Autonomous ErgoChair Core vs Generation by Knoll

Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.

Autonomous

Autonomous ErgoChair Core

$299

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

10 years

longer warranty on Generation by Knoll than Autonomous ErgoChair Core (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Autonomous ErgoChair CoreGeneration by Knoll

Price: $299$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 20–23.8 in16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 18.5–20.5 in15.75–18.75 in with arms, 15.75–18.25 in armless (Ultra); 15–18 in with arms, 15–17.5 in armless (Thin)
Load capacity: 242.5 lb300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: 40°Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: 3DArm 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°
Warranty: 2 years12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

Which is cheaper, the Autonomous ErgoChair Core or the Generation by Knoll?

The Autonomous ErgoChair Core is cheaper to start: $299 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).