Steelcase Leap V2 vs Steelcase Series 2
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$750
lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Understanding and Specifying Leap 462 Series Work Chairs – Seating Specification Guide, February 2024 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 2 (Seating Specification Guide, August 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase Leap V2Steelcase Series 2
- Price
- $1,499 – $2,667$749 – $1,171
- Seat height
- 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
- Seat depth
- 15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
- Recline
- Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
- Arms
- Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
- Lumbar support
- LiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmnessLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H
What users mention
From 366 Steelcase Leap V2 and 4 Steelcase Series 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Steelcase Leap V2138 mentionsSteelcase Series 28 mentionsPrice and value
Steelcase Leap V2129 mentionsSteelcase Series 28 mentionsAdjustability
Steelcase Leap V2116 mentionsSteelcase Series 26 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Leap V2108 mentionsSteelcase Series 26 mentionsSeat
Steelcase Leap V290 mentionsSteelcase Series 24 mentionsBack support
Steelcase Leap V275 mentionsSteelcase Series 25 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Leap V2 or the Steelcase Series 2?
The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.
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