X-Chair X3 vs Branch Softside 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

Branch

Branch Softside Chair

$299 – $399

$680

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

Differences at a glance

X-Chair X3Branch Softside Chair

Price: $979$299 – $399
Load capacity: 275 lb (125 kg)275 lb
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.tilt, tilt lock, tilt tension
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 - 8.875inremovable
Lumbar support: Dynamic Variable Lumbar (DVL)® Support; height adjustable backrest raises the DVL®integrated

Which is cheaper, the X-Chair X3 or the Branch Softside Chair?

The Branch Softside Chair is cheaper to start: $299 versus $979 for the X-Chair X3 at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

Which has a higher weight capacity?

Neither. Both are rated for 275 lb in their official specifications.