Autonomous ErgoChair Pro 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 Pro

$499

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$1,154

lower starting price for Autonomous ErgoChair Pro than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Autonomous ErgoChair ProGeneration by Knoll

Price: $499$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 18.5–22 in (47–55.9 cm)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 19–21.5 in (48.3–54.6 cm)15.75–18.75 in with arms, 15.75–18.25 in armless (Ultra); 15–18 in with arms, 15–17.5 in armless (Thin)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136.1 kg)300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: Synchro-tilt; 22° recline range; 5 lock positions (Donati reclining mechanism)Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: 3D armrests; armrest height 11–14 in from seatArm 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: Sliding (height-adjustable) lumbar; 6 in lumbar height rangeFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty: Lifetime warranty12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

From 36 Autonomous ErgoChair Pro and 2 Generation by Knoll user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Price and value
Autonomous ErgoChair Pro45 mentions
Generation by Knoll2 mentions
Build quality
Autonomous ErgoChair Pro34 mentions
Generation by Knoll1 mention
Comfort
Autonomous ErgoChair Pro25 mentions
Generation by Knoll6 mentions
Back support
Autonomous ErgoChair Pro29 mentions
Generation by Knoll1 mention
Adjustability
Autonomous ErgoChair Pro26 mentions
Generation by Knoll2 mentions
Armrests
Autonomous ErgoChair Pro21 mentions
Generation by Knoll1 mention

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

The Autonomous ErgoChair Pro is cheaper to start: $499 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

Neither. Both are rated for 300 lb in their official specifications.

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Autonomous ErgoChair Pro, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.