Steelcase Series 1 vs HÅG SoFi
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,140
lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than HÅG SoFi 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 SoFi factsheet ENG (Oct 2019), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HÅG SoFi Spec Sheet (US, 2026-08-06), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 product page (steelcase.com) ↗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 SoFi
- Price
- $549 – $750$1,689 – $1,979
- 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)395–545 mm (15.6–21.5 in); 450–640 mm (17.7–25.2 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)380–460 mm (15.0–18.1 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 20° forwards and 14° backwards from a neutral position 4° to the rear
- Arms
- 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessHÅG SlideBack™ armrests: adjust height, width or slide backwards; optional extras (aluminium or plastic); arm height 185-300 mm
- Headrest
- Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" verticallyHeadrest foremost support point 630-835 mm
- Lumbar support
- Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)Adjustable lumbar support standard; foremost support point 165-260 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)
What users mention
From 5 Steelcase Series 1 and 2 HÅG SoFi user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Adjustability
Steelcase Series 18 mentionsHÅG SoFi4 mentionsPrice and value
Steelcase Series 18 mentionsHÅG SoFi3 mentionsDesign
Steelcase Series 13 mentionsHÅG SoFi6 mentionsArmrests
Steelcase Series 16 mentionsHÅG SoFi1 mentionSeat
Steelcase Series 14 mentionsHÅG SoFi1 mentionBack support
Steelcase Series 11 mentionHÅG SoFi4 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the HÅG SoFi?
The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $1,689 for the HÅG SoFi at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the HÅG SoFi as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and design for the HÅG SoFi, based on review summaries.