X-Chair X-Tech vs Vitra ID Soft
Side by side from official specifications, sourced prices and User Insights. No written comparison exists for this pair yet.
$850
lower starting price for Vitra ID Soft than X-Chair X-Tech at the brand stores
Differences at a glance
Sources
- X-Tech Ultimate Executive Office Chair | X-Chair Official Site ↗Checked Oct 3, 2026
- Vitra Factbook ID Chair 2026 (EN), linked from vitra.com ID Trim/ID Soft pages, pp. 32–33 (ID Soft) ↗Checked Sep 29, 2026
- Vitra Online Shop US (price) ↗Checked Oct 2, 2026
X-Chair X-TechVitra ID Soft
- Price
- $1,845From $995
- Seat height
- 17.5–20.88 in400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
- Seat depth
- 16.5–19.25 in400–450 mm; 380 mm
- Recline
- SciFloat Infinite Recline + Tilt Lock and TensionFlowMotion 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
- 4D arms (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); optional FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 6in - 8.75in2D 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″)
Questions
Which is cheaper, the X-Chair X-Tech or the Vitra ID Soft?
The Vitra ID Soft is cheaper to start: $995 versus $1,845 for the X-Chair X-Tech at the brand stores (Oct 2026).
What do owners mention most?
Breathability for the X-Chair X-Tech, and price and value for the Vitra ID Soft, based on review summaries.
