Steelcase Series 2 vs Steelcase Leap V2
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$750
lower starting price for Steelcase Series 2 than Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 2 (Seating Specification Guide, August 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Understanding and Specifying Leap 462 Series Work Chairs – Seating Specification Guide, February 2024 (PDF) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 25, 2026
Steelcase Series 2Steelcase Leap V2
- Price
- $749 – $1,171$1,499 – $2,667
- 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)15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder
- Seat depth
- 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in
- Recline
- Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°
- Arms
- Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: AdjustableArm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HLiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmness
What users mention
From 4 Steelcase Series 2 and 366 Steelcase Leap V2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Comfort
Steelcase Series 28 mentionsSteelcase Leap V2138 mentionsPrice and value
Steelcase Series 28 mentionsSteelcase Leap V2129 mentionsAdjustability
Steelcase Series 26 mentionsSteelcase Leap V2116 mentionsBuild quality
Steelcase Series 26 mentionsSteelcase Leap V2108 mentionsSeat
Steelcase Series 24 mentionsSteelcase Leap V290 mentionsBack support
Steelcase Series 25 mentionsSteelcase Leap V275 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the Steelcase Leap V2?
The Steelcase Series 2 is cheaper to start: $749 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, and comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, based on review summaries.
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