Generation by Knoll vs HBADA X7 Smart

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 X7 Smart

$1,509

30 lb

higher rated load for HBADA X7 Smart than Generation by Knoll (official specs)

Differences at a glance

Generation by KnollHBADA X7 Smart

Price: $1,653 – $1,886$1,509
Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)Adjustable by 3.35" / 8.5 cm, from 17.52" to 20.87" / 44.5 - 53 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)Adjustable by 1.97" / 5 cm, from 15.94" to 17.91" / 40.5 - 45.5 cm
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°Positions shown at 105°, 116°, 128° and 140° (maximum)
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° armrest system: 360° rotation, 20° flip, 4.33"/110mm front-back, 1.97"/50mm height
Lumbar support: Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in3-Zone Floating Wings with AI smart lumbar tracking: 1.97"/50mm electric front-back, 1.77"/45mm manual up-down, 10° auto-adapt
Warranty: 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)5 years on five-star base, gas lift and casters; 3 years on tilt mechanism, height adjustment, lumbar system, armrests and backrest frame

Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the HBADA X7 Smart?

The HBADA X7 Smart is cheaper to start: $1,509 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).