Prices checked November 11, 2026 on each seller's page · 14 lift chairs, one public formula

Pride VivaLift! Tranquil 2 power lift recliner, official photo from Pride via Lift-Chairs.com

Pride VivaLift! Tranquil 2 review

$1,594 at Lift-Chairs.com (Medium)
$2,111 seller's "regular" price

9.3/10 ExcellentNo. 3 of 14

Pride's smartest buy: feet above the heart, headrest and lumbar on the remote, and a battery that works the whole chair.

Best for: the best Pride for the money: true infinite positioning, power headrest and lumbar, and a lithium battery that can still stand you up.

  • True infinite positioning: back and footrest move independently, footrest can go above heart level
  • Power headrest and power lumbar, two memory buttons, USB port in the remote
  • Lithium battery backup that runs every function, per Pride

[1] At a glance

ReclineInfinite + lies flat
Capacity400 lb max
Sizes3
Warranty7-year pro-rated
Batteryincluded
Price (Medium):$1,594
Checked:Nov 11, 2026

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

Pride VivaLift! Tranquil 2
Medium · Astro faux leather (Grey, Brown, Mushroom)

Our verdict
The Pride VivaLift! Tranquil 2, in three lines

9.3/10 · No. 3 of 14 · $1,594, Nov 11, 2026

The Tranquil 2 is the highest-ranked Pride in our formula and the one we would recommend to most Pride shoppers. For $1,594 (Medium, Lift-Chairs.com, November 11, 2026) you get true infinite positioning with the footrest able to rise above the heart, plus power headrest and power lumbar.

Its lithium backup battery gives "full operational control" in a power cut, including lifting you to standing, says Pride. Many chairs only promise to get you up.

The catch: no heat or massage, and Pride's 7-year warranty is pro-rated.

01 - Fit

Who it's for

Buy it if

  • You want the most adjustability under $1,600
  • Power cuts happen where you live
  • Your parent naps with the feet up and reads with the head supported

Skip it if

  • Heat or massage is a must
  • The user is very petite or very broad: three sizes only
  • Nobody can help slide the back on at delivery

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.

02 - In detail

What "true infinite" means here

Pride uses "true infinite positioning" for chairs where the backrest and footrest move separately. On the Tranquil 2 it adds a footrest that can be raised above your heart. The remote has a toggle for up, down and recline, plus two programmable memory positions: hold both memory buttons until the remote flashes, then press one to save, as Pride explains. A power headrest and power lumbar fine-tune the rest.

03 - In detail

The battery detail that matters

Every chair here has some kind of battery backup, but they do not all do the same thing. On the Tranquil 2, Pride says you get "full operational control of your chair, including raising it to the standing position, all from the lithium backup battery", and adds, with a wink, that being stuck in your chair "might not seem like an issue until it absolutely becomes an issue". Our battery backup guide explains the differences.

04 - In detail

Sizes, fabric and delivery

Pride sells it in three sizes; the Medium we priced is listed for 5'4" to 5'9", and the seller lists a Large/Tall up to 6'6". The seat is 22 inches wide and 20.5 deep, 19.5 inches off the floor, in a chair 37.5 inches wide. The cover is Pride's faux leather (Grey, Brown, Mushroom at the seller). Free standard curbside freight delivery; white-glove setup is $645.

Pros and the catch

What we like, and the catch

  • True infinite positioning: back and footrest move independently, footrest can go above heart level
  • Power headrest and power lumbar, two memory buttons, USB port in the remote
  • Lithium battery backup that runs every function, per Pride
  • 400 lb capacity in all three sizes

The catch: There is no heat or massage option, and the warranty is 7 years pro-rated rather than lifetime on the frame. It also ships "knocked down": you slide the back onto the seat frame yourself, unless you pay $645 for white-glove delivery.

Specifications

Pride VivaLift! Tranquil 2 specs

Maker and linePride, VivaLift! line
Sold byLift-Chairs.com
Size pricedMedium
Sizes offered3 sizes: 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, listed as "Infinite Lay Flat" by the seller; footrest can go above heart level (Pride)
Motors2
Weight capacity400 lb
Seat width x depth22" x 20.5"
Seat height19.5"
Overall width37.5"
Overall height42"
Wall clearanceNot stated
Length reclined flatNot stated
HeatNo
MassageNo
Power headrest / lumbarheadrest + lumbar
Footrest extensionNo
Battery backupLithium battery backup with full operation, including lifting you to standing (Pride)
Warranty7-year pro-rated parts warranty (listed by Lift-Chairs.com), plus the seller's 1-year in-home parts and labor cover.
UpholsteryAstro faux leather (Grey, Brown, Mushroom)

From Pride'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

$1,594 on November 11, 2026, from the Lift-Chairs.com product page (Medium, PLR-935M). Lift-Chairs.com showed $1,594 against a $2,111 "regular price". Ships "knocked down": you slide the back onto the seat frame.

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

9.3/10, excellent

No. 3 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%)Strong
Recline positions (20%)Top marks
Weight capacity (model range) (15%)Strong
Warranty on frame and mechanism (15%)Strong
Comfort extras (10%)Strong
Battery backup (5%)Top marks
Size range (petite to tall) (10%)Strong
FDA wording and safety

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.

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 –

Pride VivaLift! Tranquil 2 questions

Does the Pride Tranquil 2 have heat and massage?

No. The seller lists heat and massage as unavailable. Pride's Radiance adds three heat pads, and the Ultra adds heat and massage.

Can the Tranquil 2 lift me up in a power outage?

Yes, per Pride: the lithium backup battery gives full operational control, "including raising it to the standing position". Keep it charged as the manual says.

What is the weight capacity of the Pride VivaLift! Tranquil 2?

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! Tranquil 2?

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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