Steelcase Karman vs HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

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

HBADA

HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

$659 – $709

$540

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) than Steelcase Karman at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanHBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$659 – $709
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)46–54.5 cm (≈ 18.1–21.5 in)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)45–50 cm (≈ 17.7–19.7 in)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)330 lb
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsFour recline positions: 105°, 115°, 130° and 140°
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directions720° Omni-Functional Armrests: pad rotation 360°, body swivel 360°, height 2.76"/7cm, forward/backward 2.36"/6cm, flip-up 26° / flip-down 13°; Armrest Height: 28.3"–34.4"
Headrest: No headrest option; High Back version has an adjustable neck support pillow4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, height 1.57"/4cm, forward/backward 2.76"/7cm
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support3-Zone Adaptive Lumbar Support System: 6-level height adjustment 2.36"/6cm, forward/backward 1.26"/3.2cm (adaptive/lock modes), adaptive glide 1.18"/3cm, 40° side wing rotation (3 levels)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other components

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Karman or the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)?

The HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $659 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Karman at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Only the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) (as standard); the Steelcase Karman does not offer one.