Steelcase Karman vs Ergohuman GEN2 High All Mesh

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Karman

$1,199 – $1,543

Ergohuman

Ergohuman GEN2 High All Mesh

$1,550

$351

lower starting price for Steelcase Karman than Ergohuman GEN2 High All Mesh at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanErgohuman GEN2 High All Mesh

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$1,550
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)17.83'' (at lowest point) 21.38'' (at highest point)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)19.69 in (50 cm)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)275 lb. weight limit
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directions4D (pivoting, depth, width and height) large soft padded arms
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support6-way dynamic lumbar panel with lumbar tension control
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime WarrantyLimited Lifetime Warranty (all components for the life of the product; upholstery and foam five years)

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Karman or the Ergohuman GEN2 High All Mesh?

The Steelcase Karman is cheaper to start: $1,199 versus $1,550 for the Ergohuman GEN2 High All Mesh at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Karman, and back support for the Ergohuman GEN2 High All Mesh, based on review summaries.