Steelcase Karman vs KI Torsion Air

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 Torsion Air

$904 – $944

$295

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

Differences at a glance

Steelcase KarmanKI Torsion Air

Price: $1,199 – $1,543$904 – $944
Seat height: 15.625–20 in (39.7–50.8 cm)18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm)
Seat depth: Fixed seat depth (no number given)18.5 in (47.0 cm)
Recline: Comfort dial supports four recline positionsTorsion flex back; gradually increasing resistance over the full 12 degrees of back flex
Arms: 4D arms or armless; 4D ARM: raise up and down, pivot in and out, shift in all directionsArms or armless
Warranty: Steelcase Limited Lifetime WarrantyLifetime

Which is cheaper, the Steelcase Karman or the KI Torsion Air?

The KI Torsion Air is cheaper to start: $904 versus $1,199 for the Steelcase Karman at the brand stores (Sep 2026).