Humanscale Freedom vs Kokuyo Ing

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

Kokuyo

Kokuyo Ing

¥119,790 – ¥183,150

≈ $750 – $1,150

0.6 in

more seat-height adjustment on Humanscale Freedom than Kokuyo Ing (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomKokuyo Ing

Price: $1,494 – $2,567¥119,790 – ¥183,150
Seat height: 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)425–515 mm (16.7–20.3 in)
Seat depth: 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)455 mm (17.9 in)
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°Gliding mechanism (back and seat move 360° front-back and side to side); front free tilt
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seatArm height adjusts in 11 steps with a button; armrest rotates 60° inward (2 steps)
Headrest: Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motionWith-headrest type (tall back)
Warranty: 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 yearsStructure 10 years (purchases from Jan 1, 2023); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year

From 27 Humanscale Freedom and 8 Kokuyo Ing user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Humanscale Freedom as standard and the Kokuyo Ing as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and comfort for the Kokuyo Ing, based on review summaries.