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Secretlab vs Steelcase

Too close to call: it comes down to the model.

The verdict in 10 seconds

The Secretlab Titan Evo at work: an office chair supporting a person's lower back

Best Secretlab

Secretlab Titan EvoSecretlab Titan EvoComfortable, sturdy, adjustable chair with good lumbar support, at a premium price

Suits you if

  • You sit for long stretches and want a chair that stays comfortable
  • You like fine-tuning armrests, recline and lower-back support to your body
  • You're of average-to-tall height and have room in your budget for a premium chair

Best Steelcase

Steelcase GestureSteelcase GestureSuperbly comfortable, adjustable chair, but its lower-back support is gentle

Suits 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

Which brand wins?

Brand for brand, Secretlab and Steelcase are closely matched. The best single model of the two is the Secretlab Titan Evo, which suits you if you sit for long stretches and want a chair that stays comfortable.

We researched 9 expert reviews, analyzed 4,238 owner ratings and comments across 11 sources for every Secretlab and Steelcase model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

Show me the receipts

Brand scoreboardAverage score 81 vs 80 · reliability 87 vs 85
SecretlabSteelcase
Product Review score8180
Experts8982
Owners7075
Reliability8785
Models scored11
Most reliable modelSecretlab Titan EvoSteelcase Gesture

Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.

Questions people actually ask

Which is better, Secretlab or Steelcase?

Neither, clearly. Choose the model, not the brand.

Based on: Average Product Review score 81 for Secretlab vs 80 for Steelcase.

Which brand is more reliable, Secretlab or Steelcase?

Neither stands out. Their models have a similar record.

Based on: Average reliability 87 vs 85.

What is the best Secretlab office chair?

The Secretlab Titan Evo. It suits you if you sit for long stretches and want a chair that stays comfortable.

Based on: Highest Product Review score among Secretlab models (81).

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).