Office Star ProGrid vs Generation by Knoll

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

Office Star

Office Star ProGrid

$580 – $650

Knoll

Generation by Knoll

$1,653 – $1,886

$1,073

lower starting price for Office Star ProGrid than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Office Star ProGridGeneration by Knoll

Price: $580 – $650$1,653 – $1,886
Seat height: 19.5–23 in (50–58 cm)16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
Seat depth: 19.5” D; Seat Travel: 3.75”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)
Recline: 2-to-1 synchro tilt control with adjustable tilt tensionSeat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
Arms: Height adjustable arms; Arms Max Inside: 19”; Arms to Floor Min: 25.25”; Arms to Seat Min: 6.5”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°
Lumbar support: Breathable ProGrid® back with built-in lumbar support; Ratchet back height adjustmentFixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in

Which is cheaper, the Office Star ProGrid or the Generation by Knoll?

The Office Star ProGrid is cheaper to start: $580 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Adjustability for the Office Star ProGrid, and comfort for the Generation by Knoll, based on review summaries.