KI Altus vs Anthros Chair
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,068
lower starting price for KI Altus than Anthros Chair at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Anthros User Manual v7.0 (PDF, 12/03/2025) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Anthros Help Center – Why does Anthros not include a head support? ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Features (anthros.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Anthros Warranty Page (anthros.com) ↗Checked Sep 26, 2026
- Anthros Store (US) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
KI AltusAnthros Chair
- Price
- $881 – $1,516From $1,949
- Seat height
- 17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)17.1–20.7 in (5-spoke swivel base); 17.9–21.1 in (4-spoke fixed base)
- Seat depth
- 17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)15.2–18.3 in (38.7–46.6 cm (official cm))
- Load capacity
- supports up to 400 pounds300 lb (136 kg)
- Arms
- Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless4D Arms (option) or No Arms; the arms adjust in height, width, depth and angle; Arm height 7.7–11.8 in; arm width (outside) 24.75–27 in
- Headrest
- Headrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)No headrest / head support
- Lumbar support
- Mesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar supportPrecision Posture System: independently adjustable Upper Back + Lower Back Pelvis Support (no conventional lumbar pad)
- Warranty
- Lifetime12-year limited warranty (components and workmanship, from date of purchase; original purchaser; non-transferable)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the KI Altus or the Anthros Chair?
The KI Altus is cheaper to start: $881 versus $1,949 for the Anthros Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Only the KI Altus (as standard); the Anthros Chair does not offer one.
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the KI Altus, and price and value for the Anthros Chair, based on review summaries.
