Vitra ID Soft vs Allsteel Acuity

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

Allsteel

Allsteel Acuity

$2,655 – $6,192

$1,660

lower starting price for Vitra ID Soft than Allsteel Acuity at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftAllsteel Acuity

Price: From $995$2,655 – $6,192
Recline: FlowMotion mechanism, lockable in upright sitting position, optional synchronised forward tilt; or optional AutoMotion mechanism with automatic weight adjustment and two backrest tension settings (hard or soft). No recline angle published.Weight-activated mechanism synchronizes seat and back movements; slide control locks, tightens and loosens the tilt
Arms: 2D armrests (height, width) or 3D armrests (height, width, depth, 360° swivel); ring armrests for conference use; also without armrests. Armrest height above seat 195–295 mm (7¾″–11½″)8-way adjustable arms
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)Limited Lifetime Warranty; 12 years on seating controls, pneumatic cylinders, glides, casters, arm caps, foam

From 4 Vitra ID Soft and 10 Allsteel Acuity user reviews, most mentioned first. Green is liked, orange is a caution.

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Soft or the Allsteel Acuity?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $2,655 for the Allsteel Acuity at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, and adjustability for the Allsteel Acuity, based on review summaries.