Herman Miller Cosm Low Back vs Generation by Knoll

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Cosm Low Back

$1,345 – $1,820

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$308

lower starting price for Herman Miller Cosm Low Back than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller Cosm Low BackGeneration by Knoll

Price: $1,345 – $1,820$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 14.8–21.4 in (37.6–54.4 cm)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 15.9 in (40.4 cm)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: 350 lb (158.8 kg)300 lb (136.1 kg)
Arms: Leaf Arms; Height-Adjustable Arms; Fixed Arms; No Arms; Arm Height: 7.3–11.7"Arm 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°
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptions12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

From 3 Herman Miller Cosm Low Back and 2 Generation by Knoll user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Comfort
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back7 mentions
Generation by Knoll6 mentions
Recline and tilt
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back9 mentions
Generation by Knoll1 mention
Design
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Generation by Knoll5 mentions
Adjustability
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Generation by Knoll2 mentions
Price and value
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back5 mentions
Generation by Knoll2 mentions
Size and fit
Herman Miller Cosm Low Back6 mentions
Generation by Knoll0 mentions

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back or the Generation by Knoll?

The Herman Miller Cosm Low Back is cheaper to start: $1,345 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Cosm Low Back, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Generation by Knoll.

What do owners mention most?

Recline and tilt for the Herman Miller Cosm Low Back, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.