Steelcase Series 1 vs Kokuyo Ing Cloud

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

Kokuyo

Kokuyo Ing Cloud

¥246,180 – ¥268,510

≈ $1,550 – $1,690

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 1Kokuyo Ing Cloud

Price: $549 – $750¥246,180 – ¥268,510
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)425–495 mm (16.7–19.5 in)
Seat depth: 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)No seat depth adjustment (seat front flexes: Front Free Tilt)
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineFront Free Tilt (seat front flexes on recline); Triple Gliding (seat, backrest, armrest) with 2-step gliding range adjustment; no recline angle published
Arms: 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessHeight adjustment range 80 mm; pivot direction inward
Headrest: Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" verticallyHeadrest on w/ Headrest type only; height adjustment 70 mm; cannot be retrofitted (70 mm = 2.8 in)
Lumbar support: Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)No lumbar adjustment: lower part of the 3D Hammock Mesh backrest supports the lumbar region from both sides
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor10 years (structural frame)

From 5 Steelcase Series 1 and 2 Kokuyo Ing Cloud user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the Kokuyo Ing Cloud as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and comfort for the Kokuyo Ing Cloud, based on review summaries.