Comparison
Leap vs Think
Steelcase vs Steelcase — full spec comparison
Bottom line
Leap emphasizes manual LiveBack fine-tuning; Think emphasizes weight-activated simplicity and sustainability storytelling. Both are 400 lb Steelcase task chairs.
Comparing 2 chairs across key specs.
Steelcase
Leap
Brand
Steelcase
Model
Leap
Era produced
2001–Present (V2 from 2008)
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,359
Avg refurbished
$550
Avg used
$320
Height range
5'0"–6'4"
Weight capacity
400 lbs
Seat width
19.25"
Seat depth
18.75"
Backrest height
25"
Seat material
Fabric + Foam
Armrests
4D Articulating
Forward tilt
Yes
Lumbar
Height-Adjustable Pad
Headrest
Factory
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic (~15.5"–20.5" seat height)
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Polymer outer shell + steel mechanism
Tilt / lock
Upper-back force + lower-back firmness; variable backstop / upright lock
Arm adjustability
Height, width, depth, and pivot (4D standard on many specs)
Steelcase
Think
Brand
Steelcase
Model
Think
Era produced
2004–Present (current gen refreshed)
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$1,100
Avg refurbished
$480
Avg used
$280
Height range
5'0"–6'4"
Weight capacity
400 lbs
Seat width
19.5"
Seat depth
18"
Backrest height
22"
Seat material
Full Mesh
Armrests
4D Articulating
Forward tilt
No
Lumbar
Integrated
Headrest
None
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Polymer + recycled-content emphasis
Tilt / lock
Weight-activated synchro with upright lock options
Arm adjustability
4D arms common; fixed/height options exist
| Spec | SteelcaseLeap | SteelcaseThink |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Steelcase | Steelcase |
| Model | Leap | Think |
| Era produced | 2001–Present (V2 from 2008) | 2004–Present (current gen refreshed) |
| Discontinued | No | No |
| MSRP (new) | $1,359 | $1,100 |
| Avg refurbished | $550 | $480 |
| Avg used | $320 | $280 |
| Height range | 5'0"–6'4" | 5'0"–6'4" |
| Weight capacity | 400 lbs | 400 lbs |
| Seat width | 19.25" | 19.5" |
| Seat depth | 18.75" | 18" |
| Backrest height | 25" | 22" |
| Seat material | Fabric + Foam | Full Mesh |
| Armrests | 4D Articulating | 4D Articulating |
| Forward tilt | Yes | No |
| Lumbar | Height-Adjustable Pad | Integrated |
| Headrest | Factory | None |
| Cylinder | Top-activated pneumatic (~15.5"–20.5" seat height) | Top-activated pneumatic |
| Caster stem | 11mm × 22mm standard | 11mm × 22mm standard |
| Frame | Polymer outer shell + steel mechanism | Polymer + recycled-content emphasis |
| Tilt / lock | Upper-back force + lower-back firmness; variable backstop / upright lock | Weight-activated synchro with upright lock options |
| Arm adjustability | Height, width, depth, and pivot (4D standard on many specs) | 4D arms common; fixed/height options exist |
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