Humanscale Liberty 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 Liberty

$1,613 – $2,326

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$864

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

Differences at a glance

Humanscale LibertySteelcase Series 2

Price: $1,613 – $2,326$749 – $1,171
Seat height: 16.6–20.9 in (42.2–53.1 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: 16.5–18.75 in (41.9–47.6 cm)14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Recline: Self-Adjusting Recline: no tension springs, no recline locksAngle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
Arms: Options: Fixed Duron Arms, Adjustable Duron Arms, Advanced Duron Arms, Armless, Fixed Duron Gel ArmsArm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
Lumbar support: Self-adjusting lumbar support; no external lumbar devicesLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

From 7 Humanscale Liberty and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

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

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,613 for the Humanscale Liberty at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Humanscale Liberty, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.