Vitra ID Soft vs Steelcase Leap V2

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

Steelcase

Steelcase Leap V2

$1,499 – $2,667

$504

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

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftSteelcase Leap V2

Price: From $995$1,499 – $2,667
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height15.5–20.5 in standard; 17–24 in with optional 7 in cylinder
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm15.75–18.75 in (functional, 3 in adjustment); seat depth 19 in
Recline: FlowMotion 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.Variable back stop, five stops; seat-to-back angle 96°–120°
Arms: 2D 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″)Arm height 4 in range, depth 3 in, width 4.5 in overall, pivot 30°
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)Steelcase Limited Lifetime warranty – 12 years, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor

From 4 Vitra ID Soft and 366 Steelcase Leap V2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

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

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,499 for the Steelcase Leap V2 at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, and comfort for the Steelcase Leap V2, based on review summaries.