HBADA E3 Ultra vs Generation by Knoll

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HBADA E3 Ultra

HBADA

HBADA E3 Ultra

$809

VS
Generation by Knoll

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

7 years

longer warranty on Generation by Knoll than HBADA E3 Ultra (official terms)

HBADA E3 UltraGeneration by Knoll
Price
$809$1,653 – $1,886
Seat depth
1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)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
Reclines up to 140° with multiple locking positionsSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms
720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivelArm 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 Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/downFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty
5 years12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

Questions

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Ultra or the Generation by Knoll?

The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

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