HBADA E3 Ultra vs Knoll Life Chair

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

HBADA

HBADA E3 Ultra

$809

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

$1,138

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Ultra than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

HBADA E3 UltraKnoll Life Chair

Price: $809From $1,947
Seat depth: 1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
Recline: Reclines up to 140° with multiple locking positionsAngle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
Arms: 720° Omni-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivelArms 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 Biaxial Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, tilt and rotation 70°, up/down 1.8", forward/backward 2.2"Optional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"H
Lumbar support: 3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/downLumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
Warranty: 5 yearsStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years

Which is cheaper, the HBADA E3 Ultra or the Knoll Life Chair?

The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the HBADA E3 Ultra as standard and the Knoll Life Chair as an option.