HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) vs Steelcase Gesture

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

HBADA

HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

$659 – $709

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$940

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

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)Steelcase Gesture

Price: $659 – $709$1,599 – $2,560
Seat height: 46–54.5 cm (≈ 18.1–21.5 in)16–21 in
Seat depth: 45–50 cm (≈ 17.7–19.7 in)15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Load capacity: 330 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Four recline positions: 105°, 115°, 130° and 140°Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: 720° Omni-Functional Armrests: pad rotation 360°, body swivel 360°, height 2.76"/7cm, forward/backward 2.36"/6cm, flip-up 26° / flip-down 13°; Armrest Height: 28.3"–34.4"Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Headrest: 4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, height 1.57"/4cm, forward/backward 2.76"/7cmOptional (integrated headrest)
Lumbar support: 3-Zone Adaptive Lumbar Support System: 6-level height adjustment 2.36"/6cm, forward/backward 1.26"/3.2cm (adaptive/lock modes), adaptive glide 1.18"/3cm, 40° side wing rotation (3 levels)Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty: 5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other componentsSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) or the Steelcase Gesture?

The HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $659 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) as standard and the Steelcase Gesture as an option.