Vitra Physix vs Vitra ID Soft

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

Vitra

Vitra Physix

From $1,520

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

$525

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

Differences at a glance

Vitra PhysixVitra ID Soft

Price: From $1,520From $995
Seat height: 390–510 mm400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 435 mm400–450 mm; 380 mm
Recline: Synchronised movement, individual adjustment of backrest resistance and locking device in upright positionFlowMotion 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.
Arms: Flexible frame and armrests in polyamide (deep black or soft grey)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″)
Warranty: 5 years5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

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

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?

Adjustability for the Vitra Physix, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.