Herman Miller Aeron vs Steelcase Series 2

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Aeron

$1,775 – $2,840

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$1,026

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Herman Miller Aeron at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller AeronSteelcase Series 2

Price: $1,775 – $2,840$749 – $1,171
Seat height: 14.4–19.3 in (36.6–49 cm); 14.8–22.8 in (37.6–57.9 cm); 15.8–22.8 in (40.1–57.9 cm)16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Seat depth: 16 / 17 / 18.5 in (40.6 / 43.2 / 47.0 cm)14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Recline: Harmonic 2 Tilt; options: Standard/Basic tilt, Tilt Limiter, Tilt Limiter with Seat AngleAngle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
Arms: Arm height 7.5–11.5 in (adjustable arms); 8.5 in (fixed arms); Options: Fully Adjustable Arms, Height-Adjustable Arms with Pivot, Height-Adjustable Arms, No Arms, Stationary Arms; Arm Height 7.5–11.5 in (Fully Adjustable Arms, specs page)Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
Lumbar support: Options: No additional support, PostureFit, Adjustable Lumbar Support, Adjustable PostureFit SLLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

From 423 Herman Miller Aeron and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Aeron or the Steelcase Series 2?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,775 for the Herman Miller Aeron at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Herman Miller Aeron, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.