Irene House 9188ET Power Lift Recliner vs Comfort Stretch Oversized Power Recliner

Buy the Irene House 9188ET if you need a lift chair sized for a big or tall body. It is rated to 400 lb, fits roughly 5'5" to 6'7", and has a 26-inch seat, a dual-motor lay-flat recline and a powered lift. The Comfort Stretch is a wider-than-average power recliner with a 24-inch seat, but its listing gives no weight rating, no height range and no lift function. Owners rate the 9188ET 4.8 from 8,865 ratings and praise the fit for tall users; the Comfort Stretch sits at 4.3 from 129 ratings. The 9188ET is the better-built, better-documented chair, and the only one of the two that helps you stand up.

• Choose the Irene House 9188ET if you are tall or heavy, want a powered lift to stand, or want a true 180° lay-flat with independent back and footrest motors.
• Choose the Comfort Stretch if you want a plain oversized power recliner with a 24-inch seat and a USB port, and you do not need a lift or a stated weight rating.