HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) vs Generation by Knoll

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

HBADA

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

$499 – $549

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$1,154

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)Generation by Knoll

Price: $499 – $549$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 46.5–55 cm (≈ 18.3–21.7 in)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 43–48 cm (≈ 16.9–18.9 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: 330 lb300 lb (136.1 kg)
Recline: 5-level tilting, max. 140°Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
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)Arm 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: 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 supportFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty: 5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other components12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) or the Generation by Knoll?

The HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $499 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).