KI Impress vs Herman Miller Embody

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

KI Impress

$965 – $1,197

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Embody

$2,230 – $2,705

$1,265

lower starting price for KI Impress than Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

KI ImpressHerman Miller Embody

Price: $965 – $1,197$2,230 – $2,705
Seat height: 17.75–22.25 in (45.1–56.5 cm); 16.75–19.5 in (42.5–49.5 cm); 20.5–26.75 in (52.1–67.9 cm)16–20.5 in (standard); 15–19 in (low); 17–22 in (extended)
Seat depth: 18 in (45.7 cm)15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm)
Recline: Free-floating back; chair back angle approximate range of 24 degreesTilt + Kicker (extended recline for stretching); Tilt Limiter; tilt tension knob
Arms: Available with 4D arm, adjustable T-arm, or fixed loop armFully Adjustable Arms (height and width)
Warranty: Lifetime12-year, 3-shift

Which is cheaper, the KI Impress or the Herman Miller Embody?

The KI Impress is cheaper to start: $965 versus $2,230 for the Herman Miller Embody at the brand stores (Sep 2026).