KI Altus vs HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

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

KI Altus

$881 – $1,516

HBADA

HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

$499 – $549

$382

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) than KI Altus at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

KI AltusHBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)

Price: $881 – $1,516$499 – $549
Seat height: 17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)46.5–55 cm (≈ 18.3–21.7 in)
Seat depth: 17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)43–48 cm (≈ 16.9–18.9 in)
Load capacity: supports up to 400 pounds330 lb
Arms: Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless360° Omni-Motion Mech-Armrests: pad rotation 360°, height 7 cm, forward/backward 10 cm, 40° synchronized recline; Armrest Height: 68.5cm–84cm (≈ 27–33.1 in)
Headrest: Headrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)4D Dual-Axis Adjustable Headrest: frame rotation 70°, axis rotation 70°, up/down 4 cm, forward/backward 7 cm
Lumbar support: Mesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar support3-Zone Floating Wing Lumbar Support System: height 5 cm (6 levels), forward/backward 3 cm (4 levels), 40° side-wing rotation (3 levels), 12° spring-based adaptive support
Warranty: Lifetime5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other components

Which is cheaper, the KI Altus or the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition)?

The HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $499 versus $881 for the KI Altus at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the KI Altus as standard and the HBADA E3 Air (2026 Edition) as standard.