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Golden MaxiComforter PR535 power lift recliner, official photo from Golden via Lift-Chairs.com

Golden MaxiComforter PR535 review

$1,793 at Lift-Chairs.com (Medium)
$2,326 seller's "regular" price

9.6/10 ExcellentNo. 1 of 14

The chair we would put in Mom's living room first: six sizes, a lifetime frame warranty and an honest price.

Best for: most families: a proven infinite-position chair in six sizes, with a lifetime warranty on the frame and the lift.

  • Infinite position: back and footrest move on their own, with Golden's MaxiComfort seat positioning
  • Lifetime warranty on the chair frame, lift frame and recline mechanisms (3 years on electrical parts)
  • Six sizes from Petite to Tall, plus 500 lb and 600 lb wide versions

[1] At a glance

ReclineInfinite position
Capacity600 lb max
Sizes6
WarrantyLifetime frame and mechanism
Batteryincluded
Price (Medium):$1,793
Checked:Nov 11, 2026

Sold and delivered by Lift-Chairs.com. Delivery and return terms

Golden MaxiComforter PR535
Medium · Chenille fabrics with stain defense (Golden: Anchor, Bittersweet, Oxford, Port, Sandstorm)

Our verdict
The Golden MaxiComforter PR535, in three lines

9.6/10 · No. 1 of 14 · $1,793, Nov 11, 2026

The MaxiComforter comes first in our formula, and not because it is flashy. It is the chair that gets the basics right for the most people: an infinite-position recline, a lifetime warranty on the frame, lift and recline mechanisms, and $1,793 for the Medium at Lift-Chairs.com on November 11, 2026.

Golden sells it from Petite (for users from 4'6") to Tall (up to 6'8"), plus two wide versions rated 500 and 600 lb. Few chairs fit that many bodies with the same mechanism.

The catch: heat, massage and a footrest extension are paid options ($316 for heat and massage), so the price climbs if you want the extras.

01 - Fit

Who it's for

Buy it if

  • Your parent needs help standing and you want a chair that will still be under warranty in ten years
  • The user is shorter or taller than average and standard chairs never fit
  • You want infinite positions without paying for a five-motor chair

Skip it if

  • You want heat and massage included in the price
  • You need a chair that lies completely flat for sleeping
  • You want it on your doorstep this week: lift chairs ship by freight

We priced the Medium. Seller's guidance on height: 5'4" to 5'10" (Medium); the range runs from 4'6" (Petite) to 6'8" (Tall). That size is rated for 400 lb; other sizes of the same model go up to 600 lb. Every size and seat measurement we found is in the specs below.

Two quick checks at home before you order: measure the seat-to-floor height of the chair your parent finds easiest to sit in today and compare it with the size you are looking at, then measure the doorway the chair has to pass through. The seller does not state a wall clearance for this model, so ask before you order if the room is tight.

02 - In detail

What $1,793 gets you

The PR535 is the current version of Golden's long-running Comforter, rebuilt with MaxiComfort positioning. Golden calls the seat its "most sought-after signature seat" and says the refresh brought extra arm padding and arms that reach further forward.

On the Medium we priced, the seat is 20 inches wide and 20 deep, 20 inches off the floor, inside a chair 32 inches wide overall. The recline is "infinite position": the back and the footrest move separately, so your parent can keep her feet up while sitting upright to eat, or lean back without raising her legs.

03 - In detail

Sizes are the real reason it wins

If the seat is too high, short users perch with their feet dangling; too low, and tall users fold up like a deck chair. Golden makes the MaxiComforter in a Petite (listed for 4'6" to 5'3"), Medium (5'4" to 5'10"), Large (5'11" to 6'2") and Tall (6'3" to 6'8"), plus a Medium Wide rated to 500 lb and a Large Wide rated to 600 lb.

On November 11, 2026, Lift-Chairs.com listed the Petite at the same $1,793 as the Medium, the Large at $1,881, the Tall at $2,065 and the 600 lb Large Wide at $2,445. Measure the user before you choose: our size guide shows how.

04 - In detail

The warranty, in plain words

Lift-Chairs.com lists a lifetime warranty on the chair frame, lift frame and recline mechanisms, 3 years on electrical parts, 1 year of electrical labor, 3 years of mechanical labor, and pro-rated coverage in years 4 to 7. The seller adds a 1-year in-home parts and labor warranty on new chairs.

Pros and the catch

What we like, and the catch

  • Infinite position: back and footrest move on their own, with Golden's MaxiComfort seat positioning
  • Lifetime warranty on the chair frame, lift frame and recline mechanisms (3 years on electrical parts)
  • Six sizes from Petite to Tall, plus 500 lb and 600 lb wide versions
  • Battery backup and a straight lift listed as standard

The catch: The comfort extras cost extra. Heat and massage is a $316 option and the footrest extension is optional too, so a fully loaded MaxiComforter lands well above $2,000. The 20-inch seat on the Medium is also on the narrow side for a broad frame: look at the wide versions in that case.

