HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) vs Anthros Chair

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

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

HBADA

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

$499 – $549

VS
Anthros Chair

Anthros

Anthros Chair

From $1,949

$1,450

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) than Anthros Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)Anthros Chair
Price
$499 – $549From $1,949
Seat height
46.5–55 cm (≈ 18.3–21.7 in)17.1–20.7 in (5-spoke swivel base); 17.9–21.1 in (4-spoke fixed base)
Seat depth
43–48 cm (≈ 16.9–18.9 in)15.2–18.3 in (38.7–46.6 cm (official cm))
Load capacity
330 lb300 lb (136 kg)
Recline
5-level tilting, max. 140°Decompress Mode tilt: 0°–16°; five tilt options – three locked positions (Active −2°, Standard 1°, Decompress 5°) and two unlocked (Free-Float, Full Decompress to 16°)
Arms
360° Omni-Motion Mech-Armrests: pad rotation 360°, height 7 cm, forward/backward 10 cm, 40° synchronized recline; Armrest Height: 68.5cm–84cm (≈ 27–33.1 in)4D Arms (option) or No Arms; the arms adjust in height, width, depth and angle; Arm height 7.7–11.8 in; arm width (outside) 24.75–27 in
Headrest
4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, up/down 4 cm, forward/backward 7 cmNo headrest / head support
Lumbar support
3-Zone Floating Wing Lumbar Support System: height 5 cm (6 levels), forward/backward 3 cm (4 levels), 40° side-wing rotation (3 levels), 12° spring-based adaptive supportPrecision Posture System: independently adjustable Upper Back + Lower Back Pelvis Support (no conventional lumbar pad)
Warranty
5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other components12-year limited warranty (components and workmanship, from date of purchase; original purchaser; non-transferable)

Questions

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) or the Anthros Chair?

The HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $499 versus $1,949 for the Anthros Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Only the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) (as standard); the Anthros Chair does not offer one.

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