Steelcase Series 2 vs HBADA E3 Ultra
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
Nearly the same price
$749 vs $809 starting prices at the brand stores (Steelcase Series 2 vs HBADA E3 Ultra)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 2 (Seating Specification Guide, August 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HBADA E3 Ultra Ergonomic Office Chair – HBADA UK official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- HBADA E3 Ultra Ergonomic Office Chair – HBADA EU official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- HBADA E3 Ultra Ergonomic Office Chair – HBADA US official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Steelcase Series 2HBADA E3 Ultra
- Price
- $749 – $1,171$809
- Seat depth
- 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)
- Recline
- Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Reclines up to 140° with multiple locking positions
- Arms
- Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivel
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/down
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the HBADA E3 Ultra?
The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $809 for the HBADA E3 Ultra at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

