Steelcase Leap V2 vs Herman Miller Cosm Low Back

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Cosm Low Back

$1,345 – $1,820

11.7 lb

lighter: Herman Miller Cosm Low Back weighs less than Steelcase Leap V2 (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Leap V2Herman Miller Cosm Low Back

Price: $1,499 – $2,667$1,345 – $1,820
Seat height: 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in15.9 in (40.4 cm)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)350 lb (158.8 kg)
Arms: Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°Leaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptions

From 366 Steelcase Leap V2 and 3 Herman Miller Cosm Low Back user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Comfort
Steelcase Leap V2138 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back7 mentions
Price and value
Steelcase Leap V2129 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Adjustability
Steelcase Leap V2116 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Build quality
Steelcase Leap V2108 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back1 mention
Seat
Steelcase Leap V290 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back1 mention
Back support
Steelcase Leap V275 mentions
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back3 mentions

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Leap V2 or the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back?

The Herman Miller Cosm Low Back is cheaper to start: $1,345 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Leap V2, rated for 400 lb versus 350 lb for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, and recline and tilt for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back, based on review summaries.