Steelcase Gesture vs HÅG SoFi

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Gesture

$1,599 – $2,560

HÅG / Flokk

HÅG SoFi

$1,689 – $1,979

20.5 lb

lighter: HÅG SoFi weighs less than Steelcase Gesture (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureHÅG SoFi

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$1,689 – $1,979
Seat height: 16–21 in395–545 mm (15.6–21.5 in); 450–640 mm (17.7–25.2 in)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in380–460 mm (15.0–18.1 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Tilt range is 20° forwards and 14° backwards from a neutral position 4° to the rear
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inHÅG SlideBack™ armrests: adjust height, width or slide backwards; optional extras (aluminium or plastic); arm height 185-300 mm
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)Headrest foremost support point 630-835 mm
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarAdjustable lumbar support standard; foremost support point 165-260 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)

From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 2 HÅG SoFi user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the HÅG SoFi?

The Steelcase Gesture is cheaper to start: $1,599 versus $1,689 for the HÅG SoFi at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Gesture, rated for 400 lb versus 300 lb for the HÅG SoFi.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the HÅG SoFi as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and design for the HÅG SoFi, based on review summaries.