Steelcase Series 2 vs Humanscale Freedom

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

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

$745

lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2Humanscale Freedom

Price: $749 – $1,171$1,494 – $2,567
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)16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
Seat depth: 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Recline: Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Weight-sensitive (self-adjusting) recline; 22° recline plus 7° backrest tilt; seat-to-back reference angle 100°–129°
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Lumbar support: Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HNo separate lumbar adjustment; pivoting backrest gives up to 1 in additional lumbar support

From 4 Steelcase Series 2 and 27 Humanscale Freedom user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the Humanscale Freedom?

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,494 for the Humanscale Freedom at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.