Humanscale Diffrient World vs Steelcase Series 2

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

Humanscale

Humanscale Diffrient World

$1,431

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$682

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Humanscale Diffrient World at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale Diffrient WorldSteelcase Series 2

Price: $1,431$749 – $1,171
Seat height: 15.6” – 20.75”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)
Recline: 17° recline + 8° backrest tiltAngle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
Arms: Duron Arms: Armless / Fixed / Height Adjustable / 4DArm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
Lumbar support: Tri-paneled Form Sensing mesh back (no manual lumbar adjustment)Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

From 7 Humanscale Diffrient World and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Comfort
Humanscale Diffrient World8 mentions
Steelcase Series 28 mentions
Price and value
Humanscale Diffrient World6 mentions
Steelcase Series 28 mentions
Design
Humanscale Diffrient World6 mentions
Steelcase Series 27 mentions
Adjustability
Humanscale Diffrient World5 mentions
Steelcase Series 26 mentions
Build quality
Humanscale Diffrient World4 mentions
Steelcase Series 26 mentions
Back support
Humanscale Diffrient World3 mentions
Steelcase Series 25 mentions

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Diffrient World or the Steelcase Series 2?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,431 for the Humanscale Diffrient World at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Humanscale Diffrient World, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.