Generation by Knoll vs HBADA E3 Ultra
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
7 years
longer warranty on Generation by Knoll than HBADA E3 Ultra (official terms)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- HBADA E3 Ultra Ergonomic Office Chair – HBADA UK official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- HBADA E3 Ultra Ergonomic Office Chair – HBADA US official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- HBADA E3 Ultra Ergonomic Office Chair – HBADA EU official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
Generation by KnollHBADA E3 Ultra
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886$809
- 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)1.97" seat-depth adjustment (HBADA does not publish the seat-depth range)
- 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°Reclines up to 140° with multiple locking positions
- 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-Mechanical Armrests: 360° pad rotation and body swivel
- Lumbar support
- Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in3-Zone Elastic Lumbar Support: wings rotate 40°, 14° dynamic support, 1" front/back, 1.6" up/down
- Warranty
- 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)5 years
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the HBADA E3 Ultra?
The HBADA E3 Ultra is cheaper to start: $809 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
