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Steelcase vs X-Chair
Steelcase comes out ahead overall.
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Best Steelcase
Steelcase GestureSuperbly comfortable, adjustable chair, but its lower-back support is gentleSuits you if
- You sit at a desk for long hours and want all-day comfort
- Several people of different sizes will share one chair
- You like sitting upright and want armrests you can position almost anywhere
Best X-Chair
X-Chair X2Highly adjustable with strong lower-back support, but pricey and polarizingSuits you if
- You sit at a desk most of the day and want firm lower-back support
- You enjoy fine-tuning a chair to fit your body exactly
- You want a premium mesh chair below top-tier designer prices
Which brand wins?
Steelcase is the stronger brand for office chairs right now. The best single model of the two is the Steelcase Gesture, which suits you if you sit at a desk for long hours and want all-day comfort.
We researched 11 expert reviews, analyzed 3,139 owner ratings and comments across 11 sources for every Steelcase and X-Chair model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
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Brand scoreboardAverage score 80 vs 67 · reliability 85 vs 100
| Steelcase | X-Chair | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 80 | 67 |
| Experts | 82 | 78 |
| Owners | 75 | 40 |
| Reliability | 85 | 100 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Steelcase Gesture | X-Chair X2 |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Steelcase or X-Chair?
Steelcase, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 80 for Steelcase vs 67 for X-Chair.Which brand is more reliable, Steelcase or X-Chair?
X-Chair. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 85 vs 100.What is the best Steelcase office chair?
The Steelcase Gesture. It suits you if you sit at a desk for long hours and want all-day comfort.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Steelcase models (80).What is the best X-Chair office chair?
The X-Chair X2. It suits you if you sit at a desk most of the day and want firm lower-back support.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among X-Chair models (67).