HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) vs Steelcase Karman

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

HBADA

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

$499 – $549

Steelcase

Steelcase Karman

$1,199 – $1,543

$700

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) than Steelcase Karman at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)Steelcase Karman

Price: $499 – $549$1,199 – $1,543
Seat height: 46.5–55 cm (≈ 18.3–21.7 in)15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)
Seat depth: 43–48 cm (≈ 16.9–18.9 in)Fixed seat depth (no number given)
Load capacity: 330 lb350 lb (158.8 kg)
Recline: 5-level tilting, max. 140°Comfort dial supports four recline positions
Arms: 360° Omni-Motion Mech-Armrests: pad rotation 360°, height 7 cm, forward/backward 10 cm, 40° synchronized recline; Armrest Height: 68.5cm–84cm (≈ 27–33.1 in)4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directions
Headrest: 4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, up/down 4 cm, forward/backward 7 cmNo headrest option; High Back version has an adjustable neck support pillow
Lumbar support: 3-Zone Floating Wing Lumbar Support System: height 5 cm (6 levels), forward/backward 3 cm (4 levels), 40° side-wing rotation (3 levels), 12° spring-based adaptive supportOptional lumbar support
Warranty: 5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other componentsSteelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) or the Steelcase Karman?

The HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $499 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Karman at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Only the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) (as standard); the Steelcase Karman does not offer one.