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Steelcase Series 2 vs HON Altern

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

WINNER
S2Steelcase Series 2

Steelcase Series 2

Ergonomic Office
33/55
$463-$914
HAHON Altern

HON Altern

28/55
$300-$375
Criteria
Steelcase Series 2
HON Altern
Total Score33/5528/55
Price Rating3/54/5*
Seat Depth Adjustability4/5*2/5
Height Range3/53/5
Lumbar Comfort3/5*2/5
Armrests4/5*2/5
Upper Back Support2/52/5
Neck Support0/52/5*
Breathability3/53/5
Material Quality3/5*2/5
Softness3/53/5
Warranty5/5*3/5
Pros
  • +Lifetime structural warranty
  • +Full 4D armrest adjustability
  • +Excellent seat depth adjustment
  • +Weight-activated adjustment
  • +Better warranty than most budget chairs
  • +Decent foam cushion
  • +Simple synchro-tilt
  • +Breathable mesh back
Cons
  • -No headrest option
  • -Limited upper back support
  • -Many features are optional extras
  • -Base model lacks lumbar
  • -Basic armrest adjustment
  • -Budget build quality
  • -Minimalist feature set
  • -Not highly adjustable
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