Herman Miller Aeron vs Arper Kinesit

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Aeron

$1,775 – $2,840

Arper

Arper Kinesit

$1,655 – $2,862

Nearly the same price

$1,775 vs $1,655 starting prices at the brand stores (Herman Miller Aeron vs Arper Kinesit)

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller AeronArper Kinesit

Price: $1,775 – $2,840$1,655 – $2,862
Seat height: 14.4–19.3 in (36.6–49 cm); 14.8–22.8 in (37.6–57.9 cm); 15.8–22.8 in (40.1–57.9 cm)16.5–21.25 in
Recline: Harmonic 2 Tilt; options: Standard/Basic tilt, Tilt Limiter, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle3-position backrest recline
Arms: Arm height 7.5–11.5 in (adjustable arms); 8.5 in (fixed arms); Options: Fully Adjustable Arms, Height-Adjustable Arms with Pivot, Height-Adjustable Arms, No Arms, Stationary Arms; Arm Height 7.5–11.5 in (Fully Adjustable Arms, specs page)fixed or adjustable nylon armrests on request
Lumbar support: Options: No additional support, PostureFit, Adjustable Lumbar Support, Adjustable PostureFit SLadjustable lumbar support, up to 2 3/8"

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Aeron or the Arper Kinesit?

The Arper Kinesit is cheaper to start: $1,655 versus $1,775 for the Herman Miller Aeron at the brand stores (Oct 2026).