesture
Price
$1,689 – $1,979$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height
395–545 mm (15.6–21.5 in); 450–640 mm (17.7–25.2 in)16–21 in
Seat depth
380–460 mm (15.0–18.1 in)15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Load capacity
300 lb (136 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline
Tilt range is 20° forwards and 14° backwards from a neutral position 4° to the rearSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms
HÅG SlideBack™ armrests: adjust height, width or slide backwards; optional extras (aluminium or plastic); arm height 185-300 mmWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Headrest
Headrest foremost support point 630-835 mmOptional (integrated headrest)
Lumbar support
Adjustable lumbar support standard; foremost support point 165-260 mmCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty
10-year guarantee against production defects (normal use up to 9 hours per day)Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

What users mention

From 2 HÅG SoFi and 117 Steelcase Gesture user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Comfort

    HÅG SoFi2 mentions
    Steelcase Gesture87 mentions
  • Armrests

    HÅG SoFi1 mention
    Steelcase Gesture51 mentions
  • Adjustability

    HÅG SoFi4 mentions
    Steelcase Gesture47 mentions
  • Price and value

    HÅG SoFi3 mentions
    Steelcase Gesture44 mentions
  • Seat

    HÅG SoFi1 mention
    Steelcase Gesture43 mentions
  • Build quality

    HÅG SoFi1 mention
    Steelcase Gesture40 mentions

Questions

Which is cheaper, the HÅG SoFi or the Steelcase Gesture?

The Steelcase Gesture is cheaper to start: $1,599 versus $1,689 for the HÅG SoFi at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 300 lb for the HÅG SoFi.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the HÅG SoFi as standard and the Steelcase Gesture as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Design for the HÅG SoFi, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.

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