Vitra ID Soft vs X-Chair X3

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

X-Chair

X-Chair X3

$979

Nearly the same price

$995 vs $979 starting prices at the brand stores (Vitra ID Soft vs X-Chair X3)

Differences at a glance

Vitra ID SoftX-Chair X3

Price: From $995$979
Seat height: 400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height17.69–22 in
Seat depth: 400–450 mm; 380 mm16.75–19.25 in
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.SciFloat Infinite Recline + Tilt Lock and Tension allows you to recline and lock into position or increase tension in your recline motion for more fluid movement.
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″)4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 5.875in - 8.875in
Warranty: 5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)

Which is cheaper, the Vitra ID Soft or the X-Chair X3?

The X-Chair X3 is cheaper to start: $979 versus $995 for the Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores (Oct 2026).

What do owners mention most?

Price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, and comfort for the X-Chair X3, based on review summaries.