Branch Pro vs Steelcase Leap V2: Which to Buy (2026)
Get the Branch Pro unless you’re over its weight rating. It has forward seat tilt and depth-adjustable lumbar at just over a third of the Leap V2’s new price.
The Leap V2 is rated to 400 lb against the Pro’s 275 lb. It also lists a 24/7 rating and 12 years of Steelcase coverage, against Branch’s 7 years. A remanufactured Leap V2 from Crandall sits between the two at about one and a half times the Pro.
Branch Pro vs Leap V2 at a Glance
| Spec | Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro | Steelcase Leap V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$499 (Branch direct and Amazon) | ~$1,400 new (Amazon) |
| Remanufactured price | Not listed | $749 (Crandall) |
| Arms | 5D (arm width, height, pad width, depth, pivot) | 4D (height, width, depth, pivot); arm height 7″ to 11″, gap between arms 12.75″ to 20″ |
| Adjustment points | 14 | Not listed as a count |
| Lumbar | Two-way adjustable (height and depth), fully removable | Height-adjustable, with a separate firmness dial; depth adjustment not listed |
| Seat height | Adjustable, range not listed; tall cylinder option for users over 5’11” | 16″ to 20.5″ |
| Seat depth | Adjustable, range not listed | 15.75″ to 18.75″ adjustable slider |
| Forward seat tilt | Yes | Not listed |
| Tilt and recline | Tilt and tilt tension; no degree range published | Natural Glide System recline, 5-position tilt lock with tension control; no degree range listed |
| Seat and back size | Not listed | Seat width 19.25″; back 18″W x 25″H |
| Weight capacity | 275 lbs (BIFMA, per Branch) | 400 lbs |
| Chair weight | 42 lbs | Not listed |
| Recommended fit | Not listed (tall cylinder add-on for users over 5’11”) | About 5’0″ to 6’4″ (per an Office Logix listing) |
| Warranty | 7 years | Steelcase Limited Lifetime, 12-year, 24/7-rated (remanufactured: Crandall 12-year) |
| Headrest | Optional add-on, two-axis adjustment | Not listed |
Figures come from Branch’s pages, BTOD and Furniblog reseller spec tables for the Leap V2, an Office Logix listing for its fit range, and the retailer listings; “not listed” means none states it.
Where to Buy Each One
The Pro is listed at the same price direct from Branch and on Amazon. Branch direct orders have a 30-day return window, and a flat $40 return shipping fee per chair comes out of the refund. Branch pays return shipping only for damaged items reported within three days of receipt.
Crandall lists free returns on its remanufactured chairs, the Leap V2 included.
Arms, Seat and Height
Narrow shoulders favor the Leap on paper: its arms pull in to a 12.75 inch gap, while the Pro’s arm width adjusts with no range listed. The Pro does add a fifth axis, pad width, which the Leap’s 4D arm spec doesn’t include.
Branch does not print the Pro’s seat ranges, so measure the seat depth you need with the office chair seat depth guide and ask Branch whether the Pro reaches it. Over 5’11”, add the tall cylinder to the order.
Lumbar Support
When the lumbar push feels too strong, the Leap V2 lets you turn it down with a separate firmness dial. On the Pro you pull it back or take it out.
Tilt and Recline
The Leap V2 reclines on its Natural Glide System and lists a separate 5-position tilt lock, so it’s the pick for holding the back at a chosen angle. The Pro has the edge on head support while reclined: it takes an optional two-axis headrest.
Other Chairs to Compare
Branch Pro vs Series 2
If you’re over 275 lb and the Leap V2 costs more than you want to spend, look at the Series 2. It’s rated to 400 lb and sells for roughly half the new Leap’s price, though it has no headrest option.
Leap V1 vs Leap V2
The older Leap costs less remanufactured: Crandall lists one below the Pro’s new price. The trade is less arm depth travel than the V2.
Branch Ergonomic Chair vs Pro
Start here when forward tilt and arm pad width won’t change how you work. The standard chair has 8 adjustment points to the Pro’s 14 and 3D arms.
Secretlab Titan Evo vs Branch Pro
A head pillow comes in the box, and Secretlab lists a recline of 85 to 165 degrees. It costs about a third more than the Pro, with a 3-year warranty extendable to 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more detail on each chair: Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro review · Steelcase Leap V2 review · Is the Steelcase Leap V2 worth it?