KI Altus vs Generation by Knoll
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$772
lower starting price for KI Altus than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
KI AltusGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- $881 – $1,516$1,653 – $1,886
- Seat height
- 17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
- Seat depth
- 17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 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
- supports up to 400 pounds300 lb (136.1 kg)
- Arms
- Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armlessArm 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°
- Lumbar support
- Mesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar supportFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
- Warranty
- Lifetime12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the KI Altus or the Generation by Knoll?
The KI Altus is cheaper to start: $881 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the KI Altus, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.
