Generation by Knoll vs Herman Miller Mirra 2

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

Generation by Knoll

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

VS
Herman Miller Mirra 2

Herman Miller

Herman Miller Mirra 2

$1,365 – $1,915

$288

lower starting price for Herman Miller Mirra 2 than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Generation by KnollHerman Miller Mirra 2
Price
$1,653 – $1,886$1,365 – $1,915
Seat height
16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)16–20.5 in standard; 14.75–19 in low; 16.75–22.25 in extended
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)16.25 in fixed; 16.25–18 in adjustable
Load capacity
300 lb (136.1 kg)350 lb (159 kg)
Recline
Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Harmonic 2 Tilt; options: Standard Tilt, Tilt Limiter, Tilt Limiter with Seat Angle
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°Options: No Arms, Fixed Arms, Fully Adjustable 4D Arms
Lumbar support
Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inPostureFit Sacral-Support Standard; Adjustable Lumbar-Support Optional
Warranty
12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)12-year, 3-shift warranty, with limited exceptions

What users mention

From 2 Generation by Knoll and 18 Herman Miller Mirra 2 user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Comfort

    Generation by Knoll6 mentions
    Herman Miller Mirra 217 mentions

  • Back support

    Generation by Knoll1 mention
    Herman Miller Mirra 216 mentions

  • Seat

    Generation by Knoll3 mentions
    Herman Miller Mirra 213 mentions

  • Design

    Generation by Knoll5 mentions
    Herman Miller Mirra 210 mentions

  • Adjustability

    Generation by Knoll2 mentions
    Herman Miller Mirra 211 mentions

  • Price and value

    Generation by Knoll2 mentions
    Herman Miller Mirra 29 mentions

Questions

Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the Herman Miller Mirra 2?

The Herman Miller Mirra 2 is cheaper to start: $1,365 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Herman Miller Mirra 2, rated for 350 lb versus 300 lb for the Generation by Knoll.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and comfort for the Herman Miller Mirra 2, based on review summaries.

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