Humanscale Freedom vs SIHOO M57
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,174.01
lower starting price for SIHOO M57 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
- Sihoo M57 Netz Bürostuhl – DE Sihoo Offizieller Shop ↗Checked Oct 9, 2026
- SIHOO M57 Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair – Official US Sihoo Store ↗Checked Oct 9, 2026
- Freedom Ocean Task Chair | Humanscale Shop ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
Humanscale FreedomSIHOO M57
- Price
- $1,494 – $2,567$319.99
- Seat height
- 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)46–55 cm (≈ 18.1-21.7 in)
- Seat depth
- 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)18.11 in (≈ 46 cm)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg)330 lb (≈ 150 kg)
- Recline
- Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°Reclines up to 126°
- Arms
- 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat3D coordinated armrests (up and down, left and right, forward and backward)
- Headrest
- Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motionHeadrest adjusts vertically up to 3.9 inches and rotates 45 degrees
- Lumbar support
- No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportDual-adjustable lumbar support (vertical and horizontal)
- Warranty
- 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years3 years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Freedom or the SIHOO M57?
The SIHOO M57 is cheaper to start: $319.99 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 330 lb for the SIHOO M57.
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Humanscale Freedom as standard and the SIHOO M57 as standard.
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