Okamura Sylphy 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 Sylphy

From ¥106,040

≈ $680

Steelcase

Steelcase Leap V2

$1,499 – $2,667

Differences at a glance

Okamura SylphySteelcase Leap V2

Price: From ¥106,040$1,499 – $2,667
Recline: Back-seat synchro recline with forward tilt: 23° upright to reclined, 10° upright to forward; locks in 4 positionsVariable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°
Arms: Adjustable arms: 100 mm height; arm pad 50 mm front-back, 20° inward, 20° outwardArm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°
Headrest: Adjustable headrest: 100 mm height, 35° angleOptional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)
Lumbar support: Lumbar support (mesh back): height adjusts over 60 mmLiveBack 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 2 Okamura Sylphy and 366 Steelcase Leap V2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

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

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Okamura Sylphy, and comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, based on review summaries.