KI Altus vs X-Chair X1
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$152
lower starting price for X-Chair X1 than KI Altus at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- X1 Flex Mesh Office Chair | X-Chair Official Site ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- X-Chair - Warranty & Damages ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
KI AltusX-Chair X1
- Price
- $881 – $1,516$729
- Seat height
- 17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)15.56–19.75 in
- Seat depth
- 17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)16–18 in
- Load capacity
- supports up to 400 pounds275 lb (125 kg)
- Arms
- Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 7.125in - 10.625in
- Headrest
- Headrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)Optional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$60)
- Lumbar support
- Mesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar supportDynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®
- Warranty
- Lifetime5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the KI Altus or the X-Chair X1?
The X-Chair X1 is cheaper to start: $729 versus $881 for the KI Altus at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the KI Altus as standard and the X-Chair X1 as an option.
What do owners mention most?
Back support for the KI Altus, and price and value for the X-Chair X1, based on review summaries.
