Wilkhahn ON vs Humanscale Freedom

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

Wilkhahn

Wilkhahn ON

Price on request

Humanscale

Humanscale Freedom

$1,494 – $2,567

0.7 in

more seat-height adjustment on Wilkhahn ON than Humanscale Freedom (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Wilkhahn ONHumanscale Freedom

Price: Price on request$1,494 – $2,567
Seat height: 400 mm – 520 mm (15.7–20.5 in)16.125–20.25 in (41–51.4 cm)
Seat depth: 400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)17.4–19.85 in (44.2–50.4 cm)
Load capacity: 45 to 120 kg (counter-pressure adjustment range); 24-hour models designed for people weighing up to 120 kg (99–265 lb)400 lb (181.4 kg)
Arms: 3D armrests6 in range of vertical motion; armrest height 3.75–9.6 in from compressed seat
Headrest: Optional headrest (height 16 cm) on high backrestFreedom Headrest configuration: Dynamic Headrest, moves with the sitter on recline; 5 in vertical adjustment; 30° radial motion
Warranty: 5 years (star bases, swivel arms, seat and backrest frames/shells, mechanisms); 2 years (gas lifts, casters, armrests functionality, seat depth adjustment, upholstery)15 years; fabric/cushions/arm pads/casters 5 years

Which has a headrest?

Both: the Wilkhahn ON as an option and the Humanscale Freedom as standard.

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Wilkhahn ON, and adjustability for the Humanscale Freedom, based on review summaries.