Steelcase Leap V2 vs Okamura Baron

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

Okamura

Okamura Baron

From ¥167,640

≈ $1,070

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Leap V2Okamura Baron

Price: $1,499 – $2,667From ¥167,640
Seat height: 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder415–515 mm (16.3–20.3 in)
Seat depth: 15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Recline: Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°Ankle-tilt recline (back and seat slide in sync); recline angle 23°
Arms: Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°Adjustable arms: ratchet height adjustment 100 mm; pad angle 90° (inward 60° in 2 steps, outward 30° in 1 step)
Headrest: Optional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)Wide headrest: 90 mm height adjustment
Lumbar support: LiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmnessLumbar support (option): 5 height steps (50 mm)
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and laborStructure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year

From 366 Steelcase Leap V2 and 1 Okamura Baron user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Leap V2 as an option and the Okamura Baron as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, and back support for the Okamura Baron, based on review summaries.