Allsteel Mimeo vs Generation by Knoll

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Allsteel Mimeo

Allsteel

Allsteel Mimeo

$1,976 – $3,560

VS
Generation by Knoll

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$323

lower starting price for Generation by Knoll than Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores

Allsteel MimeoGeneration by Knoll
Price
$1,976 – $3,560$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height
16–21 in (40.6-53.3 cm); 22–32 in (55.9-81.3 cm)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth
15¼"–18¼"D15.75–18.75 in with arms, 15.75–18.25 in armless (Ultra); 15–18 in with arms, 15–17.5 in armless (Thin)
Recline
Weight-Activated ReclineSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms
Adjustable Arms 6⅞"–11½"H x 13¼"–21⅝"W x 11⅛"D; Fixed Arms 9⅞"H x 20⅜"W x 11⅛"DArm height from seat 6.625–11.125 in (Thin) / 6.125–10.625 in (Ultra); High performance arm pads adjust 2 in width (1 per arm), 1.5 in depth and pivot 45°
Lumbar support
IntelliBack Technology: back design automatically adjusts to your movements, providing customized lumbar supportFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam; 5 years on mesh on Mimeo12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Allsteel Mimeo or the Generation by Knoll?

The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 versus $1,976 for the Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Allsteel Mimeo, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.

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