Herman Miller Sayl vs Knoll Life Chair

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

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Sayl

$935 – $1,580

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

$1,012

lower starting price for Herman Miller Sayl than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Herman Miller SaylKnoll Life Chair

Price: $935 – $1,580From $1,947
Seat height: 16–20.5 in standard; 15–19 in low; 16.5–22 in extended16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"
Seat depth: 16.5 in fixed; 16–18 in adjustable15–19 in (38-48 cm)
Recline: Harmonic Tilt; Tilt Limiter standard, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle optionalAngle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
Arms: Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Height Adjustable Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D ArmsArms 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)
Lumbar support: PostureFit Sacral Support Standard; Lumbar Support OptionalLumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
Warranty: 12-year, 3-shiftStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years

From 23 Herman Miller Sayl and 4 Knoll Life Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Herman Miller Sayl or the Knoll Life Chair?

The Herman Miller Sayl is cheaper to start: $935 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Herman Miller Sayl, and design for the Knoll Life Chair, based on review summaries.