Humanscale Freedom vs Ergohuman Elite

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

Ergohuman

Ergohuman Elite

€1,178.95

≈ $1,340

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomErgohuman Elite

Price: $1,494 – $2,567€1,178.95
Seat height: 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)500–600 mm (19.7–23.6 in)
Seat depth: 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)490–540 mm (19.3–21.3 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)150 kg (331 lb)
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°Dual pivot, synchro mechanism; lockable back tilt; recline tension control
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat5D adjustable armrests: height, width, depth, angle and armpad tilt
Headrest: Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motionOptional adjustable headrest
Lumbar support: No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportIntegrated lumbar support with tension control
Warranty: 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years10-year manufacturer's guarantee

From 27 Humanscale Freedom and 1 Ergohuman Elite user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Humanscale Freedom as standard and the Ergohuman Elite as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and comfort for the Ergohuman Elite, based on review summaries.