Humanscale Freedom vs Allsteel Mimeo

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

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

Allsteel

Allsteel Mimeo

$1,976 – $3,560

$482

lower starting price for Humanscale Freedom than Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomAllsteel Mimeo

Price: $1,494 – $2,567$1,976 – $3,560
Seat height: 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)16–21 in (40.6-53.3 cm); 22–32 in (55.9-81.3 cm)
Seat depth: 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)15¼"–18¼"D
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°Weight-Activated Recline
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seatAdjustable Arms 6⅞"–11½"H x 13¼"–21⅝"W x 11⅛"D; Fixed Arms 9⅞"H x 20⅜"W x 11⅛"D
Lumbar support: No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportIntelliBack Technology: back design automatically adjusts to your movements, providing customized lumbar support
Warranty: 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 yearsLimited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam; 5 years on mesh on Mimeo

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Freedom or the Allsteel Mimeo?

The Humanscale Freedom is cheaper to start: $1,494 versus $1,976 for the Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and comfort for the Allsteel Mimeo, based on review summaries.