Steelcase Series 1 vs HBADA J1
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$336
lower starting price for HBADA J1 than Steelcase Series 1 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 J1 Adjustable Office Chair – HBADA US official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase Series 1HBADA J1
- Price
- $549 – $750$213
- 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)16.75–20.67 in (≈ 42.5–52.5 cm)
- Seat depth
- 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)17.7 in (≈ 45 cm)
- Load capacity
- 400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)250 lb (≈ 113 kg)
- Arms
- 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessFlip-up armrests
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the HBADA J1?
The HBADA J1 is cheaper to start: $213 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
