{"id":92852,"date":"2018-08-24T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=92852"},"modified":"2026-01-15T03:25:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T03:25:54","slug":"steelcase-leap-v2-office-chair-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/steelcase-leap-v2-office-chair-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Steelcase Leap V2 Office Chair Review: Is It Worth Almost $2,000?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Depending on who you ask, the Steelcase Leap V2 is one of Australia&#8217;s worst or <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-office-chair-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best office chairs<\/a>. Retailing with a premium price tag of $1600-$2,000, it has a loyal following of admirers &#8211; and is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/most-comfortable-office-chair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most comfortable chairs<\/a> ever built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, it&#8217;s also boring to look at &#8211; and doesn&#8217;t match <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/herman-miller-aeron-office-chair-review\/\">Herman Miller Aeron<\/a>&#8216;s recline quality. What&#8217;s the hype all about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pros<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cons<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Tons Of Adjustability.<\/strong> The Leap is one of the most comfortable and ergonomically sound office chairs on the market.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Hip-Thrust Recline. <\/strong>Not ideal for people who like to rock a lot during their workday.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Surprisingly Comfortable.<\/strong> Something about the Steelcase Leap that makes you feel at home.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Firm Seat Cushion.<\/strong> A small minority of people find it unacceptably firm, and irritating to their tailbone.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Reasons To Buy The Steelcase Leap V2 Office Chair.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-lumbar-support.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-lumbar-support.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-lumbar-support-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-lumbar-support-768x570.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Steelcase Leap&#8217;s lumbar is quite pronounced. Subtle tabs slide up and down to control the lumbar support&#8217;s height.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Leap V2 has one of the best lumbar supports in the business. Adjustable for both height and reach, it&#8217;s quite pronounced and firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in its softest setting, it&#8217;s strong and exerts pressure using a narrow horizontal band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/steelcase-leap-vs-steelcase-series-2\/\">Steelcase Series 2 vs Steelcase Leap &#8211; Which Is Better?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is excellent if you enjoy borderline aggressive lumbar support. But if you prefer a more cosseted feeling, consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/sihoo-doro-s300-office-chair-review\/\">Sihoo S300<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/haworth-fern-office-chair-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haworth Fern office chair<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You can reduce Leap&#8217;s lumbar firmness by removing the horizontal pressure band.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Build quality is top-notch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>It&#8217;s one of the best-built chairs on the Australian market, with perfectly fitting parts and no wiggling or rattling.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steelcase Leap&#8217;s design is very safe, but seven colour options make it more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They range from basic blacks to subdued pinks (or &#8220;salmons&#8221;, if you live in Potts Point), earthy browns and deep blues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Understated minimalism is the name of the game. You won&#8217;t find garish colours or loud design elements.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-seat-pan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-seat-pan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-seat-pan-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-seat-pan-768x570.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Your friends won&#8217;t drool over the Leap&#8217;s design when they visit your home office. But to many of us, this is a benefit rather than a bug.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Steelcase Leap&#8217;s main strength is its range of adjustment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who are unusually tall or short will find it easy to get comfortable thanks to Leap&#8217;s massive seat height range (39 cm to 52 cm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">It will easily accommodate people as short as 155 cm and as tall as 197 cm.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Seat pan adjusts for depth while armrests adjust in 4D &#8211; height, reach, angle and width. Arm caps, meanwhile, are nicely padded with rounded edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tilt tension, a variable recline backstop function that limits the amount of recline and a waterfall seat edge are all standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Steelcase Leap&#8217;s biggest party trick, however, is its flexible frame. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the hard frame of the Herman Miller Aeron, for example, it is flexible by design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A rare feature, it allows you to move more freely and doesn&#8217;t put pressure on the bottom of your legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/herman-miller-aeron-vs-steelcase-leap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Steelcase Leap vs Herman Miller Aeron: Ultimate Test<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to flex continues through to the backrest. You can stretch and twist while sitting, instead of feeling locked rigidly in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-armrests.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-armrests.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-armrests-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-armrests-768x570.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Four-way adjustable armrests are comfortable and make finding an ergonomic sitting position easy. The large knob on the side sets the maximum recline angle. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leap&#8217;s warranty is excellent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>You get 12 years of coverage on the mechanical parts and a lifetime on the chair&#8217;s frame. <\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is as good as it gets in the premium office chair category, and you can fully expect the chair to last the full 12 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a sidenote, Steelcase Leap office chairs hold their value quite well, and you&#8217;ll be able to resell yours for at least 50% of its original price 3-5 years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You can buy a refurbished Leap for around $600 on Facebook Marketplace.