Knoll Life Chair vs HÅG SoFi
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$258
lower starting price for HÅG SoFi than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Life Ergonomic Dimensions (Knoll, MillerKnoll library PDF linked from millerknoll.com Life Chair page) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HÅG SoFi factsheet ENG (Oct 2019), Flokk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Life Work Chair Product Detail (Knoll cut sheet, 2020) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Knoll Office Seating Price List (April 2026) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- HÅG US Price List (Flokk, 8.6.26) (price) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
Knoll Life ChairHÅG SoFi
- Price
- From $1,947$1,689 – $1,979
- Seat height
- 16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"395–545 mm (15.6–21.5 in); 450–640 mm (17.7–25.2 in)
- Seat depth
- 15–19 in (38-48 cm)380–460 mm (15.0–18.1 in)
- Recline
- Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°Tilt range is 20° forwards and 14° backwards from a neutral position 4° to the rear
- Arms
- Arms available in fixed height, height-adjustable or high performance; high performance arms adjust 2.5" in armpad width (1.25" per side) and 3" armpad fore/aft movement; Arm Height from Floor 23.25" - 32.75" (height adjustable / high performance); 26.24" – 31.25" (fixed arm)HÅG SlideBack™ armrests: adjust height, width or slide backwards; optional extras (aluminium or plastic); arm height 185-300 mm
- Headrest
- Optional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"HHeadrest foremost support point 630-835 mm
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"Adjustable lumbar support standard; foremost support point 165-260 mm
- Warranty
- Structural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years10-year guarantee against production defects (normal use up to 9 hours per day)
What users mention
From 4 Knoll Life Chair and 2 HÅG SoFi user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.
Design
Knoll Life Chair4 mentionsHÅG SoFi6 mentionsAdjustability
Knoll Life Chair2 mentionsHÅG SoFi4 mentionsPrice and value
Knoll Life Chair2 mentionsHÅG SoFi3 mentionsBack support
Knoll Life Chair1 mentionHÅG SoFi4 mentionsBreathability
Knoll Life Chair1 mentionHÅG SoFi4 mentionsHeadrest
Knoll Life Chair0 mentionsHÅG SoFi3 mentions
Questions
Which is cheaper, the Knoll Life Chair or the HÅG SoFi?
The HÅG SoFi is cheaper to start: $1,689 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the Knoll Life Chair as an option and the HÅG SoFi as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Design for the Knoll Life Chair, and design for the HÅG SoFi, based on review summaries.

