KI Altus vs UPLIFT Pursuit
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$382
lower starting price for UPLIFT Pursuit than KI Altus at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Pursuit Ergonomic Chair CHR455 Specifications (SP-CHR455-1.5) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Pursuit Ergonomic Chair | UPLIFT Desk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
KI AltusUPLIFT Pursuit
- Price
- $881 – $1,516$499
- Seat height
- 17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)17" to 21" H
- Seat depth
- 17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)18.9" D; Usable seat depth 18"
- Load capacity
- supports up to 400 pounds250 lb (≈ 113 kg)
- Arms
- Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless3" vertical adjustment; armrest pad angle (in and out)
- Headrest
- Headrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)Integrated adjustable headrest; headrest height adjustment 3.9"
- Lumbar support
- Mesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar supportLumbar support height (adjusts with seat back height); lumbar support depth
- Warranty
- Lifetime15 year warranty on all UPLIFT Desk products
Questions
Which is cheaper, the KI Altus or the UPLIFT Pursuit?
The UPLIFT Pursuit 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 UPLIFT Pursuit as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the KI Altus, and adjustability for the UPLIFT Pursuit, based on review summaries.
