HÅG SoFi vs Knoll Life Chair
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$258
lower starting price for HÅG SoFi than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- HÅG SoFi factsheet ENG (Oct 2019), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Life Ergonomic Dimensions (Knoll, MillerKnoll library PDF linked from millerknoll.com Life Chair page) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Life Work Chair Product Detail (Knoll cut sheet, 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HÅG US Price List (Flokk, 8.6.26) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Knoll Office Seating Price List (April 2026) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
HÅG SoFiKnoll Life Chair
- Price
- $1,689 – $1,979From $1,947
- Seat height
- 395–545 mm (15.6–21.5 in); 450–640 mm (17.7–25.2 in)16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"
- Seat depth
- 380–460 mm (15.0–18.1 in)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
- Recline
- Tilt range is 20° forwards and 14° backwards from a neutral position 4° to the rearAngle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
- Arms
- HÅG SlideBack™ armrests: adjust height, width or slide backwards; optional extras (aluminium or plastic); arm height 185-300 mmArms available in fixed height, height-adjustable or high performance; high performance arms adjust 2.5" in armpad width (1.25" per side) and 3" armpad fore/aft movement; Arm Height from Floor 23.25" - 32.75" (height adjustable / high performance); 26.24" – 31.25" (fixed arm)
- Headrest
- Headrest foremost support point 630-835 mmOptional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"H
- Lumbar support
- Adjustable lumbar support standard; foremost support point 165-260 mmLumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
- Warranty
- 10-year guarantee against production defects (normal use up to 9 hours per day)Structural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years
What users mention
From 2 HÅG SoFi and 4 Knoll Life Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Design
HÅG SoFi6 mentionsKnoll Life Chair4 mentionsAdjustability
HÅG SoFi4 mentionsKnoll Life Chair2 mentionsBack support
HÅG SoFi4 mentionsKnoll Life Chair1 mentionBreathability
HÅG SoFi4 mentionsKnoll Life Chair1 mentionPrice and value
HÅG SoFi3 mentionsKnoll Life Chair2 mentionsHeadrest
HÅG SoFi3 mentionsKnoll Life Chair0 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the HÅG SoFi or the Knoll Life Chair?
The HÅG SoFi is cheaper to start: $1,689 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the HÅG SoFi as standard and the Knoll Life Chair as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Design for the HÅG SoFi, and design for the Knoll Life Chair, based on review summaries.

