Generation by Knoll vs HBADA J1
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,440
lower starting price for HBADA J1 than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- HBADA J1 Adjustable Office Chair – HBADA US official store ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
- US Knoll Store (price) ↗Checked Oct 11, 2026
Generation by KnollHBADA J1
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886$213
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)16.75–20.67 in (≈ 42.5–52.5 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)17.7 in (≈ 45 cm)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136.1 kg)250 lb (≈ 113 kg)
- 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°Flip-up armrests
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the HBADA J1?
The HBADA J1 is cheaper to start: $213 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The Generation by Knoll, rated for 300 lb versus 250 lb for the HBADA J1.
