Vitra ID Soft vs Vitra Physix

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

Vitra

Vitra Physix

From $1,520

$525

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

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftVitra Physix

Price: From $995From $1,520
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height390–510 mm
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm435 mm
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.Synchronised movement, individual adjustment of backrest resistance and locking device in upright position
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″)Flexible frame and armrests in polyamide (deep black or soft grey)
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)5 years

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Soft or the Vitra Physix?

The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,520 for the Vitra Physix at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

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