Steelcase Leap V2 vs HBADA X7 Air

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Steelcase

Steelcase Leap V2

$1,499 – $2,667

HBADA

HBADA X7 Air

$1,399

70 lb

higher rated load for Steelcase Leap V2 than HBADA X7 Air (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Leap V2HBADA X7 Air

Price: $1,499 – $2,667$1,399
Seat height: 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder17.52"–20.87" / 44.5–53 cm (3.35" / 8.5 cm adjustment)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in15.94"–17.91" / 40.5–45.5 cm (1.97" / 5 cm adjustment)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)330 lb
Recline: Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°Up to 140°; positions shown at 105°, 116°, 128° and 140°
Arms: Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°720° armrest system: 360° rotation, 20° flip, 4.33"/110mm front-back, 1.97"/50mm height
Headrest: Optional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)4D Dual-Axis Headrest: 70° rotation, 1.77"/45mm height, 2.17"/55mm front-back
Lumbar support: LiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmness3-Zone Floating Wings with AI smart lumbar tracking: 1.97"/50mm electric front-back, 1.77"/45mm manual up-down, 10° auto-adapt
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Leap V2 or the HBADA X7 Air?

The HBADA X7 Air is cheaper to start: $1,399 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Leap V2 as an option and the HBADA X7 Air as standard.