HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) vs Knoll Life Chair

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HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

HBADA

HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

$659 – $709

VS
Knoll Life Chair

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

$1,288

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)Knoll Life Chair
Price
$659 – $709From $1,947
Seat height
46–54.5 cm (≈ 18.1–21.5 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
45–50 cm (≈ 17.7–19.7 in)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
Recline
Four recline positions: 105°, 115°, 130° and 140°Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
Arms
720° Omni-Functional Armrests: pad rotation 360°, body swivel 360°, height 2.76"/7cm, forward/backward 2.36"/6cm, flip-up 26° / flip-down 13°; Armrest Height: 28.3"–34.4"Arms 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
4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, height 1.57"/4cm, forward/backward 2.76"/7cmOptional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"H
Lumbar support
3-Zone Adaptive Lumbar Support System: 6-level height adjustment 2.36"/6cm, forward/backward 1.26"/3.2cm (adaptive/lock modes), adaptive glide 1.18"/3cm, 40° side wing rotation (3 levels)Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
Warranty
5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other componentsStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years

Questions

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) or the Knoll Life Chair?

The HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $659 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) as standard and the Knoll Life Chair as an option.

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