Secretlab ATLAS vs Humanscale Freedom

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

Secretlab

Secretlab ATLAS

$499 – $719

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

$995

lower starting price for Secretlab ATLAS than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Secretlab ATLASHumanscale Freedom

Price: $499 – $719$1,494 – $2,567
Load capacity: 265 lb400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: 120°Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms: 3D6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Headrest: magnetic head pillow includedFreedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motion
Lumbar support: integrated RE-CURVE backrest (no separate lumbar adjustment)No separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support
Warranty: up to 5 year15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years

Which is cheaper, the Secretlab ATLAS or the Humanscale Freedom?

The Secretlab ATLAS is cheaper to start: $499 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Humanscale Freedom, rated for 400 lb versus 265 lb for the Secretlab ATLAS.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Secretlab ATLAS as standard and the Humanscale Freedom as standard.