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Brand
Herman Miller
Model
Aeron
Era produced
1994–Present (Remastered 2016)
Discontinued
No
MSRP (new)
$2,150
Avg refurbished
$850
Avg used
$450
Height range
142–201 cm
Weight capacity
159 kg
Seat width
51 cm
Seat depth
43 cm
Backrest height
58 cm
Seat material
Full Mesh
Armrests
4D Articulating
Forward tilt
Yes
Lumbar
Asymmetrical
Headrest
Aftermarket Only
Cylinder
Top-activated pneumatic (height range varies by size/cylinder)
Caster stem
11mm × 22mm standard
Frame
Die-cast aluminum + glass-reinforced nylon
Tilt / lock
Harmonic 2 tilt; tilt limiter / forward seat-angle options
Arm adjustability
Fully adjustable (height, width, depth, pivot) on common configs
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
152–193 cm
Weight capacity
181 kg
Seat width
49 cm
Seat depth
48 cm
Backrest height
64 cm
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)
| Spec | Herman MillerAeron | SteelcaseLeap |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Herman Miller | Steelcase |
| Model | Aeron | Leap |
| Era produced | 1994–Present (Remastered 2016) | 2001–Present (V2 from 2008) |
| Discontinued | No | No |
| MSRP (new) | $2,150 | $1,359 |
| Avg refurbished | $850 | $550 |
| Avg used | $450 | $320 |
| Height range | 142–201 cm | 152–193 cm |
| Weight capacity | 159 kg | 181 kg |
| Seat width | 51 cm | 49 cm |
| Seat depth | 43 cm | 48 cm |
| Backrest height | 58 cm | 64 cm |
| Seat material | Full Mesh | Fabric + Foam |
| Armrests | 4D Articulating | 4D Articulating |
| Forward tilt | Yes | Yes |
| Lumbar | Asymmetrical | Height-Adjustable Pad |
| Headrest | Aftermarket Only | Factory |
| Cylinder | Top-activated pneumatic (height range varies by size/cylinder) | Top-activated pneumatic (~15.5"–20.5" seat height) |
| Caster stem | 11mm × 22mm standard | 11mm × 22mm standard |
| Frame | Die-cast aluminum + glass-reinforced nylon | Polymer outer shell + steel mechanism |
| Tilt / lock | Harmonic 2 tilt; tilt limiter / forward seat-angle options | Upper-back force + lower-back firmness; variable backstop / upright lock |
| Arm adjustability | Fully adjustable (height, width, depth, pivot) on common configs | Height, width, depth, and pivot (4D standard on many specs) |
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