Humanscale Freedom vs Secretlab ATLAS

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

Secretlab

Secretlab ATLAS

$499 – $719

$995

lower starting price for Secretlab ATLAS than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomSecretlab ATLAS

Price: $1,494 – $2,567$499 – $719
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)265 lb
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°120°
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat3D
Headrest: Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motionmagnetic head pillow included
Lumbar support: No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportintegrated RE-CURVE backrest (no separate lumbar adjustment)
Warranty: 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 yearsup to 5 year

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Freedom or the Secretlab ATLAS?

The Secretlab ATLAS is cheaper to start: $499 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 265 lb for the Secretlab ATLAS.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Humanscale Freedom as standard and the Secretlab ATLAS as standard.