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Steelcase Leap V2

Steelcase Leap V2

$$$ Flagship$1350.96

tldr; The workhorse of r/OfficeChairs. Refurbished from Crandall or BTOD is the move - 12yr warranty, fraction of retail price.

$1350.96 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

40%Positive
Positive
40%
Neutral
47%
Negative
13%
Based on 4,417 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Leap owns a reputation as our most classic chair, providing customizable support whatever your body shape or style of work
  • Leap is designed with our Natural Glide System, allowing the seat to glide back and forth as you recline - keeping your posture in check and you closer to your work surface
  • Featuring 3D LiveBack technology, Leap mimics the natural shape of your spine, allowing the chair to contour to your needs and provide the perfect amount of lumbar support regardless of your seating position
  • Leap includes a lower back firmness dial that allows you to customize your sitting experience with just the right amount of lumbar support
  • We are seating experts. Our high performance seating is crafted with 70+ years of research, innovation and unwavering standards. Every ergonomic chair we design helps you work better
  • ⭐ Most recommended refurbished chair
  • 🏭 Crandall/BTOD refurbs highly praised
  • 🧘 Aggressive adjustable lumbar support

Sentiment Over Time

75%Apr '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Feb '2670% (Apr '25) - 242.8 comments79% (May '25) - 220.3 comments70% (Jun '25) - 188.3 comments74% (Jul '25) - 203.9 comments73% (Aug '25) - 205.8 comments73% (Sep '25) - 245 comments80% (Oct '25) - 239 comments81% (Nov '25) - 299.6 comments75% (Dec '25) - 167.9 comments92% (Jan '26) - 50 comments94% (Feb '26) - 17 comments

Historical Price Data

Steelcase Leap V2
$1000$1200$1400Apr '25Jun '25Jul '25Sep '25Dec '25Dec '25Feb '26Mar '26Mar '26Mar '26Low: $899Current: $1350.96
Steelcase Leap V2
All-time low: $368(2017-12)

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Steelcase Leap V2

Best Praise
+42 pts
“Leap v2 don't get a gaming chair your back will thank you in 30 years”
r/OfficeChairs
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Top Criticism
+14 pts
“The Leap v2 was also not comfortable for me, and would also force me into a slouch due to the lumbar curve being too low on the back. Everyone’s different.”
r/OfficeChairs
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Steelcase Leap V2 worth buying?
The workhorse of r/OfficeChairs. Refurbished from Crandall or BTOD is the move - 12yr warranty, fraction of retail price.
What do Redditors love about the Steelcase Leap V2?
Redditors highlight: ⭐ Most recommended refurbished chair. 🏭 Crandall/BTOD refurbs highly praised. 🧘 Aggressive adjustable lumbar support.
What are the downsides of the Steelcase Leap V2?
Some criticisms include: "The Leap v2 was also not comfortable for me, and would also force me into a slouch due to the lumbar curve being too low on the back. Everyone’s different."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Steelcase Leap V2 has 4,417) tend to have more reliable scores.

4,417 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/15/2026

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