SIHOO M59AS vs Generation by Knoll
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
9 years
longer warranty on Generation by Knoll than SIHOO M59AS (official terms)
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Sihoo M59AS Ergonomic Chair | Dual-Section Back & Flip-Up Armrests – UK Sihoo official Shop ↗Checked Oct 9, 2026
- Generation by Knoll Dimensions, Features and Operating Instructions (PDF, generation_dimensions.pdf, knoll.com) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
- Sihoo M59AS Ergonomic Office Chair with Dual-Section Backrest – Official US Sihoo Store ↗Checked Oct 9, 2026
- Generation Chair by Knoll® | Knoll (official Knoll store; knoll.com/product/generation-by-knoll redirects here) ↗Checked Sep 28, 2026
SIHOO M59ASGeneration by Knoll
- Price
- $449.99$1,653 – $1,886
- Seat height
- 46.5–56.5 cm16.5–21.75 in (Thin Seat Foam); 17.25–22.5 in (Ultra Seat Foam)
- Seat depth
- 17.13 in (≈ 43.5 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
- 330 lb (≈ 150 kg)300 lb (136.1 kg)
- Recline
- Recline up to 126°Seat-to-back angle 96°–111°; back tilt range 15°; synchronized recline ratio seat:back 1°:4.4°
- Arms
- 3D coordinated flip-up armrests (flip up and down, left and right, forward and backward)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
- Dynamic lumbar support in a dual-section backrestFixed 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 M59AS or the Generation by Knoll?
The SIHOO M59AS is cheaper to start: $449.99 versus $1,653 for the Generation by Knoll at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
Which has a higher weight capacity?
The SIHOO M59AS, rated for 330 lb versus 300 lb for the Generation by Knoll.
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