Steelcase Karman vs KI Impress

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

Steelcase

Steelcase Karman

$1,199 – $1,543

KI Impress

$965 – $1,197

$234

lower starting price for KI Impress than Steelcase Karman at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanKI Impress

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$965 – $1,197
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)17.75–22.25 in (45.1–56.5 cm); 16.75–19.5 in (42.5–49.5 cm); 20.5–26.75 in (52.1–67.9 cm)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)18 in (45.7 cm)
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsFree-floating back; chair back angle approximate range of 24 degrees
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directionsAvailable with 4D arm, adjustable T-arm, or fixed loop arm
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime WarrantyLifetime

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Karman or the KI Impress?

The KI Impress is cheaper to start: $965 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Karman at the brand stores (Sep 2026).