X-Chair X3 vs Anthros Chair

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

X-Chair

X-Chair X3

$979

Anthros

Anthros Chair

From $1,949

$970

lower starting price for X-Chair X3 than Anthros Chair at the brand stores

Differences at a glance

X-Chair X3Anthros Chair

Price: $979From $1,949
Seat height: 17.69–22 in17.1–20.7 in (5-spoke swivel base); 17.9–21.1 in (4-spoke fixed base)
Seat depth: 16.75–19.25 in15.2–18.3 in (38.7–46.6 cm (official cm))
Load capacity: 275 lb (125 kg)300 lb (136 kg)
Recline: 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.Decompress Mode tilt: 0°–16°; five tilt options – three locked positions (Active −2°, Standard 1°, Decompress 5°) and two unlocked (Free-Float, Full Decompress to 16°)
Arms: 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 - 8.875in4D Arms (option) or No Arms; the arms adjust in height, width, depth and angle; Arm height 7.7–11.8 in; arm width (outside) 24.75–27 in
Headrest: Optional add-on (standard configuration: No headrest; Headrest +$115)No headrest / head support
Lumbar support: Dynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®Precision Posture System: independently adjustable Upper Back + Lower Back Pelvis Support (no conventional lumbar pad)
Warranty: 5 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)12-year limited warranty (components and workmanship, from date of purchase; original purchaser; non-transferable)

Which is cheaper, the X-Chair X3 or the Anthros Chair?

The X-Chair X3 is cheaper to start: $979 versus $1,949 for the Anthros Chair at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

The Anthros Chair, rated for 300 lb versus 275 lb for the X-Chair X3.

Which has a headrest?

Only the X-Chair X3 (as an option); the Anthros Chair does not offer one.

What do owners mention most?

Comfort for the X-Chair X3, and price and value for the Anthros Chair, based on review summaries.