Steelcase Series 2 vs Herman Miller Aeron

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Series 2

$749 – $1,171

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Aeron

$1,775 – $2,840

$1,026

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Herman Miller Aeron at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2Herman Miller Aeron

Price: $749 – $1,171$1,775 – $2,840
Seat height: 16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)14.4–19.3 in (36.6–49 cm); 14.8–22.8 in (37.6–57.9 cm); 15.8–22.8 in (40.1–57.9 cm)
Seat depth: 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)16 / 17 / 18.5 in (40.6 / 43.2 / 47.0 cm)
Recline: Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Harmonic 2 Tilt; options: Standard/Basic tilt, Tilt Limiter, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: AdjustableArm height 7.5–11.5 in (adjustable arms); 8.5 in (fixed arms); Options: Fully Adjustable Arms, Height-Adjustable Arms with Pivot, Height-Adjustable Arms, No Arms, Stationary Arms; Arm Height 7.5–11.5 in (Fully Adjustable Arms, specs page)
Lumbar support: Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HOptions: No additional support, PostureFit, Adjustable Lumbar Support, Adjustable PostureFit SL

From 4 Steelcase Series 2 and 423 Herman Miller Aeron user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the Herman Miller Aeron?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,775 for the Herman Miller Aeron at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, and price and value for the Herman Miller Aeron, based on review summaries.