SIHOO M18 vs Knoll Life Chair

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

SIHOO M18

SIHOO

SIHOO M18

$289.99 – $299.99

VS
Knoll Life Chair

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

$1,657.01

lower starting price for SIHOO M18 than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

SIHOO M18Knoll Life Chair
Price
$289.99 – $299.99From $1,947
Seat height
44–54 cm16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"
Seat depth
17.91 in (≈ 45.5 cm)15–19 in (38-48 cm)
Recline
Maximum 126° recline angleAngle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
Arms
Adjustable armrests (Up and down)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)
Headrest
Headrest moves 3.9" up and down and pivots 45°Optional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"H
Lumbar support
Lumbar support adjusts vertically and horizontallyLumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
Warranty
3 yearsStructural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years

What users mention

From 5 SIHOO M18 and 4 Knoll Life Chair user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

  • Price and value

    SIHOO M1813 mentions
    Knoll Life Chair2 mentions
  • Adjustability

    SIHOO M1810 mentions
    Knoll Life Chair2 mentions
  • Design

    SIHOO M185 mentions
    Knoll Life Chair4 mentions
  • Back support

    SIHOO M187 mentions
    Knoll Life Chair1 mention
  • Breathability

    SIHOO M187 mentions
    Knoll Life Chair1 mention
  • Build quality

    SIHOO M187 mentions
    Knoll Life Chair1 mention

Questions

Which is cheaper, the SIHOO M18 or the Knoll Life Chair?

The SIHOO M18 is cheaper to start: $289.99 versus $1,947 for the Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

Which has a headrest?

Both: the SIHOO M18 as standard and the Knoll Life Chair as an option.

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the SIHOO M18, and design for the Knoll Life Chair, based on review summaries.

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