UPLIFT Pursuit vs KI Altus
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$382
lower starting price for UPLIFT Pursuit than KI Altus at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- Pursuit Ergonomic Chair CHR455 Specifications (SP-CHR455-1.5) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Altus Seating Price List, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Altus Task Chair product page, KI ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Pursuit Ergonomic Chair | UPLIFT Desk ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
UPLIFT PursuitKI Altus
- Price
- $499$881 – $1,516
- Seat height
- 17" to 21" H17–21.75 in (43.2–55.2 cm); 16.25–20.75 in (41.3–52.7 cm)
- Seat depth
- 18.9" D; Usable seat depth 18"17.25–19.75 in (43.8–50.2 cm); 15.5–18 in (39.4–45.7 cm)
- Load capacity
- 250 lb (≈ 113 kg)supports up to 400 pounds
- Arms
- 3" vertical adjustment; armrest pad angle (in and out)Adjustable arms, fixed arms, or armless
- Headrest
- Integrated adjustable headrest; headrest height adjustment 3.9"Headrest available (Mesh Task / Fabric Task Headrest Adjustable Armchair)
- Lumbar support
- Lumbar support height (adjusts with seat back height); lumbar support depthMesh chair: optional adjustable lumbar (height and depth); fabric chair: automatic lumbar support
- Warranty
- 15 year warranty on all UPLIFT Desk productsLifetime
Questions
Which is cheaper, the UPLIFT Pursuit or the KI Altus?
The UPLIFT Pursuit is cheaper to start: $499 versus $881 for the KI Altus at the brand stores (Sep 2026).
Which has a headrest?
Both: the UPLIFT Pursuit as standard and the KI Altus as standard.
What do owners mention most?
Adjustability for the UPLIFT Pursuit, and back support for the KI Altus, based on review summaries.



