Humanscale Freedom vs Herman Miller Lino

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Lino

$745 – $1,165

$749

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

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomHerman Miller Lino

Price: $1,494 – $2,567$745 – $1,165
Seat height: 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)16.75–20.75 in (42.5–52.7 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5–45.7 cm)
Seat depth: 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)15.75 in (40.0 cm); 15.13–17.88 in (38.4–45.4 cm)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)350 lb/159 kg
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°Semi-synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter; Synchronous with tilt limiter and seat angle
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seatNo Arms; Fixed Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fully Adjustable Arms
Lumbar support: No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportLumbar Support: Standard; Passive Sacral Support: Standard; Adjustable Sacral Lumbar Support with PostureFit: Optional
Warranty: 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years12-year, 3-shift

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

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

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

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and comfort for the Herman Miller Lino, based on review summaries.