X-Chair X2 vs Steelcase Series 1
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$330
lower starting price for Steelcase Series 1 than X-Chair X2 at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- X2 K-Sport Mesh Office Chair | X-Chair Official Site ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Understanding and Specifying Steelcase Series 1 Work Chairs (Seating Specification Guide, February 2024) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 cut sheet (Item #25-0000121 02/25) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Steelcase Series 1 product page (steelcase.com) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- X-Chair - Warranty & Damages ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- US Steelcase Store (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
X-Chair X2Steelcase Series 1
- Price
- $879$549 – $750
- Seat height
- 15.81–20 in16.5–21.5 in (41.9-54.6 cm); 14.75–17.75 in (37.5-45.1 cm); 17.25–22 in (43.8-55.9 cm)
- Seat depth
- 16.25–18 in15.5"D to 17.75"D (functional seat depth)
- Load capacity
- 275 lb (125 kg)400 lb (181.4 kg); 300 lb (136.1 kg)
- Recline
- SciFloat Infinite Recline + Tilt Lock and Tension allows you to recline and lock into position or increase tension in your recline motion for more fluid movement.Weight-activated synchro tilt; comfort dial with upright back lock, boost setting and weight-activated full recline
- Arms
- 4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 6.75in - 9.5in4D arms (standard), height-adjustable arms or armless
- Headrest
- Optional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$90)Optional headrest; adjusts 3.25" vertically
- Lumbar support
- Dynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®Adjustable lumbar is standard; fixed lumbar is available (3D Microknit Back only)
- Warranty
- 5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12-year, multi-shift, 24/7 parts and labor
What users mention
From 0 X-Chair X2 and 5 Steelcase Series 1 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Price and value
X-Chair X24 mentionsSteelcase Series 18 mentionsAdjustability
X-Chair X23 mentionsSteelcase Series 18 mentionsSeat
X-Chair X26 mentionsSteelcase Series 14 mentionsArmrests
X-Chair X23 mentionsSteelcase Series 16 mentionsComfort
X-Chair X27 mentionsSteelcase Series 11 mentionBuild quality
X-Chair X26 mentionsSteelcase Series 12 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the X-Chair X2 or the Steelcase Series 1?
The Steelcase Series 1 is cheaper to start: $549 versus $879 for the X-Chair X2 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the X-Chair X2 as an option and the Steelcase Series 1 as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the X-Chair X2, and adjustability for the Steelcase Series 1, based on review summaries.
