Steelcase Leap V2 vs Kinnarps Capella
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
- Capella X product brochure (Kinnarps, EN) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Leap Ergonomic Office Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
Steelcase Leap V2Kinnarps Capella
- Seat height
- 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder400–530 mm (15.7–20.9 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in380–470 mm (15.0–18.5 in)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg)Tested for 130 kg (287 lb)
- Recline
- Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°FreeMotion® or SyncMotion™ mechanism; adjustable tilting resistance
- Arms
- Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°4D AX armrest (No 4: height, width, depth and angle) or 5D armrest (No 5: height, width, depth, angle and free individual distance)
- Headrest
- Optional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)Adjustable headrest (option): forwards/backwards, angle and height
- Lumbar support
- LiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmnessAdjustable lumbar support (option): air cushion inflated or deflated with a button under the backrest
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Leap V2 as an option and the Kinnarps Capella as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, and comfort for the Kinnarps Capella, based on review summaries.
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