HBADA E3 Pro (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 Pro (2026 Edition)

$659 – $709

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

$110

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

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)Steelcase Series 1

Price: $659 – $709$549 – $750
Seat height: 46–54.5 cm (≈ 18.1–21.5 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: 45–50 cm (≈ 17.7–19.7 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: Four recline positions: 105°, 115°, 130° and 140°Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
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"4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
Headrest: 4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, height 1.57"/4cm, forward/backward 2.76"/7cmOptional headrest; adjusts 3.25" vertically
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)Adjustable 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 Pro (2026 Edition) or the Steelcase Series 1?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $659 for the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

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