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HON Altern vs Steelcase Leap v2

A detailed side-by-side comparison scored on 11 objective criteria.

HAHON Altern

HON Altern

28/55
$300-$375
WINNER
LVSteelcase Leap v2

Steelcase Leap v2

Ergonomic Office
35/55
$1399
Criteria
HON Altern
Steelcase Leap v2
Total Score28/5535/55
Price Rating4/5*1/5
Seat Depth Adjustability2/55/5*
Height Range3/53/5
Lumbar Comfort2/53/5*
Armrests2/54.5/5*
Upper Back Support2/53/5*
Neck Support2/5*0/5
Breathability3/53.5/5*
Material Quality2/54/5*
Softness3/54/5*
Warranty3/54/5*
Pros
  • +Better warranty than most budget chairs
  • +Decent foam cushion
  • +Simple synchro-tilt
  • +Breathable mesh back
  • +Best-in-class seat depth adjustment
  • +LiveBack technology adapts to your spine
  • +Excellent 4D armrests
  • +Premium build quality
Cons
  • -Basic armrest adjustment
  • -Budget build quality
  • -Minimalist feature set
  • -Not highly adjustable
  • -No headrest option
  • -Not as breathable as full mesh chairs
  • -Premium price point
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