Steelcase Gesture vs Klöber Connex2

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

Klöber

Klöber Connex2

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18 lb

lighter: Klöber Connex2 weighs less than Steelcase Gesture (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Steelcase GestureKlöber Connex2

Price: $1,599 – $2,560Ask for a quote
Seat height: 16–21 in40–54 cm (15.7–21.3 in)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in39–46 cm (15.4–18.1 in)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)140 kg (309 lb)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°point-synchronised mechanism with integral automatic weight setting; pivot angle of backrest 33° (26° to the back / 7° to the front with seat tilt); lockable in 4 positions (0° / 8° / 16° / 26°)
Arms: Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 in3D arm supports: 13° left/right swivel, height-adjustable by 11 cm, pad width-adjustable by 1.5 cm, pad can be moved forwards by 2 cm
Headrest: Optional (integrated headrest)cnx99 / cnx89: neck support 9 cm height adjustable and continuous swivel 30°
Lumbar support: Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarcnx99 / cnx98 / cnx95: lumbar support height-adjustable by 10 cm
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Gesture as an option and the Klöber Connex2 as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and design for the Klöber Connex2, based on review summaries.