Humanscale Freedom vs Wilkhahn AT

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Humanscale Freedom

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

VS
Wilkhahn AT

Wilkhahn

Wilkhahn AT

From €831

≈ $950

Differences at a glance

Humanscale FreedomWilkhahn AT
Price
$1,494 – $2,567From €831
Seat height
16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)40–53 cm (15.7–20.9 in); 42–53 cm (16.5–20.9 in); 43–61 cm (16.9–24.0 in); 65–77 cm (25.6–30.3 in)
Seat depth
17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)43 cm (16.9 in); 39–45 cm (15.4–17.7 in)
Load capacity
400 lb (181.4 kg)45–140 kg (99–309 lb)
Recline
Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°Seat tilt 12°, backrest up to 26°; optional 3D forward tilt up to 5°; sideways tilt up to 12°
Arms
6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seatOptional armrests: 1D height-adjustable by 100 mm in ten positions; 3D adds 50 mm depth and 25 mm width; 4D also pivots 25°
Headrest
Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motionOptional upholstered headrest, height-adjustable by 6 cm in 6 positions, depth adjustable up to 5 cm; adds 15 to 25 cm to total height
Lumbar support
No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar supportHeight-adjustable lumbar support, ten lockable positions, up to 60 mm; Optional lumbar support, height-adjustable by 6 cm in six positions, optional depth adjustment up to 1.5 cm
Warranty
15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years5 years (star bases, seat and backrest frames and shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, glides, armrest function, fabrics, upholstery)

Questions

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Humanscale Freedom as standard and the Wilkhahn AT as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, and back support for the Wilkhahn AT, based on review summaries.

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