Generation by Knoll vs KI Altus
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$772
lower starting price for KI Altus 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
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
Generation by KnollKI Altus
- Price
- $1,653 – $1,886$881 – $1,516
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 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)17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (136.1 kg)supports up to 400 pounds
- 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°Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless
- Lumbar support
- Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inMesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar support
- Warranty
- 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)Lifetime
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Generation by Knoll or the KI Altus?
The KI Altus is cheaper to start: $881 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and back support for the KI Altus, based on review summaries.
