Okamura Baron vs Steelcase Leap V2

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

Okamura

Okamura Baron

From ¥167,640

≈ $1,070

Steelcase

Steelcase Leap V2

$1,499 – $2,667

Differences at a glance

Okamura BaronSteelcase Leap V2

Price: From ¥167,640$1,499 – $2,667
Seat height: 415–515 mm (16.3–20.3 in)15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder
Seat depth: 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in
Recline: Ankle-tilt recline (back and seat slide in sync); recline angle 23°Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°
Arms: Adjustable arms: ratchet height adjustment 100 mm; pad angle 90° (inward 60° in 2 steps, outward 30° in 1 step)Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°
Headrest: Wide headrest: 90 mm height adjustmentOptional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)
Lumbar support: Lumbar support (option): 5 height steps (50 mm)LiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmness
Warranty: Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 yearSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 1 Okamura Baron and 366 Steelcase Leap V2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Okamura Baron as standard and the Steelcase Leap V2 as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Back support for the Okamura Baron, and comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, based on review summaries.