Generation by Knoll vs HBADA X7 Air

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 Air

$1,399

7 years

longer warranty on Generation by Knoll than HBADA X7 Air (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Generation by KnollHBADA X7 Air

Price: $1,653 – $1,886$1,399
Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)17.52"–20.87" / 44.5–53 cm (3.35" / 8.5 cm adjustment)
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)15.94"–17.91" / 40.5–45.5 cm (1.97" / 5 cm adjustment)
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°Up to 140°; positions shown at 105°, 116°, 128° 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° 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

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

The HBADA X7 Air is cheaper to start: $1,399 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).