Steelcase Series 2 vs Humanscale Liberty

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 Liberty

$1,613 – $2,326

$864

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

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2Humanscale Liberty

Price: $749 – $1,171$1,613 – $2,326
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)16.6–20.9 in (42.2–53.1 cm)
Seat depth: 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)16.5–18.75 in (41.9–47.6 cm)
Recline: Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Self-Adjusting Recline: no tension springs, no recline locks
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: AdjustableOptions: Fixed Duron Arms, Adjustable Duron Arms, Advanced Duron Arms, Armless, Fixed Duron Gel Arms
Lumbar support: Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HSelf-adjusting lumbar support; no external lumbar devices

From 4 Steelcase Series 2 and 7 Humanscale Liberty user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

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

The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,613 for the Humanscale Liberty at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, and comfort for the Humanscale Liberty, based on review summaries.