HBADA E3 Ultra vs Humanscale Freedom

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

HBADA

HBADA E3 Ultra

$809

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

$685

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Ultra than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 UltraHumanscale Freedom

Price: $809$1,494 – $2,567
Seat depth: 1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Load capacity: 330 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Reclines up to 140° with multiple locking positionsWeight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms: 720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivel6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Headrest: 4D Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motion
Lumbar support: 3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/downNo separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support
Warranty: 5 years15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Ultra or the Humanscale Freedom?

The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the HBADA E3 Ultra as standard and the Humanscale Freedom as standard.