Specifications

Golden MaxiComforter PR535 specs

Maker and lineGolden, Comforter with MaxiComfort line
Sold byLift-Chairs.com
Size pricedMedium
Sizes offered6 sizes: Petite (PSA), Medium, Large, Tall, Medium Wide (M-26), Large Wide (M-28)
User height (seller)5'4" to 5'10" (Medium); the range runs from 4'6" (Petite) to 6'8" (Tall)
ReclineInfinite position with Golden's MaxiComfort positioning (2 Comfort Zones)
Motors2
Weight capacity400 lb (up to 600 lb in other sizes)
Seat width x depth20" x 20"
Seat height20"
Overall width32"
Overall height42"
Wall clearanceNot stated
Length reclined flatNot stated
HeatPaid option
MassagePaid option
Power headrest / lumbarNo
Footrest extensionPaid option
Battery backupBattery backup listed as standard (Lift-Chairs.com)
WarrantyLifetime on chair frame, lift frame and recline mechanisms; 3 years electrical parts; 1 year electrical labor; 3 years mechanical labor; pro-rated years 4 to 7 (listed by Lift-Chairs.com).
UpholsteryChenille fabrics with stain defense (Golden: Anchor, Bittersweet, Oxford, Port, Sandstorm)

From Golden's and Lift-Chairs.com's product pages, read November 11, 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find the figure there.

Price, dated

What it costs on Nov 11, 2026

$1,793 on November 11, 2026, from the Lift-Chairs.com product page (Medium, PR535M). Lift-Chairs.com showed $1,793 against a $2,326 "regular price"; the petite PR535PSA was the same price, the tall PR535T $2,065, the 600 lb LXW $2,445.

Delivery: Free standard curbside freight delivery in the continental US per Lift-Chairs.com; white-glove delivery and setup is $645 extra.

Returns and seller cover: Lift-Chairs.com publishes its own return policy (read it before ordering: lift chairs ship by freight). The seller adds a 1-year in-home parts and labor warranty on new chairs.

A lift chair is a heavy box. Plan where it goes, clear the path from the door, and check the carton for shipping damage before you sign for it.

Prices on lift chairs move with sales and fabric choices. The button opens Lift-Chairs.com's page so you see today's number before you decide.

How it scores

9.6/10, excellent

No. 1 of 14 in our overall ranking. Each criterion is rated from what Golden and Lift-Chairs.com publish, on the scales shown on our method page; anything not stated scores low.

Price (dated, US) (25%)Average
Recline positions (20%)Strong
Weight capacity (model range) (15%)Top marks
Warranty on frame and mechanism (15%)Top marks
Comfort extras (10%)Average
Battery backup (5%)Top marks
Size range (petite to tall) (10%)Top marks
FDA wording and safety

What the maker says, word for word

Golden's listing at Lift-Chairs.com reads: "Golden Technologies FDA Class II Medical Devices are designed to aid individuals with mobility impairments." That is a device classification, not a promise about your health.

This is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about what a lift chair should do for you, especially after surgery or a fall, and follow Golden's instructions for use. Medicare questions: read our Medicare guide.

Sources

Where these facts come from

Written by Ruth Calloway, editor, lift chairs and home mobility, from the pages above, read November 11, 2026. Some links are affiliate links; it never changes our scores. Disclosure.

FAQ –

Golden MaxiComforter PR535 questions

Does the Golden MaxiComforter have heat and massage?

Only as an option. Lift-Chairs.com listed Golden's Tranquil-Ease heat and massage at $316 on the MaxiComforter. If you want heat and massage built in, look at the Pride VivaLift! Ultra or the Journey Perfect Sleep Chair.

What size MaxiComforter should I buy?

Start with the user's height: Petite for about 4'6" to 5'3", Medium for 5'4" to 5'10", Large for 5'11" to 6'2" and Tall for 6'3" to 6'8", per the seller's listings. If the user weighs more than 400 lb, the wide versions are rated 500 and 600 lb.

What is the weight capacity of the Golden MaxiComforter PR535?

400 lb for the Medium size we priced, up to 600 lb in other sizes of the same model. Treat it as a hard limit: it is what the lift mechanism is rated for.

Will Medicare pay for the Golden MaxiComforter PR535?

Medicare Part B can cover the seat-lift mechanism of a lift chair (not the chair itself) when strict medical criteria are met and you buy from a Medicare-enrolled supplier that accepts assignment. Lift-Chairs.com sells it as a cash purchase. Read our Medicare guide before you order.

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