Humanscale Freedom vs Kinnarps Capella

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

Kinnarps

Kinnarps Capella

1 in

more seat-height adjustment on Kinnarps Capella than Humanscale Freedom (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomKinnarps Capella

Seat height: 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)400–530 mm (15.7–20.9 in)
Seat depth: 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)380–470 mm (15.0–18.5 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)Tested for 130 kg (287 lb)
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°FreeMotion® or SyncMotion™ mechanism; adjustable tilting resistance
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat4D AX armrest (No 4: height, width, depth and angle) or 5D armrest (No 5: height, width, depth, angle and free individual distance)
Headrest: Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motionAdjustable headrest (option): forwards/backwards, angle and height
Lumbar support: No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportAdjustable lumbar support (option): air cushion inflated or deflated with a button under the backrest

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Humanscale Freedom as standard and the Kinnarps Capella as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and comfort for the Kinnarps Capella, based on review summaries.