Humanscale Freedom vs Vitra ID Chair Concept

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Chair Concept

0.6 in

more seat-height adjustment on Vitra ID Chair Concept than Humanscale Freedom (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomVitra ID Chair Concept

Seat height: 16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)400–520 mm
Seat depth: 17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)400–450 mm
Recline: Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°FlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position; individual adjustment of backrest resistance and forward tilt; optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment
Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat2D armrests with adjustable height and width or 3D armrests with adjustable height, width and depth and 360° swivel function; optional ring armrests
Headrest: Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motionOptional headrest in polyamide with adjustable angle and height, retrofit option
Lumbar support: No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportWith height-adjustable lumbar support
Warranty: 15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years5 years

From 27 Humanscale Freedom and 1 Vitra ID Chair Concept user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Humanscale Freedom as standard and the Vitra ID Chair Concept as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and design for the Vitra ID Chair Concept, based on review summaries.