Humanscale Freedom vs FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)
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Humanscale
Humanscale Freedom
$1,494 – $2,567
VS
FlexiSpot
FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)
$249.99 – $279.99
$1,244.01
lower starting price for FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Humanscale US Price Guide, Feb 2020 (PDF) – Freedom Features & Specifications pages ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair C5 | Flexispot ↗Checked Oct 17, 2026
- Freedom Ocean Task Chair | Humanscale Shop ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
Humanscale FreedomFlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)
- Price
- $1,494 – $2,567$249.99 – $279.99
- Seat height
- 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)17.9–20.9 in
- Seat depth
- 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)18.7 in
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg)300 lb
- Recline
- Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°95–115°
- Arms
- 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat2D
- Headrest
- Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motion2D
- Lumbar support
- No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support2D
- Warranty
- 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years5 years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Freedom or the FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5)?
The FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) is cheaper to start: $249.99 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Humanscale Freedom, rated for 400 lb versus 300 lb for the FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Humanscale Freedom as standard and the FlexiSpot Soutien Ergonomic Office Chair (C5) as standard.
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