HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) vs Steelcase Series 2

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 2

$749 – $1,171

$250

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) than Steelcase Series 2 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)Steelcase Series 2

Price: $499 – $549$749 – $1,171
Seat height: 46.5–55 cm (≈ 18.3–21.7 in)16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Seat depth: 43–48 cm (≈ 16.9–18.9 in)14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Recline: 5-level tilting, max. 140°Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
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)Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
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 supportLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) or the Steelcase Series 2?

The HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $499 versus $749 for the Steelcase Series 2 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).