Steelcase Series 2 vs X-Chair X1

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

X-Chair

X-Chair X1

$729

Nearly the same price

$749 vs $729 starting prices at the brand stores (Steelcase Series 2 vs X-Chair X1)

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Series 2X-Chair X1

Price: $749 – $1,171$729
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)15.56–19.75 in
Seat depth: 14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)16–18 in
Recline: Angle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°Extensive Variable Recline allows you to recline and lock into position. Recline tension can be adjusted using one tension-resistant control.
Arms: Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 7.125in - 10.625in
Lumbar support: Lumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"HDynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Series 2 or the X-Chair X1?

The X-Chair X1 is cheaper to start: $729 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 price and value for the X-Chair X1, based on review summaries.