Steelcase Leap V2 vs KI Impress

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

KI Impress

$965 – $1,197

$534

lower starting price for KI Impress than Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Leap V2KI Impress

Price: $1,499 – $2,667$965 – $1,197
Seat height: 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder17.75–22.25 in (45.1–56.5 cm); 16.75–19.5 in (42.5–49.5 cm); 20.5–26.75 in (52.1–67.9 cm)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in18 in (45.7 cm)
Recline: Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°Free-floating back; chair back angle approximate range of 24 degrees
Arms: Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°Available with 4D arm, adjustable T-arm, or fixed loop arm
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborLifetime

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Leap V2 or the KI Impress?

The KI Impress is cheaper to start: $965 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).