Interstuhl Pure Active vs Humanscale Freedom
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
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Humanscale
Humanscale Freedom
$1,494 – $2,567
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Interstuhl Technical data sheet PU213 (PUREis3) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Humanscale US Price Guide, Feb 2020 (PDF) – Freedom Features & Specifications pages ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Interstuhl PUREis3 operating instructions ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Freedom Ocean Task Chair | Humanscale Shop ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Interstuhl Shop (Germany) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Interstuhl Pure ActiveHumanscale Freedom
- Price
- €755 – €799$1,494 – $2,567
- Seat height
- 430–535 mm (16.9–21.1 in); low: 385 - 445 mm (15.2–17.5 in); high: 450 - 580 mm (17.7–22.8 in)16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
- Seat depth
- 460 mm (18.1 in)17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
- Load capacity
- 120 kg (265 lb)400 lb (181.4 kg)
- Recline
- Smart Spring technology: material flexibility in the upper backrest of up to 22 degrees to each side; lateral range of movement of up to 26 degrees on the seat; forward movements of up to 12 degreesWeight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
- Arms
- T-armrests, rigid; 4D T-armrests, adjustable height/width/depth, rotatable (options)6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
- Warranty
- 10-year warranty15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years
What users mention
From 1 Interstuhl Pure Active and 27 Humanscale Freedom user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Adjustability
Interstuhl Pure Active11 mentionsHumanscale Freedom29 mentionsBuild quality
Interstuhl Pure Active9 mentionsHumanscale Freedom24 mentionsDesign
Interstuhl Pure Active6 mentionsHumanscale Freedom25 mentionsComfort
Interstuhl Pure Active2 mentionsHumanscale Freedom27 mentionsRecline and tilt
Interstuhl Pure Active4 mentionsHumanscale Freedom23 mentionsPrice and value
Interstuhl Pure Active5 mentionsHumanscale Freedom20 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the Interstuhl Pure Active, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.
Interstuhl Pure Active: specs, reviews, where to buy →Humanscale Freedom: specs, reviews, where to buy →
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- Humanscale Freedom vs Herman Miller Aeron Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion on Humanscale Freedom; Arm height 7.5–11.5 in on Herman Miller Aeron.
- Humanscale Freedom vs Steelcase Gesture Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion on Humanscale Freedom; Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms on Steelcase Gesture.
- Humanscale Freedom vs Steelcase Leap V2 Humanscale Freedom lists at $1,494 – $2,567; Steelcase Leap V2 at $1,499 – $2,667 (official stores).
- Humanscale Freedom vs Okamura Contessa II Arms: 6 in range of vertical motion on Humanscale Freedom; 4D arm or fixed arm on Okamura Contessa II.

