SIHOO M56C vs Generation by Knoll
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$1,468.01
lower starting price for SIHOO M56C than Generation by Knoll at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Sihoo M56C Ergonomic Office Chair - Full Back Support with Cotton Seat Cushion – Official US Sihoo Store ↗Checked Oct 13, 2026
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
SIHOO M56CGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- $184.99$1,653 – $1,886
- Seat depth
- 17.1 in (≈ 43.4 cm)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)
- Load capacity
- 300 lb (≈ 136 kg)300 lb (136.1 kg)
- Recline
- Maximum tilt angle of 125° (reclining lock with 1 position)Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
- Arms
- Armrests adjustable up and downArm 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
- Ultra-wide dynamic lumbar support: a flexible elastic plate that moves with the backrest (no manual adjustment listed)Fixed lumbar 9.25 in; optional adjustable lumbar 8.125–11.375 in
- Warranty
- 3 years12-year warranty (terms and conditions apply)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the SIHOO M56C or the Generation by Knoll?
The SIHOO M56C is cheaper to start: $184.99 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
Neither. Both are rated for 300 lb in their official specifications.
