Steelcase Karman vs Steelcase Series 2

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$450

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Steelcase Karman at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanSteelcase Series 2

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$749 – $1,171
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsAngle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directionsArm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
Lumbar support: Optional lumbar supportLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

From 7 Steelcase Karman and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Karman or the Steelcase Series 2?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Karman at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Karman, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.