Steelcase Leap V2 vs Itoki ACT2
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
13.9 lb
lighter: Itoki ACT2 weighs less than Steelcase Leap V2 (official specs)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Understanding and Specifying Leap 462 Series Work Chairs – Seating Specification Guide, February 2024 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- ITOKI Product Catalog: Act2 KJ-457JE-GNB4 ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- ITOKI Product Catalog: Act2 functions and features ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Leap Ergonomic Office Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- ITOKI quality warranty ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
- ITOKI (Japan) (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
Steelcase Leap V2Itoki ACT2
- Price
- $1,499 – $2,667¥132,240
- Seat height
- 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder450–565 mm (17.7-22.2 in)
- Recline
- Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°20°
- Arms
- Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°Adjustable arms (4D link arms): height, depth, rotation angle
- Headrest
- Optional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)Adjustable head support: 60 mm height, 30° front-back
- Lumbar support
- LiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmnessPelvis & lumbar support: 60 mm, 7 steps
- Warranty
- Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborStructure 3 years (mechanisms and moving parts 2 years, exterior and surface finish 1 year)
What users mention
From 366 Steelcase Leap V2 and 6 Itoki ACT2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Steelcase Leap V2138 mentionsItoki ACT24 mentionsPrice and value
Steelcase Leap V2129 mentionsItoki ACT22 mentionsAdjustability
Steelcase Leap V2116 mentionsItoki ACT25 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Leap V2108 mentionsItoki ACT24 mentionsSeat
Steelcase Leap V290 mentionsItoki ACT25 mentionsBack support
Steelcase Leap V275 mentionsItoki ACT26 mentions
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Leap V2 as an option and the Itoki ACT2 as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, and design for the Itoki ACT2, based on review summaries.
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