Herman Miller Lino vs Humanscale Freedom

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Lino

$745 – $1,165

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

$749

lower starting price for Herman Miller Lino than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller LinoHumanscale Freedom

Price: $745 – $1,165$1,494 – $2,567
Seat height: 16.75–20.75 in (42.5–52.7 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5–45.7 cm)16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
Seat depth: 15.75 in (40.0 cm); 15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 cm)17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Load capacity: 350 lb/159 kg400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: Semi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angleWeight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms: No Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable Arms6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Lumbar support: Lumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: OptionalNo separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years

From 31 Herman Miller Lino and 27 Humanscale Freedom user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Lino or the Humanscale Freedom?

The Herman Miller Lino is cheaper to start: $745 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Lino, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.