Steelcase Gesture vs SIHOO M18
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
- Steelcase Seating Specification Guide, April 2021 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- M18 Classic Ergonomischer Bürostuhl – SIHOO DE official store ↗Checked Oct 16, 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
Steelcase GestureSIHOO M18
- Price
- $1,599 – $2,560$289.99 – $299.99
- Seat height
- 16–21 in44–54 cm
- Seat depth
- 15.75–18.5 in (functional, 2.75 in adjustment); seat depth 18.25 in17.91 in (≈ 45.5 cm)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg)330 lb (≈ 150 kg)
- Recline
- Seat-to-back angle 98°–125°Maximum 126° recline angle
- Arms
- Width 10.25–22.5 in between arms; height 7.25–11.5 in; pivot 15° in/out; depth 2.125 inAdjustable armrests (Up and down)
- Headrest
- Optional (integrated headrest)Headrest moves 3.9" up and down and pivots 45°
- Lumbar support
- Core Equalizer, with optional additional (height-adjustable) lumbarLumbar support adjusts vertically and horizontally
- Warranty
- Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor3 years
What users mention
From 117 Steelcase Gesture and 5 SIHOO M18 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Steelcase Gesture87 mentionsSIHOO M187 mentionsAdjustability
Steelcase Gesture47 mentionsSIHOO M1810 mentionsPrice and value
Steelcase Gesture44 mentionsSIHOO M1813 mentionsArmrests
Steelcase Gesture51 mentionsSIHOO M183 mentionsSeat
Steelcase Gesture43 mentionsSIHOO M186 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Gesture40 mentionsSIHOO M187 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Gesture or the SIHOO M18?
The SIHOO M18 is cheaper to start: $289.99 versus $1,599 for the Steelcase Gesture at the brand stores (Sep 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 Steelcase Gesture as an option and the SIHOO M18 as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Steelcase Gesture, and price and value for the SIHOO M18, based on review summaries.
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