HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) vs Steelcase Series 1

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 Series 1

$549 – $750

$50

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) than Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)Steelcase Series 1

Price: $499 – $549$549 – $750
Seat height: 46.5–55 cm (≈ 18.3–21.7 in)16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–17.75 in (37.5-45.1 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Seat depth: 43–48 cm (≈ 16.9–18.9 in)15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Load capacity: 330 lb400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: 5-level tilting, max. 140°Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
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 (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
Headrest: 4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, up/down 4 cm, forward/backward 7 cmOptional headrest; adjusts 3.25" vertically
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 supportAdjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)
Warranty: 5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other componentsLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) or the Steelcase Series 1?

The HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $499 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) as standard and the Steelcase Series 1 as an option.