Generation by Knoll vs Okamura Baron

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

Okamura

Okamura Baron

From ¥167,640

≈ $1,070

Differences at a glance

Generation by KnollOkamura Baron

Price: $1,653 – $1,886From ¥167,640
Seat height: 16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)415–515 mm (16.3–20.3 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)400–450 mm (15.7–17.7 in)
Recline: Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°Ankle-tilt recline (back and seat slide in sync); recline angle 23°
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: ratchet height adjustment 100 mm; pad angle 90° (inward 60° in 2 steps, outward 30° in 1 step)
Lumbar support: Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 inLumbar support (option): 5 height steps (50 mm)
Warranty: 12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)Structure 8 years (purchases from Jan 5, 2021); mechanisms and moving parts 2 years; exterior and surface finish 1 year

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

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the Generation by Knoll, and back support for the Okamura Baron, based on review summaries.