Steelcase Gesture vs HBADA E3 Ultra

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

HBADA

HBADA E3 Ultra

$809

$790

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Ultra than Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureHBADA E3 Ultra

Price: $1,599 – $2,560$809
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)330 lb
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Reclines up to 140° with multiple locking positions
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivel
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)4D Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbar3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/down
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the HBADA E3 Ultra?

The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the HBADA E3 Ultra as standard.