Steelcase Karman vs HBADA E3 Ultra

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 Ultra

$809

$390

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Ultra than Steelcase Karman at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanHBADA E3 Ultra

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$809
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)
Load capacity: 350 lb (158.8 kg)330 lb
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsReclines up to 140° with multiple locking positions
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directions720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivel
Headrest: No headrest option; High Back version has an adjustable neck support pillow4D Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar support3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/down
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime Warranty5 years

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Karman or the HBADA E3 Ultra?

The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Karman at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

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