Steelcase Leap V2 vs Vitra ID Trim
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$454
lower starting price for Vitra ID Trim 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
- Vitra Factbook ID Chair 2026 (EN), linked from vitra.com ID Trim/ID Soft pages, pp. 42–43 (ID Trim) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Leap Ergonomic Office Chair (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Vitra | Manufacturer Warranty (USA and Canada) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
- Vitra Online Shop US (price) ↗Checked Oct 2, 2026
Steelcase Leap V2Vitra ID Trim
- Price
- $1,499 – $2,667From $1,045
- Seat height
- 15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
- Seat depth
- 15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in400–450 mm; 380 mm
- Recline
- Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°FlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.
- Arms
- Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
- Headrest
- Optional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)No headrest on ID Trim; the height-adjustable leather headrest is on ID Trim L
- Lumbar support
- LiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmnessSandwich construction with integrated lumbar support; optional height-adjustable lumbar cushion
- Warranty
- Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)
What users mention
From 366 Steelcase Leap V2 and 1 Vitra ID Trim user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Steelcase Leap V2138 mentionsVitra ID Trim3 mentionsPrice and value
Steelcase Leap V2129 mentionsVitra ID Trim1 mentionAdjustability
Steelcase Leap V2116 mentionsVitra ID Trim2 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Leap V2108 mentionsVitra ID Trim1 mentionSeat
Steelcase Leap V290 mentionsVitra ID Trim0 mentionsBack support
Steelcase Leap V275 mentionsVitra ID Trim2 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Leap V2 or the Vitra ID Trim?
The Vitra ID Trim is cheaper to start: $1,045 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Only the Steelcase Leap V2 (as an option); the Vitra ID Trim does not offer one.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, and design for the Vitra ID Trim, based on review summaries.
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