Steelcase Series 1 vs HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)
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$110
lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) 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
- HBADA E3 Pro Ergonomic Office Chair 2026 Edition – HBADA EU official store ↗Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HBADA E3 Pro Ergonomic Office Chair 2026 Edition – HBADA US official store ↗Checked Oct 8, 2026
- HBADA E3 Pro Ergonomic Office Chair 2026 Edition – HBADA UK official store ↗Checked Oct 8, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 product page (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase Series 1HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)
- Price
- $549 – $750$659 – $709
- 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)46–54.5 cm (≈ 18.1–21.5 in)
- Seat depth
- 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)45–50 cm (≈ 17.7–19.7 in)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)330 lb
- Recline
- Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineFour recline positions: 105°, 115°, 130° and 140°
- Arms
- 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless720° Omni-Functional Armrests: pad rotation 360°, body swivel 360°, height 2.76"/7cm, forward/backward 2.36"/6cm, flip-up 26° / flip-down 13°; Armrest Height: 28.3"–34.4"
- Headrest
- Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" vertically4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, height 1.57"/4cm, forward/backward 2.76"/7cm
- Lumbar support
- Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)3-Zone Adaptive Lumbar Support System: 6-level height adjustment 2.36"/6cm, forward/backward 1.26"/3.2cm (adaptive/lock modes), adaptive glide 1.18"/3cm, 40° side wing rotation (3 levels)
- Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other components
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)?
The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $659 for the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) as standard.
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