Steelcase Series 2 vs UPLIFT Pursuit

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

UPLIFT Desk

UPLIFT Pursuit

$499

$250

lower starting price for UPLIFT Pursuit than Steelcase Series 2 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2UPLIFT Pursuit

Price: $749 – $1,171$499
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)17" to 21" H
Seat depth: 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)18.9" D; Usable seat depth 18"
Recline: Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°0° to 20° positive; back tilt tension adjust Manual
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable3" vertical adjustment; armrest pad angle (in and out)
Lumbar support: Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HLumbar support height (adjusts with seat back height); lumbar support depth

From 4 Steelcase Series 2 and 3 UPLIFT Pursuit user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the UPLIFT Pursuit?

The UPLIFT Pursuit is cheaper to start: $499 versus $749 for the Steelcase Series 2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, and adjustability for the UPLIFT Pursuit, based on review summaries.