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Pride VivaLift! Radiance review
$1,858 at Lift-Chairs.com (Medium)$2,547 seller's "regular" price
9.3/10 ExcellentNo. 4 of 14
Three heat pads, true infinite positioning and a wireless phone charger in the arm.
Best for: people who want warmth: three heat pads, power headrest and lumbar, and four sizes including Petite Wide.
- Three heating pads (shoulders, lumbar, seat), per Pride
- True infinite positioning; Pride names zero gravity and Trendelenburg among the positions
- Four sizes: Petite Wide, Small, Medium, Large/Tall
[1] At a glance
ReclineInfinite position
Capacity400 lb max
Sizes4
Warranty7-year pro-rated
Batteryincluded
Price (Medium):$1,858
Checked:Nov 11, 2026
Sold and delivered by Lift-Chairs.com. Delivery and return terms
Pride VivaLift! Radiance
Medium · Canyon fabric (Ocean, Silt, Steel, Walnut)
Our verdict
The Pride VivaLift! Radiance, in three lines
9.3/10 · No. 4 of 14 · $1,858, Nov 11, 2026
The Radiance is the chair for someone who is always cold or likes warmth on the back. Pride says it was the first in its class to offer three heating pads, in the shoulders, lumbar and seat, on top of true infinite positioning.
It adds power headrest, lumbar, a footrest extension and a hideaway wireless charger, in four sizes, for $1,858 (Medium) at Lift-Chairs.com on November 11, 2026.
The catch: heat yes, massage no. If you want both, the Ultra costs $536 more.
Who it's for
Buy it if
- Your parent is always reaching for a blanket
- You want lots of adjustment in a Petite Wide or Large/Tall size
- A phone that charges on the armrest would actually get used
Skip it if
- Massage is the point
- You want a lifetime frame warranty
- The budget stops at $1,600
We priced the Medium. Seller's guidance on height: 5'4" to 5'9" (Medium); Large/Tall goes to 6'6" per the seller. It is rated for 400 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.
Heat where it counts
The Radiance has three separate heating pads, in the shoulders, the lumbar and the seat. Pride writes that "muscle tightness melts away" in it; that is the brand's promise, and comfort is personal. What we can say is that heat is built in and does not cost extra, unlike Golden's $316 option.
Positions: zero gravity and more
With true infinite positioning, the footrest, backrest and headrest move separately. Pride says you can set favorite positions like zero gravity and Trendelenburg, and save two of them on the memory buttons of its toggle remote. Ask your doctor before using any head-down position.
Sizes and dimensions
Petite Wide, Small, Medium and Large/Tall. The Medium is listed for 5'4" to 5'9", with a 22.5-inch-wide, 21-inch-deep seat 19.5 inches off the floor, in a chair 39 inches wide and 43 tall. Fabric comes in Ocean, Silt, Steel and Walnut at the seller.
What we like, and the catch
- Three heating pads (shoulders, lumbar, seat), per Pride
- True infinite positioning; Pride names zero gravity and Trendelenburg among the positions
- Four sizes: Petite Wide, Small, Medium, Large/Tall
- Power headrest, power lumbar, footrest extension and lithium battery standard
The catch: No massage at all. The warranty is 7 years pro-rated, and the spec table at Lift-Chairs.com answers "No" on the line "Fire Retardant (California Specifications; bulletin 117)", where the Tranquil 2 says "Yes". If that matters in your home, ask the seller before you order.
Pride VivaLift! Radiance specs
Maker and linePride, VivaLift! line
Sold byLift-Chairs.com
Size pricedMedium
Sizes offered4 sizes: Petite Wide, Small, Medium, Large/Tall
User height (seller)5'4" to 5'9" (Medium); Large/Tall goes to 6'6" per the seller
ReclineTrue infinite positioning; Pride names zero gravity and Trendelenburg among the positions you can set
Motors2
Weight capacity400 lb
Seat width x depth22.5" x 21"
Seat height19.5"
Overall width39"
Overall height43"
Wall clearanceNot stated
Length reclined flatNot stated
HeatStandard
MassageNo
Power headrest / lumbarheadrest + lumbar
Footrest extensionStandard
Battery backupLithium battery backup, standard (Pride)
Warranty7-year pro-rated parts warranty (listed by Lift-Chairs.com), plus the seller's 1-year in-home parts and labor cover.
UpholsteryCanyon fabric (Ocean, Silt, Steel, Walnut)
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
$1,858 on November 11, 2026, from the Lift-Chairs.com product page (Medium, PLR-3955M). Lift-Chairs.com showed $1,858 against a $2,547 "regular price".
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.
9.3/10, excellent
No. 4 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%)Average
Recline positions (20%)Strong
Weight capacity (model range) (15%)Strong
Warranty on frame and mechanism (15%)Strong
Comfort extras (10%)Top marks
Battery backup (5%)Top marks
Size range (petite to tall) (10%)Strong
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/VivaLift-Radiance-PLR-3955M-Lift-Chair.html
- pridemobility.com/pride-power-lift-recliners/vivalift-radiance-plr-3955
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.
Compare with rivals
Pride VivaLift! RadianceThis review$1,858
9.3/10
Reviewed here9.3/10
Compare all threeGolden MaxiComforter PR535Infinite position · 600 lb$1,793
9.6/10
No. 1 of 149.6/10
Read the Golden MaxiComforter PR535 reviewGolden MaxiComfort Cloud PR-510Infinite + zero gravity · 600 lb$1,946
9.5/10
No. 2 of 149.5/10
Read the Golden Cloud PR-510 reviewHead-to-heads: Golden MaxiComforter PR535 vs Pride VivaLift! Radiance · Golden Cloud PR-510 vs Pride VivaLift! Radiance
Ranked in: Best lift chairs for elderly parents · Best infinite position lift chair · Best heavy duty lift chair · Best lift chair with heat and massage · Best small lift chair for petite users
FAQ –
Pride VivaLift! Radiance questions
Does the VivaLift! Radiance have massage?
No, only heat (three pads). The VivaLift! Ultra adds an air-bladder lower-back massage.
What sizes does the Radiance come in?
Four: Petite Wide, Small, Medium and Large/Tall, per Pride.
What is the weight capacity of the Pride VivaLift! Radiance?
400 lb for the Medium size we priced. Treat it as a hard limit: it is what the lift mechanism is rated for.
Will Medicare pay for the Pride VivaLift! Radiance?
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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