UPLIFT Pursuit vs Steelcase Leap V2

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

UPLIFT Desk

UPLIFT Pursuit

$499

Steelcase

Steelcase Leap V2

$1,499 – $2,667

$1,000

lower starting price for UPLIFT Pursuit than Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

UPLIFT PursuitSteelcase Leap V2

Price: $499$1,499 – $2,667
Seat height: 17" to 21" H15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder
Seat depth: 18.9" D; Usable seat depth 18"15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in
Load capacity: 250 lb (≈ 113 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Recline: 0° to 20° positive; back tilt tension adjust ManualVariable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°
Arms: 3" vertical adjustment; armrest pad angle (in and out)Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°
Headrest: Integrated adjustable headrest; headrest height adjustment 3.9"Optional (+$340 list; not on stools or Leap Plus)
Lumbar support: Lumbar support height (adjusts with seat back height); lumbar support depthLiveBack with height-adjustable lumbar (5 in) + lower back firmness
Warranty: 15 year warranty on all UPLIFT Desk productsSteelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 3 UPLIFT Pursuit and 366 Steelcase Leap V2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the UPLIFT Pursuit or the Steelcase Leap V2?

The UPLIFT Pursuit is cheaper to start: $499 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Steelcase Leap V2, rated for 400 lb versus 250 lb for the UPLIFT Pursuit.

Which has a headrest?

Both: the UPLIFT Pursuit as standard and the Steelcase Leap V2 as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the UPLIFT Pursuit, and comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, based on review summaries.