Ergohuman Elite vs Generation by Knoll

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

Ergohuman

Ergohuman Elite

€1,178.95

≈ $1,340

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

2 years

longer warranty on Generation by Knoll than Ergohuman Elite (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Ergohuman EliteGeneration by Knoll

Price: €1,178.95$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 500–600 mm (19.7–23.6 in)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 490–540 mm (19.3–21.3 in)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: 150 kg (331 lb)300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: Dual pivot, synchro mechanism; lockable back tilt; recline tension controlSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: 5D adjustable armrests: height, width, depth, angle and armpad tiltArm 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: Integrated lumbar support with tension controlFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty: 10-year manufacturer's guarantee12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

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Comfort for the Ergohuman Elite, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.