Steelcase Amia vs HÅG Capisco
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
19.7 lb
lighter: HÅG Capisco weighs less than Steelcase Amia (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Steelcase Seating Specification Guide, April 2021 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HÅG Capisco factsheet ENG (Oct 2019), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Amia Ergonomic Task Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HÅG Capisco Spec Sheet (US, 2026-08-06), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- HÅG US Price List (Flokk, 8.6.26) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase AmiaHÅG Capisco
- Price
- $1,099 – $1,511$1,742 – $2,117
- Seat height
- 16–21 in408–540 mm (16.1–21.3 in); 555–810 mm (21.9–31.9 in); 445–630 mm (17.5–24.8 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.5–18.5 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 18.5 in340–420 mm (13.4–16.5 in)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 100°–120°Tilt range is 15° backwards from a neutral position 2° to the rear
- Headrest
- None listed among official optionsAdjustable headrest on models 8107/8127; foremost support point 555-785 mm
- Warranty
- Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor10-year guarantee against production defects (normal use up to 9 hours per day); ESD version 5 years
What users mention
From 67 Steelcase Amia and 19 HÅG Capisco user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Price and value
Steelcase Amia40 mentionsHÅG Capisco3 mentionsAdjustability
Steelcase Amia29 mentionsHÅG Capisco6 mentionsComfort
Steelcase Amia25 mentionsHÅG Capisco8 mentionsBack support
Steelcase Amia27 mentionsHÅG Capisco4 mentionsSeat
Steelcase Amia17 mentionsHÅG Capisco11 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Amia21 mentionsHÅG Capisco6 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Amia or the HÅG Capisco?
The Steelcase Amia is cheaper to start: $1,099 versus $1,742 for the HÅG Capisco at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Steelcase Amia, rated for 400 lb versus 300 lb for the HÅG Capisco.
Which has a headrest?
Only the HÅG Capisco (as standard); the Steelcase Amia does not offer one.
What do owners mention most?
Price and value for the Steelcase Amia, and design for the HÅG Capisco, based on review summaries.
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- HÅG Capisco vs Herman Miller Aeron Headrest: Adjustable headrest on models 8107/8127 on HÅG Capisco; None offered by Herman Miller on Herman Miller Aeron.
- HÅG Capisco vs Steelcase Gesture Headrest: Adjustable headrest on models 8107/8127 on HÅG Capisco; Optional on Steelcase Gesture.

