Steelcase Karman vs Nouhaus ErgoPro Ergonomic Office Chair

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

Nouhaus

Nouhaus ErgoPro Ergonomic Office Chair

$699.99

$499.01

lower starting price for Nouhaus ErgoPro Ergonomic Office Chair than Steelcase Karman at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanNouhaus ErgoPro Ergonomic Office Chair

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$699.99
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)adjustable
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positions2:1 synchronized weight-sensing tilt
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directions4D
Headrest: No headrest option; High Back version has an adjustable neck support pillowheight and tilt adjustable
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar supportdynamic, pressure-responsive

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Karman or the Nouhaus ErgoPro Ergonomic Office Chair?

The Nouhaus ErgoPro Ergonomic Office Chair is cheaper to start: $699.99 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Karman at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Only the Nouhaus ErgoPro Ergonomic Office Chair (as standard); the Steelcase Karman does not offer one.