HBADA E3 Ultra vs Steelcase Leap V2

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 Leap V2

$1,499 – $2,667

$690

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Ultra than Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 UltraSteelcase Leap V2

Price: $809$1,499 – $2,667
Seat depth: 1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in
Load capacity: 330 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Reclines up to 140° with multiple locking positionsVariable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°
Arms: 720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivelArm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°
Headrest: 4D Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"Optional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)
Lumbar support: 3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/downLiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmness
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 Leap V2?

The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the HBADA E3 Ultra as standard and the Steelcase Leap V2 as an option.