Steelcase Series 1 vs HBADA E3 Ultra

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 1

$549 – $750

HBADA

HBADA E3 Ultra

$809

$260

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than HBADA E3 Ultra at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1HBADA E3 Ultra

Price: $549 – $750$809
Seat depth: 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)
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 reclineReclines up to 140° with multiple locking positions
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivel
Headrest: Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" vertically4D Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"
Lumbar support: Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/down
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the HBADA E3 Ultra?

The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $809 for the HBADA E3 Ultra at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the HBADA E3 Ultra as standard.