Best reclining sofas

Start with the Boyington power reclining sofa with adjustable headrest. It's the best all-rounder here: a full three-seater with power recline, headrests you can tilt for reading or napping, and the strongest owner ratings of the group — the kind of sofa that suits a main living room used every day.

Who the others suit:

• 5Z-Comfort power reclining sofa — the top-rated pick if you want a simple, plush gray three-seater with no fuss.
• Forest Lake power reclining sofa — a wide, deep, budget-friendly option for a big room.
• WhipLash with adjustable headrest — similar features to the Boyington for less, in fabric and faux leather.
• ROOMARK 4-seater theater sofa — for a media room: massage, heat, cup holders, USB and a tray table.
• Comfort Stretch sofa-and-loveseat set — if you're furnishing a whole room at once, with zero-gravity recline and Bluetooth speakers.
• Gewnee air-leather sectional — if you'd rather have an L-shape with cup holders than a straight sofa.
• Bonzy Home sets — the cheapest way in, but the lowest ratings; fine for a spare room or a first apartment.

Two things to weigh before you buy: measure the wall and the walking space, since recliners need clearance behind or a wall-hugger mechanism, and check the seat depth if you're tall.