HBADA X7 Smart 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 X7 Smart

$1,509

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

30 lb

higher rated load for HBADA X7 Smart than Generation by Knoll (official specs)

Differences at a glance

HBADA X7 SmartGeneration by Knoll

Price: $1,509$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: Adjustable by 3.35" / 8.5 cm, from 17.52" to 20.87" / 44.5 - 53 cm16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: Adjustable by 1.97" / 5 cm, from 15.94" to 17.91" / 40.5 - 45.5 cm15.75–18.75 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: Positions shown at 105°, 116°, 128° and 140° (maximum)Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: 720° armrest system: 360° rotation, 20° flip, 4.33"/110mm front-back, 1.97"/50mm heightArm 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 Wings with AI smart lumbar tracking: 1.97"/50mm electric front-back, 1.77"/45mm manual up-down, 10° auto-adaptFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
Warranty: 5 years on five-star base, gas lift and casters; 3 years on tilt mechanism, height adjustment, lumbar system, armrests and backrest frame12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

Which is cheaper, the HBADA X7 Smart or the Generation by Knoll?

The HBADA X7 Smart is cheaper to start: $1,509 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).