HBADA E3 Ultra 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 Ultra

$809

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

$790

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Ultra than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 UltraSteelcase Gesture

Price: $809$1,599 – $2,560
Seat depth: 1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
Load capacity: 330 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Reclines up to 140° with multiple locking positionsSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
Arms: 720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivelWidth 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
Headrest: 4D Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"Optional (integrated headrest)
Lumbar support: 3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/downCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
Warranty: 5 yearsSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Ultra or the Steelcase Gesture?

The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the HBADA E3 Ultra as standard and the Steelcase Gesture as an option.