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Pride Genesis LC-150 review
$1,028 at Lift-Chairs.com (Medium)$1,522 seller's "regular" price
8.1/10 GoodNo. 12 of 14
The simplest Pride: a reliable lift and a three-position recline for about $1,000.
Best for: a no-frills Pride lift chair around $1,000, for a light-to-average user who mainly needs help standing.
- $1,028 for the Medium, against a $1,522 "regular price"
- Integrated battery backup (lithium upgrade $89 at the seller)
- Wide 22-inch seat on the Medium
[1] At a glance
Recline3-position
Capacity325 lb max
Sizes2
Warranty2-year
Batteryincluded
Price (Medium):$1,028
Checked:Nov 11, 2026
Sold and delivered by Lift-Chairs.com. Delivery and return terms
Pride Genesis LC-150
Medium · Sophie fabric (Latte, Sapphire, Shale) or Lexis vinyl (Chestnut)
Our verdict
The Pride Genesis LC-150, in three lines
8.1/10 · No. 12 of 14 · $1,028, Nov 11, 2026
The Genesis does one job: it lifts you to standing and reclines in three positions. At $1,028 for the Medium at Lift-Chairs.com on November 11, 2026, it is the cheapest chair from a major lift-chair brand on our list.
Pride includes an integrated battery backup, and the seller offers a lithium upgrade for $89.
The catch: a 325 lb capacity, two sizes and a 2-year limited warranty, the shortest of the brand-name chairs here.
Who it's for
Buy it if
- The main need is standing up safely, not lounging
- The user is under 325 lb and between about 5'4" and 5'9" (Medium)
- You want a brand-name chair near $1,000
Skip it if
- You want a long warranty: the Evolution has 7 years for $307 more
- The user is heavy or tall
- Your parent sleeps in the chair
We priced the Medium. Seller's guidance on height: 5'4" to 5'9" recommended (Medium); Small is for 5'3" and below. It is rated for 325 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.
What you get for $1,028
Pride describes the Genesis as a "traditional three-position lift recliner with back and chaise working in tandem", with an integrated battery backup in case of power failure. The Medium is listed for 5'4" to 5'9", with a 22-inch seat and a 33-inch overall width. The Small has a 20-inch seat for users 5'3" and below. Both are rated to 325 lb.
Is the short warranty a deal-breaker?
Not necessarily, but do the math. Pride gives the Genesis a 2-year limited warranty. The Evolution, $307 more, gets a 7-year pro-rated warranty, 400 lb capacity and USB ports. If the chair will be used daily for years, the Evolution is the better long-term buy. If the need is short-term, after a hip or knee operation for example, the Genesis makes more sense.
What we like, and the catch
- $1,028 for the Medium, against a $1,522 "regular price"
- Integrated battery backup (lithium upgrade $89 at the seller)
- Wide 22-inch seat on the Medium
- Sophie fabric at no charge, or Lexis vinyl for $219
The catch: The 2-year limited warranty is short for a motorized chair, and 325 lb is the lowest capacity among the Pride and Golden chairs here. Back and chaise move together, so there is no feet-up-while-upright position.
Pride Genesis LC-150 specs
Maker and linePride, Sitting Pretty line
Sold byLift-Chairs.com
Size pricedMedium
Sizes offered2 sizes: Small, Medium
User height (seller)5'4" to 5'9" recommended (Medium); Small is for 5'3" and below
ReclineThree-position: back and chaise move together on one motor (Pride)
Motors1
Weight capacity325 lb
Seat width x depth22" x 20"
Seat heightNot stated
Overall width33"
Overall heightNot stated
Wall clearanceNot stated
Length reclined flatNot stated
HeatNo
MassageNo
Power headrest / lumbarNo
Footrest extensionNo
Battery backupIntegrated battery backup (Pride); Lift-Chairs.com offers a lithium backup for $89
Warranty2-year limited warranty (Pride), plus the seller's 1-year in-home parts and labor cover.
UpholsterySophie fabric (Latte, Sapphire, Shale) or Lexis vinyl (Chestnut)
From Pride's and Lift-Chairs.com's product pages, read November 11, 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find the figure there.
What it costs on Nov 11, 2026
$1,028 on November 11, 2026, from the Lift-Chairs.com product page (Medium, LC-150M). Lift-Chairs.com showed $1,028 against a $1,522 "regular price"; Sophie fabric at no charge, Lexis vinyl +$219.
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.
8.1/10, good
No. 12 of 14 in our overall ranking. Each criterion is rated from what Pride and Lift-Chairs.com publish, on the scales shown on our method page; anything not stated scores low.
Price (dated, US) (25%)Top marks
Recline positions (20%)Average
Weight capacity (model range) (15%)Weak
Warranty on frame and mechanism (15%)Average
Comfort extras (10%)Weak
Battery backup (5%)Top marks
Size range (petite to tall) (10%)Average
What the maker says, word for word
Pride writes: "Pride Lift Chairs are FDA Class II Medical Devices 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 Pride's instructions for use. Medicare questions: read our Medicare guide.
Where these facts come from
- lift-chairs.com/Pride-Genesis-LC-150M.html
- pridemobility.com/pride-power-lift-recliners/genesis-lc-150
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.
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FAQ –
Pride Genesis LC-150 questions
What is the weight limit on the Pride Genesis?
325 lb for both the Small and the Medium, per Pride.
Does the Genesis have a battery backup?
Yes, an integrated battery backup, per Pride. Lift-Chairs.com also offered a lithium battery backup for $89.
Will Medicare pay for the Pride Genesis LC-150?
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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