Steelcase Think V2 vs HBADA E3 Ultra

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Steelcase

Steelcase Think V2

$1,199 – $1,681

HBADA

HBADA E3 Ultra

$809

$390

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Ultra than Steelcase Think V2 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Think V2HBADA E3 Ultra

Price: $1,199 – $1,681$809
Seat depth: 15.5" to 18" (seat depth adjusts 2.5")1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)
Load capacity: 400 lb (181.4 kg)330 lb
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with four settings: upright back lock, mid-back stop, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineReclines up to 140° with multiple locking positions
Arms: 4D arms, height-adjustable arms, fixed arms or armless720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivel
Headrest: Optional headrest adjusts vertically to support head and neck4D Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"
Lumbar support: Adjustable lumbar with embedded spring energy comes standard3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/down
Warranty: Limited Lifetime; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Think V2 or the HBADA E3 Ultra?

The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Think V2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Steelcase Think V2 as an option and the HBADA E3 Ultra as standard.