Power Recliners

What a Power Recliner Does That a Standard Chair Cannot

A power recliner uses an electric motor to move the backrest and footrest through a range of positions, controlled by a handheld remote. Manual recliners require leg strength and a push-back motion. Powered models let you recline and return upright without that effort. For anyone with limited lower-body strength, joint pain, or balance concerns, the difference is significant.

Many models also include a power lift function, which raises and tilts the whole seat forward to help you stand. If getting out of your current chair means gripping the armrests, rocking forward, or asking someone for help, a power lift recliner addresses that problem directly. You can compare every model in our full range of lift chairs.

Choosing the Right Power Recliner for Your Needs

Not every power recliner suits every buyer. Before you choose a model, consider the factors below.

• Recline Range: Three-position chairs move the backrest and footrest together through set positions. Infinite-position models let you adjust the back and legs independently, which is useful if you rest for long periods or want your feet raised while sitting upright. If you plan to sleep in your chair, browse our recliners for sleeping.
• Lift Function: If rising from a seated position is your main concern, choose a model with a power lift mechanism rated for your weight.
• Weight Capacity and Seat Width: Capacities in our selection range from 325 lbs on the Pride Genesis to 600 lbs on XXL sizes of the Pride Evolution and Heritage. Seat widths run from 18 to 30 inches, so measure yourself as well as the room.
• Size and Height Range: Most chairs come in several sizes matched to user height. Choosing the right size helps your feet rest properly and gives your back and neck the right support.
• Wall Clearance: Measure your room before ordering. Distance from the wall varies widely, from 13 inches on the small Tranquil 2 to 30.5 inches on the Perfect Sleep Chair.

Power Recliners We Recommend

The five chairs below cover a range of budgets, recline styles, and body sizes. Prices are current starting prices for the smallest size or base option.

Pride Vivalift! Tranquil 2

The Tranquil 2 offers true infinite positioning, so the backrest and footrest move independently and the footrest can rise above heart level. A power headrest and power lumbar fine-tune support. A lithium backup battery keeps every function working during a power outage, including lift.

Perfect Sleep Chair

Built to order in the USA, the Perfect Sleep Chair includes heat and massage on every model. Choose 2 Zone or 5 Zone. The 5 Zone adds lumbar support, a headrest, and full-chair tilt. It arrives by White Glove delivery and is non-returnable.

Pride Sitting Pretty Evolution

Sizes run from Small to XXL, with capacity up to 600 lbs. Small, medium, and large models use an enhanced 3-position mechanism that raises your feet before the backrest moves. Their pull-out arms add a cup holder, storage, and USB-A and USB-C ports.

Pride Sitting Pretty Genesis

The most affordable chair here, the Genesis is a traditional 3-position lift recliner in small and medium sizes, rated to 325 lbs. It comes in four Sophie fabric colors or Lexis vinyl. A magnetic hand control and 9V battery backup come standard.

Pride Heritage LC-358

The Heritage comes in six sizes and more than a dozen fabrics, with capacity up to 600 lbs on the XXL. A USB hand control and integrated battery backup come standard. Heat and massage is available as an option on most sizes.

Power Recliner Features That Support Daily Independence

The best power recliners combine practical function with comfort you will use every day. These are the features that appear most often across our catalog.

• Power Lift Mechanism: Raises and tilts the seat forward to help you move from sitting to standing.
• Battery Backup: Keeps your chair working during a power outage, so you are not left stuck in a reclined position. Several Pride models use a lithium backup battery.
• Adjustable Headrest and Lumbar: Power headrests and lumbar controls on models like the Tranquil 2 let you set neck and lower-back support independently.
• Heat and Massage: Standard on every Perfect Sleep Chair and optional on many Heritage sizes, for added relaxation during longer sessions.
• USB Charging: Keeps your phone or tablet charged without running a cord across the room. Depending on the model, the port sits in the hand control or in the armrest.
• Upholstery Options: Fabric, vinyl, and leather choices let you match the chair to your living space.

Mobility Support Beyond the Living Room

A power recliner makes sitting, resting, and standing easier at home. If you also need help getting around the house or out in the community, explore our range of power chairs, from lightweight folding models to heavy-duty options.

If you have questions about which power recliner is right for your situation, we invite you to reach out. Call day or night at 800-971-5369. Our team provides Lifetime Phone Support and Troubleshooting on every purchase, and we are just a phone call or email away.

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