Kokuyo Ing vs Humanscale Freedom

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Kokuyo

Kokuyo Ing

¥119,790 – ¥183,150

≈ $750 – $1,150

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

0.6 in

more seat-height adjustment on Humanscale Freedom than Kokuyo Ing (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Kokuyo IngHumanscale Freedom

Price: ¥119,790 – ¥183,150$1,494 – $2,567
Seat height: 425–515 mm (16.7–20.3 in)16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
Seat depth: 455 mm (17.9 in)17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Recline: Gliding mechanism (back and seat move 360° front-back and side to side); front free tiltWeight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms: Arm height adjusts in 11 steps with a button; armrest rotates 60° inward (2 steps)6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Headrest: With-headrest type (tall back)Freedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motion
Warranty: Structure 10 years (purchases from Jan 1, 2023); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years

From 8 Kokuyo Ing and 27 Humanscale Freedom user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Kokuyo Ing as standard and the Humanscale Freedom as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Kokuyo Ing, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.