Steelcase
Leap Chair V2
$2023
Released 2006
Best Office Chairs · head-to-head
Leap Chair V2 vs Ignition 2.0 Task Chair
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ignition 2.0 Task Chair is cheaper at $486. Every spec and price links to its source.
HON
Ignition 2.0 Task Chair
$486Cheaper
Released 2017
Which is better: the Leap Chair V2 or Ignition 2.0 Task Chair?
The Ignition 2.0 Task Chair wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ignition 2.0 Task Chair is the cheaper at $486. The Ignition 2.0 Task Chair both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Leap Chair V2 | Ignition 2.0 Task Chair |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2023 | $486 |
| Brand | Steelcase | HON |
| Released | 2006 | 2017 |
| Back type | fabric | mesh |
| Seat material | foam with fabric upholstery | high-density foam with waterfall edge |
| Adjustable lumbar | Yes | Yes |
| Recline lock | Yes | Yes |
| Armrests | 4D | height and width adjustable (2D) |
| Max weight (lb) | 400 | 300 |
| Warranty years | 12 | — |
| Release year | 2006 | 2017 |
Sources — Leap Chair V2: store.steelcase.com (verified 2026-06-15). Ignition 2.0 Task Chair: hon.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Leap Chair V2 and Ignition 2.0 Task Chair?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Back type: Leap Chair V2 fabric vs Ignition 2.0 Task Chair mesh
- Seat material: Leap Chair V2 foam with fabric upholstery vs Ignition 2.0 Task Chair high-density foam with waterfall edge
- Armrests: Leap Chair V2 4D vs Ignition 2.0 Task Chair height and width adjustable (2D)
- Max weight (lb): Leap Chair V2 400 vs Ignition 2.0 Task Chair 300
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Leap Chair V2
Two whitelisted hands-on testers — Tom's Guide and TechRadar — both call the Leap an excellent, deeply adjustable cushioned chair with standout lumbar support and rock-solid build (TechRadar confirms it is the V2 model; Tom's Guide covers the same current Leap). Both flag the $1,000-plus premium price; breathability and firm armrests are the main gripes. Neither published measured lab numbers. (2 sourced reviews.)
Praised: Deep, easy-to-dial adjustability with strong lumbar/back support; Comfortable cushioned seat and back for all-day sitting; Solid, sturdy build with smooth, wobble-free mechanisms.
Flagged: Very expensive — starts around $1,000 and climbs with options; Cushioned seat/back less breathable than a mesh chair like the Aeron; Armrest padding not very soft; only real comfort complaint.
Ignition 2.0 Task Chair
Two whitelisted hands-on testers reviewed the mesh-back HON Ignition 2.0: NYT Wirecutter (the long-standing budget pick in its office-chair guide) and Tom's Guide. Both praise the effective adjustable lumbar support. Tom's Guide adds an easy sub-15-minute assembly and a comfortable contoured seat once adjusted, while Wirecutter notes more durable materials and smoother-rolling casters than similarly priced rivals. Knocks: a thinner-plastic lumbar that doesn't rise high enough, a higher-than-average 17-inch minimum seat height that leaves petite users' feet off the floor, no mesh seat on the base model, and mixed long-term comfort. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Effective adjustable lumbar support that helps posture; Easy, near-tool-free assembly in under 15 minutes; Comfortable contoured seat cushion once adjusted.
Flagged: Lumbar support is thinner plastic and doesn't rise high enough for some sitters; Higher-than-average 17-inch minimum seat height leaves petite users' feet off the floor; Long-term comfort is mediocre; a bony frame found the armrests and seat uncomfortable over sustained use.