HÅG SoFi vs Steelcase Gesture
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
20.5 lb
lighter: HÅG SoFi weighs less than Steelcase Gesture (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- HÅG SoFi factsheet ENG (Oct 2019), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Seating Specification Guide, April 2021 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HÅG SoFi Spec Sheet (US, 2026-08-06), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Gesture Ergonomic Office & Desk Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Gesture – Steelcase Store (US) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HÅG US Price List (Flokk, 8.6.26) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
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 mentionsSteelcase Gesture87 mentionsArmrests
HÅG SoFi1 mentionSteelcase Gesture51 mentionsAdjustability
HÅG SoFi4 mentionsSteelcase Gesture47 mentionsPrice and value
HÅG SoFi3 mentionsSteelcase Gesture44 mentionsSeat
HÅG SoFi1 mentionSteelcase Gesture43 mentionsBuild quality
HÅG SoFi1 mentionSteelcase 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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