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Steelcase Series 2 vs Humanscale Freedom

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

WINNER
S2Steelcase Series 2

Steelcase Series 2

Ergonomic Office
33/55
$463-$914
HFHumanscale Freedom

Humanscale Freedom

Ergonomic Office
27/55
$1,500-$1,800
Criteria
Steelcase Series 2
Humanscale Freedom
Total Score33/5527/55
Price Rating3/5*0/5
Seat Depth Adjustability4/5*3/5
Height Range3/53/5
Lumbar Comfort3/5*2/5
Armrests4/5*2/5
Upper Back Support2/52.5/5*
Neck Support0/50/5
Breathability3/5*2.5/5
Material Quality3/54/5*
Softness3/53/5
Warranty5/55/5
Pros
  • +Lifetime structural warranty
  • +Full 4D armrest adjustability
  • +Excellent seat depth adjustment
  • +Weight-activated adjustment
  • +15-year warranty
  • +Premium build quality
  • +Comfortable cushioning
  • +Seat slider adjustment standard
Cons
  • -No headrest option
  • -Limited upper back support
  • -Many features are optional extras
  • -Base model lacks lumbar
  • -No headrest option
  • -Very expensive
  • -No manual lumbar adjustment
  • -Limited armrest options
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