Humanscale Freedom vs KI Torsion Air
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$590
lower starting price for KI Torsion Air 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
- Torsion Air Seating Price List — Task Seating, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Torsion Air Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Freedom Ocean Task Chair | Humanscale Shop ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
Humanscale FreedomKI Torsion Air
- Price
- $1,494 – $2,567$904 – $944
- Seat height
- 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm)
- Seat depth
- 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)18.5 in (47.0 cm)
- Recline
- Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°Torsion flex back; gradually increasing resistance over the full 12 degrees of back flex
- Arms
- 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seatArms or armless
- Warranty
- 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 yearsLifetime
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Freedom or the KI Torsion Air?
The KI Torsion Air is cheaper to start: $904 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
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