Steelcase Series 1 vs HÅG Capisco
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,193
lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than HÅG Capisco at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 1 Work Chairs (Seating Specification Guide, February 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HÅG Capisco factsheet ENG (Oct 2019), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HÅG Capisco Spec Sheet (US, 2026-08-06), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HÅG US Price List (Flokk, 8.6.26) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase Series 1HÅG Capisco
- Price
- $549 – $750$1,742 – $2,117
- 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)408–540 mm (16.1–21.3 in); 555–810 mm (21.9–31.9 in); 445–630 mm (17.5–24.8 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)340–420 mm (13.4–16.5 in)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
- Recline
- Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineTilt range is 15° backwards from a neutral position 2° to the rear
- Headrest
- Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" verticallyAdjustable headrest on models 8107/8127; foremost support point 555-785 mm
- Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor10-year guarantee against production defects (normal use up to 9 hours per day); ESD version 5 years
What users mention
From 5 Steelcase Series 1 and 19 HÅG Capisco user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Design
Steelcase Series 13 mentionsHÅG Capisco14 mentionsSeat
Steelcase Series 14 mentionsHÅG Capisco11 mentionsAdjustability
Steelcase Series 18 mentionsHÅG Capisco6 mentionsPrice and value
Steelcase Series 18 mentionsHÅG Capisco3 mentionsComfort
Steelcase Series 11 mentionHÅG Capisco8 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Series 12 mentionsHÅG Capisco6 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the HÅG Capisco?
The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $1,742 for the HÅG Capisco at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the HÅG Capisco as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and design for the HÅG Capisco, based on review summaries.
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