Steelcase Series 1 vs UPLIFT Envoke
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$190
lower starting price for UPLIFT Envoke 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
- UPLIFT Desk - Envoke Ergonomic Chair CHR469 Specifications (SP-CHR469-1.1) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 product page (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- UPLIFT Desk (US) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase Series 1UPLIFT Envoke
- Price
- $549 – $750$359
- 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)17–21 in (43-53 cm)
- Seat depth
- 15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)18.5–20 in (47-51 cm)
- 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 reclineFour locking positions, with up to 30° of recline; auto weight sensing with fine manual tension adjustment
- Arms
- 4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armlessThree-way adjustable armpads (height, depth, width); arm rest adjustment range 6" - 9"; arm width 25.5" - 28.5"
- Headrest
- Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" verticallyOptional height adjustable headrest, 2" of height adjustment; headrest unit weight 1.6 lb
- Lumbar support
- Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)Height adjustable lumbar support
- Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor15 Year
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 1 or the UPLIFT Envoke?
The UPLIFT Envoke is cheaper to start: $359 versus $549 for the Steelcase Series 1 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Steelcase Series 1 as an option and the UPLIFT Envoke as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, and size and fit for the UPLIFT Envoke, based on review summaries.


