KI Altus vs Vitra ID Soft
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$114
lower starting price for KI Altus than Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Vitra Factbook ID Chair 2026 (EN), linked from vitra.com ID Trim/ID Soft pages, pp. 32–33 (ID Soft) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Vitra | Manufacturer Warranty (USA and Canada) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Vitra Online Shop US (price) ↗Checked Oct 2, 2026
KI AltusVitra ID Soft
- Price
- $881 – $1,516From $995
- Seat height
- 17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
- Seat depth
- 17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)400–450 mm; 380 mm
- Arms
- Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)
- Warranty
- Lifetime5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the KI Altus or the Vitra ID Soft?
The KI Altus is cheaper to start: $881 versus $995 for the Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the KI Altus, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.
