Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back vs Humanscale Freedom
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
2 in
more seat-height adjustment on Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back than Humanscale Freedom (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Cosm Mid-Back Chair - Herman Miller Store ↗Checked Oct 17, 2026
- Humanscale US Price Guide, Feb 2020 (PDF) – Freedom Features & Specifications pages ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Freedom Ocean Task Chair | Humanscale Shop ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
Herman Miller Cosm Mid BackHumanscale Freedom
- Price
- $2,030$1,494 – $2,567
- Seat height
- 14.875–21 in16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
- Seat depth
- 15.5 in17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
- Load capacity
- 350 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
- Warranty
- 12 years15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back or the Humanscale Freedom?
The Humanscale Freedom is cheaper to start: $1,494 versus $2,030 for the Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Humanscale Freedom, rated for 400 lb versus 350 lb for the Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back.
Herman Miller Cosm Mid Back: specs, reviews, where to buy →Humanscale Freedom: specs, reviews, where to buy →
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