Kokuyo Ing Cloud vs Steelcase Karman

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

Kokuyo

Kokuyo Ing Cloud

¥246,180 – ¥268,510

≈ $1,550 – $1,690

Steelcase

Steelcase Karman

$1,199 – $1,543

1.6 in

more seat-height adjustment on Steelcase Karman than Kokuyo Ing Cloud (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Kokuyo Ing CloudSteelcase Karman

Price: ¥246,180 – ¥268,510$1,199 – $1,543
Seat height: 425–495 mm (16.7–19.5 in)15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)
Seat depth: No seat depth adjustment (seat front flexes: Front Free Tilt)Fixed seat depth (no number given)
Recline: Front Free Tilt (seat front flexes on recline); Triple Gliding (seat, backrest, armrest) with 2-step gliding range adjustment; no recline angle publishedComfort dial supports four recline positions
Arms: Height adjustment range 80 mm; pivot direction inward4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directions
Headrest: Headrest on w/ Headrest type only; height adjustment 70 mm; cannot be retrofitted (70 mm = 2.8 in)No headrest option; High Back version has an adjustable neck support pillow
Lumbar support: No lumbar adjustment: lower part of the 3D Hammock Mesh backrest supports the lumbar region from both sidesOptional lumbar support
Warranty: 10 years (structural frame)Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty

From 3 Kokuyo Ing Cloud and 7 Steelcase Karman user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Only the Kokuyo Ing Cloud (as standard); the Steelcase Karman does not offer one.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Kokuyo Ing Cloud, and comfort for the Steelcase Karman, based on review summaries.