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Steelcase Gesture vs Steelcase Leap V2: which one is right for you

Head-to-head comparison of Steelcase Gesture and Steelcase Leap V2 with official manufacturer specs: what really sets them apart, where each one wins and which fits your body and your working hours better.

Steelcase Gesture
Steelcase lumbar regulable 42–52 cm
69 Editor's score
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Steelcase Leap V2
Steelcase lumbar activa 39–52 cm
78 Editor's score
The verdict
Steelcase Leap V2 wins on 3 of 6 objective criteria.
Steelcase GestureSteelcase Leap V2
Seat height42-52 cm39-52 cm
Lumbar supportAdjustableActive
Adjustable depthYesYes
Armrests4D4D
Maximum weight180 kg181 kg
Warranty12 years12 years
The evidence, category by category
Steelcase GestureSteelcase Leap V2
Adjustability
76
89
Lumbar support
70
100
Sturdiness
99
100
Warranty & cert.
100
100
Value for money
2
3

Scores 0-100 derived from the manufacturer's specs with the same method for both — published method.

When should you choose Steelcase Gesture?

Anyone who switches between laptop, phone and tablet all day and wants a chair that lasts for decades.

When should you choose Steelcase Leap V2?

A 10+ year investment, heights outside the standard range and intensive use.

Frequently asked questions

Is it worth paying the difference?

It depends on whether the advantages the pricier one brings are on your list of needs. Our table marks with ✓ which one wins each objective criterion; if the criteria it wins don't affect you, don't pay for them.

How do I know which one fits my body?

No generic comparison answers it: it depends on your height, weight, hours a day and hand size. Each category's filter crosses your measurements with the specs and gives you a fit % for each one.

And which one fits YOU? Put your measurements in the category filter and you will see them sorted by your real fit %.

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