SIHOO M18 vs Steelcase Gesture
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,309.01
lower starting price for SIHOO M18 than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- M18 Classic Ergonomischer Bürostuhl – SIHOO DE official store ↗Checked Oct 16, 2026
- Steelcase Seating Specification Guide, April 2021 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Sihoo M18 Ergonomic Office Chair – Official US Sihoo Store ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Gesture Ergonomic Office & Desk Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Gesture – Steelcase Store (US) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
SIHOO M18Steelcase Gesture
- Price
- $289.99 – $299.99$1,599 – $2,560
- Seat height
- 44–54 cm16–21 in
- Seat depth
- 17.91 in (≈ 45.5 cm)15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in
- Load capacity
- 330 lb (≈ 150 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg)
- Recline
- Maximum 126° recline angleSeat-to-back angle 98°–125°
- Arms
- Adjustable armrests (Up and down)Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in
- Headrest
- Headrest moves 3.9" up and down and pivots 45°Optional (integrated headrest)
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support adjusts vertically and horizontallyCore Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar
- Warranty
- 3 yearsSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor
What users mention
From 5 SIHOO M18 and 117 Steelcase Gesture user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
SIHOO M187 mentionsSteelcase Gesture87 mentionsPrice and value
SIHOO M1813 mentionsSteelcase Gesture44 mentionsAdjustability
SIHOO M1810 mentionsSteelcase Gesture47 mentionsArmrests
SIHOO M183 mentionsSteelcase Gesture51 mentionsSeat
SIHOO M186 mentionsSteelcase Gesture43 mentionsBuild quality
SIHOO M187 mentionsSteelcase Gesture40 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the SIHOO M18 or the Steelcase Gesture?
The SIHOO M18 is cheaper to start: $289.99 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 330 lb for the SIHOO M18.
Which has a headrest?
Both: the SIHOO M18 as standard and the Steelcase Gesture as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Price and value for the SIHOO M18, and comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, based on review summaries.
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