Steelcasecommunity · Sep 10, 2026

Steelcase Leap V2 review

This reviewer explains that the Leap does not lock its recline angle except in the upright position, which is a significant limitation for anyone wanting to stay reclined effortlessly. While you can adjust the tilt tension to stay reclined, you'll need to crank down the tension knobs quite a bit. They also point out that the Leap isn't the best choice for long-term reclining because the arms don't move with the backrest—they stay pretty far forward when you're reclined back. The reviewer recommends the Atlas headrest specifically, but notes that it represents the weakest orientation for the headrest on this chair.

Cons

  • Does not lock recline angle except when upright
  • Requires cranking down tension knobs significantly to stay reclined
  • Arms don't move with the backrest and stay far forward when reclined
  • Not ideal for long-term reclining use
  • Atlas headrest is in its weakest orientation on this chair
Steelcase Leap V2

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Steelcase Leap V2

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