X-Chair X3 vs Vitra ID Soft

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

Vitra

Vitra ID Soft

From $995

Nearly the same price

$979 vs $995 starting prices at the brand stores (X-Chair X3 vs Vitra ID Soft)

Differences at a glance

X-Chair X3Vitra ID Soft

Price: $979From $995
Seat height: 17.69–22 in400–520 mm (15¾″–20½″), measured with 64 kg load; 450 mm (17¾″) fixed seat height
Seat depth: 16.75–19.25 in400–450 mm; 380 mm
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.FlowMotion 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: 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 - 8.875in2D 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 years (all parts and materials); 15 years (non-moving metal components, chair frame)5 years (Vitra Inc. Limited Warranty, sales via the Vitra online shop)

Which is cheaper, the X-Chair X3 or the Vitra ID Soft?

The X-Chair X3 is cheaper to start: $979 versus $995 for the Vitra ID Soft at the brand stores (Sep 2026).

What do owners mention most?

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