Kokuyo Ing vs Humanscale Liberty
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
9 lb
lighter: Humanscale Liberty weighs less than Kokuyo Ing (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- KOKUYO ing instruction manual (8. Specifications) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Liberty Task Chair with Mesh Backrest – Humanscale Shop (US) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- KOKUYO Workstyle Shop – ing, cushion type, lateral type, adjustable arms ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Liberty brochure (PDF, Humanscale, undated) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Liberty Task Chair configurator (humanscale.com, US region) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- KOKUYO quality warranty for office furniture ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- KOKUYO Workstyle Shop (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
Kokuyo IngHumanscale Liberty
- Price
- ¥119,790 – ¥183,150$1,613 – $2,326
- Seat height
- 425–515 mm (16.7–20.3 in)16.6–20.9 in (42.2–53.1 cm)
- Seat depth
- 455 mm (17.9 in)16.5–18.75 in (41.9–47.6 cm)
- Recline
- Gliding mechanism (back and seat move 360° front-back and side to side); front free tiltSelf-Adjusting Recline: no tension springs, no recline locks
- Arms
- Arm height adjusts in 11 steps with a button; armrest rotates 60° inward (2 steps)Options: Fixed Duron Arms, Adjustable Duron Arms, Advanced Duron Arms, Armless, Fixed Duron Gel Arms
- 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
What users mention
From 8 Kokuyo Ing and 7 Humanscale Liberty user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Kokuyo Ing7 mentionsHumanscale Liberty9 mentionsSeat
Kokuyo Ing7 mentionsHumanscale Liberty6 mentionsDesign
Kokuyo Ing3 mentionsHumanscale Liberty6 mentionsPrice and value
Kokuyo Ing4 mentionsHumanscale Liberty4 mentionsBack support
Kokuyo Ing3 mentionsHumanscale Liberty4 mentionsRecline and tilt
Kokuyo Ing4 mentionsHumanscale Liberty2 mentions
Questions
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Kokuyo Ing, and comfort for the Humanscale Liberty, based on review summaries.
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