Generation by Knoll vs HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

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

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

HBADA

HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

$659 – $709

$994

lower starting price for HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Generation by KnollHBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)

Price: $1,653 – $1,886$659 – $709
Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)46–54.5 cm (≈ 18.1–21.5 in)
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)45–50 cm (≈ 17.7–19.7 in)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136.1 kg)330 lb
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Four recline positions: 105°, 115°, 130° and 140°
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°720° Omni-Functional Armrests: pad rotation 360°, body swivel 360°, height 2.76"/7cm, forward/backward 2.36"/6cm, flip-up 26° / flip-down 13°; Armrest Height: 28.3"–34.4"
Lumbar support: Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in3-Zone Adaptive Lumbar Support System: 6-level height adjustment 2.36"/6cm, forward/backward 1.26"/3.2cm (adaptive/lock modes), adaptive glide 1.18"/3cm, 40° side wing rotation (3 levels)
Warranty: 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)5 years on core load-bearing components (base, gas lift, casters); 3 years on other components

Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition)?

The HBADA E3 Pro (2026 Edition) is cheaper to start: $659 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).