Generation by Knoll vs Allsteel Mimeo

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Generation by Knoll

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

VS
Allsteel Mimeo

Allsteel

Allsteel Mimeo

$1,976 – $3,560

$323

lower starting price for Generation by Knoll than Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores

Generation by KnollAllsteel Mimeo
Price
$1,653 – $1,886$1,976 – $3,560
Seat height
16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)16–21 in (40.6-53.3 cm); 22–32 in (55.9-81.3 cm)
Seat depth
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)15¼"–18¼"D
Recline
Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Weight-Activated Recline
Arms
Arm 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°Adjustable Arms 6⅞"–11½"H x 13¼"–21⅝"W x 11⅛"D; Fixed Arms 9⅞"H x 20⅜"W x 11⅛"D
Lumbar support
Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inIntelliBack Technology: back design automatically adjusts to your movements, providing customized lumbar support
Warranty
12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam; 5 years on mesh on Mimeo

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the Allsteel Mimeo?

The Generation by Knoll is cheaper to start: $1,653 versus $1,976 for the Allsteel Mimeo at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and comfort for the Allsteel Mimeo, based on review summaries.

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