X-Chair X1 vs Knoll Life Chair

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X-Chair

X-Chair X1

$729

Knoll

Knoll Life Chair

From $1,947

$1,218

lower starting price for X-Chair X1 than Knoll Life Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

X-Chair X1Knoll Life Chair

Price: $729From $1,947
Seat height: 15.56–19.75 in16.5–21.75 in (42-55 cm); 17" – 22.25"; 17.25–22.5 in (44-57 cm); 15.5" – 19.25"
Seat depth: 16–18 in15–19 in (38-48 cm)
Recline: Extensive Variable Recline allows you to recline and lock into position. Recline tension can be adjusted using one tension-resistant control.Angle Between Seat and Back 95° - 119°; Tilt Range of Back 24°
Arms: 4-Dimensional armrests come standard (up, down, side-to-side, front-to-back); option to upgrade to FS 360 rotational armrests; Armrest Height 7.125in - 10.625inArms available in fixed height, height-adjustable or high performance; high performance arms adjust 2.5" in armpad width (1.25" per side) and 3" armpad fore/aft movement; Arm Height from Floor 23.25" - 32.75" (height adjustable / high performance); 26.24" – 31.25" (fixed arm)
Headrest: Optional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$60)Optional headrest measures 9"W x 6" - 9"H
Lumbar support: Dynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®Lumbar Support (Fixed) 7.5"; optional height adjustable lumbar (Exceeds 5.5" - 9.8"), 11.5" x 5.5"
Warranty: 5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)Structural components: 12 Years; Upholstery, textiles, leathers, finishes: 3 Years