Office Star ProGrid vs Humanscale Freedom

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

Office Star

Office Star ProGrid

$580 – $650

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

$914

lower starting price for Office Star ProGrid than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Office Star ProGridHumanscale Freedom

Price: $580 – $650$1,494 – $2,567
Seat height: 19.5–23 in (50–58 cm)16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
Seat depth: 19.5” D; Seat Travel: 3.75”17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Recline: 2-to-1 synchro tilt control with adjustable tilt tensionWeight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms: Height adjustable arms; Arms Max Inside: 19”; Arms to Floor Min: 25.25”; Arms to Seat Min: 6.5”6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Lumbar support: Breathable ProGrid® back with built-in lumbar support; Ratchet back height adjustmentNo separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support

Which is cheaper, the Office Star ProGrid or the Humanscale Freedom?

The Office Star ProGrid is cheaper to start: $580 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Office Star ProGrid, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.