Humanscale Freedom vs Steelcase Series 2

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$745

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomSteelcase Series 2

Price: $1,494 – $2,567$749 – $1,171
Seat height: 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Seat depth: 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seatArm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
Lumbar support: No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

From 27 Humanscale Freedom and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Humanscale Freedom or the Steelcase Series 2?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.