Steelcase Leap V2 vs Sedus Black Dot
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
- black dot - Sedus product page, Technical specifications black dot ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Leap Ergonomic Office Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
- Sedus Online Shop (Germany) (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Steelcase Leap V2Sedus Black Dot
- Price
- $1,499 – $2,667€1,173.34
- Seat height
- 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder420–530 mm (16.5-20.9 in); 400–530 mm (15.7-20.9 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in420 mm (16.5 in); 400–460 mm (15.7-18.1 in)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg)130 kg (287 lb)
- Recline
- Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°approx. 32
- Arms
- Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°Height-adjustable plastic armrests, height adjustment 100 mm (200 - 300 mm); Optional 4D adjustable armrests, height adjustment 100 mm (200 - 300 mm)
- Headrest
- Optional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)Optional neck support for high backrest, height (80 mm) and tilt (25°) adjustment
- Lumbar support
- LiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmnessIntegrated height-adjustable (80 mm)
- Warranty
- Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years; 30 years for Sedo-lift mechanism
Questions
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Leap V2 as an option and the Sedus Black Dot as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, and comfort for the Sedus Black Dot, based on review summaries.
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