Series 1

I'll go against the grain and say you should be able to find a Leap or Amia ( pretty solid Steelcase upgrade) for about $200 and I wouldn't really consider the series 1 unless its like $50 But I'm a pain in the ass and deal hunt Edit: used pricing, check FB marketplace or offer up

This is the answer. If anything the Torsa is a better chair than Steelcase Series 1 (based on my experience with a SitOnIt Amplify, which is somewhat similar). See if you can negotiate down to $60.

If your budget is Series 1/2 level, then there are superior choices from other brands or refurbished higher end Steelcase models. Imo there’s just no real reason to get these chairs because they’re simply not that great for the price.

I like Okamura’s Sylphy, one of the comfiest chairs I’ve sat in. I tried the Herman Millers at co-working spaces and they seem to be just meh.. I’ve a steelcase series 1 for 6 years now, it fits your budget but it’s pretty average. Afaik, Secretlab is more marketing than chair. Try to get a mesh bac

Judt go with the Sihoo M57. I have one bought mine from Sihoo Australia and it’s been solid for daily work. Nothing fancy, but comfortable enough and gets the job done. Refurb Steelcase is good value, yeah, but it’s still used and a bit of a gamble depending on condition. Series 1 feels overkill for

I am 6’1” 210 and this chair is far too small for me. It gave me upper back and shoulder pain. Make sure you try it out. Imo there are better chairs out there for the price. series 1 is riding on the steelcase coattails

I fully agree. There is a leap in quality from Sidiz to any of the 3-4 big chair brands (Steelcase, Haworth, HM and Humanscale). Just like I believe the T50 is a big leap from the previous "cheap" level (Ikea Markus and Jarv, and those are a big leap from everything else big box or "gaming" chairs).

The steelcases series 1 retailing in Canada are all over 1500$ USD it seem. The options you have to make it cheaper don't seem available here sadly. I like the soji but I think a headrest is a must have for me. Some refurbished leap are actually significantly cheaper than steelcases and herman mille