Steelcase Karman vs HÅG SoFi

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

HÅG / Flokk

HÅG SoFi

$1,689 – $1,979

$490

lower starting price for Steelcase Karman than HÅG SoFi at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanHÅG SoFi

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$1,689 – $1,979
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)395–545 mm (15.6–21.5 in); 450–640 mm (17.7–25.2 in)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)380–460 mm (15.0–18.1 in)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsTilt range is 20° forwards and 14° backwards from a neutral position 4° to the rear
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directionsHÅG SlideBack™ armrests: adjust height, width or slide backwards; optional extras (aluminium or plastic); arm height 185-300 mm
Headrest: No headrest option; High Back version has an adjustable neck support pillowHeadrest foremost support point 630-835 mm
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar supportAdjustable lumbar support standard; foremost support point 165-260 mm
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty10-year guarantee against production defects (normal use up to 9 hours per day)

From 7 Steelcase Karman and 2 HÅG SoFi user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

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

The Steelcase Karman is cheaper to start: $1,199 versus $1,689 for the HÅG SoFi at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Karman, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the HÅG SoFi.

Which has a headrest?

Only the HÅG SoFi (as standard); the Steelcase Karman does not offer one.

What do owners mention most?

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