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Assembly is 100% painless. Leap chairs don&#8217;t require any assembly because they arrive at your door ready to use, inside a large box. Roll it out and start using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>Reasons To Avoid The Steelcase Leap V2.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-backrest.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-backrest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-backrest-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/steelcase-leap-backrest-768x570.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: Plastic-fantastic is Leap&#8217;s modus operandi. You get a plastic base, seat pan, and backrest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People say that the Steelcase Leap is an attractive chair. I disagree. It&#8217;s not ugly or dull, but definitely due for an update. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Black-coloured Leaps look particularly uninspiring. If you decide to buy one, I recommend you opt for one in a lighter colour.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another point of contention is the chair&#8217;s seat firmness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Reddit is full of threads that discuss people&#8217;s sore tailbones caused by this office chair.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of people say it&#8217;s not soft enough, but I disagree here, too. Personally, I found it to be one of the most comfortable seat pans in the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Steelcase does have a truly firm chair in its lineup &#8211; the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/steelcase-series-2-office-chair-review\/\">Series 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you experience discomfort, I suggest you continue using the Leap for 3-4 weeks to see if your body adjusts and the pain goes away. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steelcase&#8217;s recline motion may also feel alien for a couple of weeks &#8211; especially if you&#8217;re used to an Aeron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of rocking back, it encourages you to thrust your hips forward while the backrest tilts back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/steelcase-series-2-review-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/steelcase-series-2-review-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/steelcase-series-2-review-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/steelcase-series-2-review-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/steelcase-series-2-review-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/steelcase-series-2-review.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Above: The headrest&#8217;s excessive forward tilt is clearly visible here &#8211; and you can&#8217;t adjust it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This hip-thrust movement is typical of Steelcase chairs, but is not a true rocking motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also a bit &#8230; cheap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While on the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/herman-miller-aeron-office-chair-review\/\">Aeron<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/haworth-fern-office-chair-review\/\">Fern<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/ergotune-joobie-office-chair-review\/\">Joobie<\/a> you feel expensive springs stretching beneath you, on the Leap you feel (and hear) plastic parts rubbing into each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Don&#8217;t pay an extra $261 for the headrest. Not only is it overpriced (I can buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-budget-office-chair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">decent budget office chair<\/a> for the same price), but it&#8217;s terrible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjustable for height only, it sits too far forward &#8211; and always touches the back of your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>It looks and feels like an afterthought, which it probably was.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And be mindful of the Leap&#8217;s all-fabric construction. This can be a little uncomfortable in offices where you can&#8217;t control room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">If you run hot, you&#8217;re better off with a Haworth Fern. It has a similarly comfortable seat pan, but a more breathable backrest.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, the Steelcase Leap misses out on a few adjustments that are standard in the best office chairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>First<\/strong>, you don&#8217;t get back height adjustment, so people taller than 185 cm will feel like their shoulder blades could use more support.<\/li><li><strong>Second<\/strong>, there&#8217;s no forward seat tilt adjustment. This is a very niche feature, but people who have lower back problems often find it comfortable.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>How The Steelcase Leap V2 Stacks Up.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Steelcase Leap V2 is an excellent office chair, but tends to polarise people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some see a lot of value in its $1,600-2,000 price tag &#8211; while others view it as the world&#8217;s most overpriced cubicle accessory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which side are you on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Adjustments<\/td><td>5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort<\/td><td>4.5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aesthetics<\/td><td>3\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Build Quality &amp; Warranty<\/td><td>5\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>4\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4.3\/5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My Verdict On The Steelcase <strong><strong>Leap V2<\/strong><\/strong> Office Chair.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Steelcase Leap V2 surprised me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supremely comfortable and with enough adjustment options to help almost anyone find an ergonomic position, it is the quiet achiever of the premium office chair scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>I wish its aesthetic was more lively, and hope Steelcase introduces more colour options in the future.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But it&#8217;s not a chair for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deal-breaker is its recline motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I could tolerate the hip-thrust sensation &#8211; even though it feels like a poor cousin compared with an Aeron or a Fern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But its coarse motion tips me over the edge into the &#8220;no thanks&#8221; camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work long hours, don&#8217;t recline a lot and need an office chair with strong yet non-invasive lumbar support, the Leap V2 is one of the best options on the Australian market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the Haworth Fern is slightly cheaper, yet better in almost every way &#8211; especially the recline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Steven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Depending on who you ask, the Steelcase Leap V2 is one of Australia&#8217;s worst or best office chairs. 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