UPLIFT Pursuit vs Steelcase Series 2

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 Series 2

$749 – $1,171

$250

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

Differences at a glance

UPLIFT PursuitSteelcase Series 2

Price: $499$749 – $1,171
Seat height: 17" to 21" H16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–18 in (37.5-45.7 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
Seat depth: 18.9" D; Usable seat depth 18"14"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
Recline: 0° to 20° positive; back tilt tension adjust ManualAngle between seat and back 99.5° to 119°
Arms: 3" vertical adjustment; armrest pad angle (in and out)Arm height from seat 7.5"H to 11.5"H: Adjustable
Lumbar support: Lumbar support height (adjusts with seat back height); lumbar support depthLumbar height from seat 8.5"H to 9.75"H

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

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

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?

Adjustability for the UPLIFT Pursuit, and comfort for the Steelcase Series 2, based on review summaries.