KI Impress vs Generation by Knoll

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

KI Impress

$965 – $1,197

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$688

lower starting price for KI Impress than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

KI ImpressGeneration by Knoll

Price: $965 – $1,197$1,653 – $1,886
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)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 18 in (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)
Recline: Free-floating back; chair back angle approximate range of 24 degreesSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: Available with 4D arm, adjustable T-arm, or fixed loop armArm 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°
Warranty: Lifetime12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)

Which is cheaper, the KI Impress or the Generation by Knoll?

The KI Impress is cheaper to start: $965 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Sep 2026).