Steelcase Leap V2 vs Ergohuman Plus
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Understanding and Specifying Leap 462 Series Work Chairs – Seating Specification Guide, February 2024 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Comfort Seating — Ergohuman Elite G2 spec sheet (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Leap Ergonomic Office Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Comfort Seating — Warranty ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase Leap V2Ergohuman Plus
- Seat height
- 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder500–600 mm (19.7–23.6 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in490–540 mm (19.3–21.3 in)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg)150 kg (331 lb)
- Recline
- Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°Dual pivot, synchro mechanism; lockable back tilt; recline tension control; Plus upgrade with recline limiter
- Arms
- Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°5D adjustable armrests: height, width, depth, angle and armpad tilt
- Headrest
- Optional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)Optional adjustable headrest
- Lumbar support
- LiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmnessIntegrated lumbar support with tension control
- Warranty
- Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor10-year manufacturer's guarantee
What users mention
From 366 Steelcase Leap V2 and 0 Ergohuman Plus user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Steelcase Leap V2138 mentionsErgohuman Plus3 mentionsPrice and value
Steelcase Leap V2129 mentionsErgohuman Plus2 mentionsAdjustability
Steelcase Leap V2116 mentionsErgohuman Plus2 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Leap V2108 mentionsErgohuman Plus2 mentionsSeat
Steelcase Leap V290 mentionsErgohuman Plus2 mentionsBack support
Steelcase Leap V275 mentionsErgohuman Plus1 mention
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Leap V2 as an option and the Ergohuman Plus as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, and breathability for the Ergohuman Plus, based on review summaries.
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- Ergohuman Plus vs Herman Miller Aeron Headrest: Optional adjustable headrest on Ergohuman Plus; None offered by Herman Miller on Herman Miller Aeron.



