Generation by Knoll vs Interstuhl Pure Active

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

Interstuhl

Interstuhl Pure Active

€755 – €799

≈ $860 – $910

2 years

longer warranty on Generation by Knoll than Interstuhl Pure Active (official terms)

Differences at a glance

Generation by KnollInterstuhl Pure Active

Price: $1,653 – $1,886€755 – €799
Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)430–535 mm (16.9–21.1 in); low: 385 - 445 mm (15.2–17.5 in); high: 450 - 580 mm (17.7–22.8 in)
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)460 mm (18.1 in)
Load capacity: 300 lb (136.1 kg)120 kg (265 lb)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Smart Spring technology: material flexibility in the upper backrest of up to 22 degrees to each side; lateral range of movement of up to 26 degrees on the seat; forward movements of up to 12 degrees
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°T-armrests, rigid; 4D T-armrests, adjustable height/width/depth, rotatable (options)
Warranty: 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)10-year warranty

From 2 Generation by Knoll and 1 Interstuhl Pure Active user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and adjustability for the Interstuhl Pure Active, based on review summaries.