Herman Miller Aeron vs KI Impress

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

KI Impress

$965 – $1,197

$810

lower starting price for KI Impress than Herman Miller Aeron at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller AeronKI Impress

Price: $1,775 – $2,840$965 – $1,197
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)17.75–22.25 in (45.1–56.5 cm); 16.75–19.5 in (42.5–49.5 cm); 20.5–26.75 in (52.1–67.9 cm)
Seat depth: 16 / 17 / 18.5 in (40.6 / 43.2 / 47.0 cm)18 in (45.7 cm)
Recline: Harmonic 2 Tilt; options: Standard/Basic tilt, Tilt Limiter, Tilt Limiter with Seat AngleFree-floating back; chair back angle approximate range of 24 degrees
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)Available with 4D arm, adjustable T-arm, or fixed loop arm
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptionsLifetime

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Aeron or the KI Impress?

The KI Impress is cheaper to start: $965 versus $1,775 for the Herman Miller Aeron at the brand stores (Oct 2026).