KI Altus vs Steelcase Series 2
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$132
lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than KI Altus at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 2 (Seating Specification Guide, August 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
KI AltusSteelcase Series 2
- Price
- $881 – $1,516$749 – $1,171
- Seat height
- 17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 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
- 17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
- Arms
- Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armlessArm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
- Lumbar support
- Mesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar supportLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H
Questions
Which is cheaper, the KI Altus or the Steelcase Series 2?
The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $881 for the KI Altus at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the KI Altus, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.
