Steelcase Series 1 vs FlexiSpot Premium Ergonomic Office Chair (C7 Max)

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Steelcase Series 1

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

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FlexiSpot Premium Ergonomic Office Chair (C7 Max)

FlexiSpot

FlexiSpot Premium Ergonomic Office Chair (C7 Max)

$549.99 – $599.99

Nearly the same price

$549 vs $549.99 starting prices at the brand stores (Steelcase Series 1 vs FlexiSpot Premium Ergonomic Office Chair (C7 Max))

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1FlexiSpot Premium Ergonomic Office Chair (C7 Max)
Price
$549 – $750$549.99 – $599.99
Seat height
16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–17.75 in (37.5-45.1 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)18.5–20.9 in
Seat depth
15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)15.7–17.3 in
Load capacity
400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)300 lb; 350 lb
Recline
Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline93–135°
Arms
4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless5D
Headrest
Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" vertically3D; 2.36 in, 135°
Lumbar support
Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)adjustable self-adaptive dynamic
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor10 years

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the FlexiSpot Premium Ergonomic Office Chair (C7 Max)?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $549.99 for the FlexiSpot Premium Ergonomic Office Chair (C7 Max) at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the FlexiSpot Premium Ergonomic Office Chair (C7 Max) as standard.

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