Irene House 9188ET Power Lift Recliner vs Pride VivaLift! Radiance PLR-3955 Lift Recliner

Buy the 9188ET if you are tall or heavy and want a chair built around your frame. Its 400 lb rating, 26-inch seat, 21.5-inch seat depth and 5'5" to 6'7" height range fit big users that the Radiance PLR-3955 does not. The Pride VivaLift! Radiance is the better pick for a smaller user who wants more comfort electronics: triple-zone heat, power lumbar, power headrest, memory positions and battery backup. On build, the 9188ET's reinforced steel and hardwood frame and thicker footrest plate target heavy daily use; the Radiance is an FDA Class II medical device with a smoother feature set. Owners of the 9188ET rate it 4.8 from 8,865 ratings and praise fit for tall users and quiet dual motors, though some find the seat long and the heat weak.

• Choose the 9188ET if you are tall or near the 400 lb limit and need a wide, deep seat with a long footrest and a true 180° lay-flat.
• Choose the Pride VivaLift! Radiance if you are a smaller user who wants triple-zone heat, power lumbar and headrest, memory positions and battery backup.