Herman Miller Cosm Low Back vs Steelcase Leap V2

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Cosm Low Back

$1,345 – $1,820

Steelcase

Steelcase Leap V2

$1,499 – $2,667

11.7 lb

lighter: Herman Miller Cosm Low Back weighs less than Steelcase Leap V2 (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller Cosm Low BackSteelcase Leap V2

Price: $1,345 – $1,820$1,499 – $2,667
Seat height: 14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder
Seat depth: 15.9 in (40.4 cm)15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Arms: Leaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptionsSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 3 Herman Miller Cosm Low Back and 366 Steelcase Leap V2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Comfort
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back7 mentions
Steelcase Leap V2138 mentions
Price and value
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Steelcase Leap V2129 mentions
Adjustability
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Steelcase Leap V2116 mentions
Build quality
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back1 mention
Steelcase Leap V2108 mentions
Seat
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back1 mention
Steelcase Leap V290 mentions
Back support
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back3 mentions
Steelcase Leap V275 mentions

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back or the Steelcase Leap V2?

The Herman Miller Cosm Low Back is cheaper to start: $1,345 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Leap V2, rated for 400 lb versus 350 lb for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back.

What do owners mention most?

Recline and tilt for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back, and comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, based on review summaries.