Noise Reduction | Office spaces, libraries, home offices | Industry: 45 dBA (baseline office noise) ▲ Base: 40 dBA (▲11% quieter; quieter than a whisper) ▲ Advanced: 35 dBA (▲12.5% quieter than Base; quieter than a refrigerator) | Base reduces noise for open-plan offices; Advanced ideal for sound-sensitive environments | Advanced may add thickness affecting chair height (e.g., +0.5cm) |
Slip Resistance | Hardwood floors, tile, laminate | Industry: 0.6 static friction (standard rubber glides) ▲ Base: 0.7 (▲17% grip improvement via textured PVC) ▲ Advanced: 0.8 (▲ silicone compound; 14% better than Base) | Base prevents slipping on smooth floors; Advanced maintains grip on polished surfaces | Higher friction materials may wear faster on carpets (ASTM D2047) |
Material Durability | High-traffic areas, commercial furniture | Industry: PVC (5-year wear resistance per ASTM D543) ▲ Base: Reinforced PVC (7-year; ▲40% longer lifespan) ▲ Advanced: Silicone (10-year; ▲42.8% over Base) | Base resists UV degradation; Advanced withstands extreme temperatures (-40°C to 120°C) | Silicone Advanced is 30% heavier (15g vs. 11g for Base) |
Floor Compatibility | Mixed-floor environments | Industry: Carpet-only (limited to 1 surface type) ▲ Base: Carpet & Hardwood (▲100% more surfaces) ▲ Advanced: All surfaces incl. polished marble (▲100% over Base) | Base works in multi-floor offices; Advanced universal for any setting | Advanced requires surface-specific installation kits (+$5 cost) |
Ease of Installation | DIY home setups, office reconfigurations | Industry: Requires screws (tool-dependent) ▲ Base: Peel-and-stick adhesive (▲50% faster setup) ▲ Advanced: Magnetic attachment (▲100% faster than Base) | Base no tools needed; Advanced tool-free installation | Magnetic Advanced may not adhere to metal legs (requires adapter) |
Aesthetic Design | Modern furniture, minimalist decor | Industry: Plain black glides (no design features) ▲ Base: Textured surface (▲0.5dB noise reduction via grooves) ▲ Advanced: Patterned grooves (▲1dB quieter; ▲ aesthetic appeal) | Base adds subtle texture; Advanced enhances furniture appearance | Grooves may trap dust requiring frequent cleaning (ISO 16000) |