Steelcase Think V2 vs Vitra ID Soft

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

$204

lower starting price for Vitra ID Soft than Steelcase Think V2 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase Think V2Vitra ID Soft

Price: $1,199 – $1,681From $995
Seat height: 16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 18–25 in (45.7-63.5 cm)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 15.5" to 18" (seat depth adjusts 2.5")400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with four settings: upright back lock, mid-back stop, boost setting and weight-activated full reclineFlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.
Arms: 4D arms, height-adjustable arms, fixed arms or armless2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
Warranty: Limited Lifetime; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

From 8 Steelcase Think V2 and 4 Vitra ID Soft user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Think V2 or the Vitra ID Soft?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Think V2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Steelcase Think V2, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.