Compare Best Stair Lifts of 2024
Lifeway Mobility has done research to allow you to easily compare some of the top stairlifts in the industry.
The installation of a stairlift can be very beneficial for those that are having a difficult time navigating the stairs, but choosing the right one can be difficult.
In the charts below, you'll be able to compare features, benefits, warranty coverage, and more across several different stairlift product models. Lifeway sells and installs all of the stairlifts that are listed, with the exception of the Acorn straight and curved stairlift models.
Lifeway Mobility is a Bruno Diamond stairlift dealer, which is an award given to Bruno dealers that finish in the top 3% of sales in North America.
If you are interested in a FREE stair lift assessment, please contact us.
Please note that there may be some features and options that were not included in the chart.
Compare Curved Stair Lifts
| Manufacturer | Bruno | Handicare | Handicare | Acorn | Harmar |
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| Stairlift Model | Elite Curved | Freecurve | 2000 | 180 | Helix |
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| Star Rating on Consumer Affairs | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 3.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Manufacturer Location | USA | Europe | Europe | UK | USA |
| Weight Capacity | 400 lbs. | 275 lbs. | 255-302 lbs. | 265 lbs. | 350 lbs. |
| Rail Type | Custom-built, solid steel rail | Custom-built, single tubular steel rail | Custom-built, twin steel rail | Modular rail, extruded aluminum | Custom-built, double tubular steel rail |
| Warranty on Major Components (Motor/Gearbox/Rail) | Motor, Gearbox, & Rail: Lifetime | Motor: 10 years Gearbox: 10 years Rail: 2 years | Motor: 10 years Gearbox: 10 years Rail: 2 years | Motor: 1 year Gearbox: 1 year Rail: 1 year | Motor: 2 years Gearbox: 2 years Rail: 2 years |
| Warranty on Parts | 2 years | 3 years (Batteries not included) | 3 years (Batteries not included) | 1 year | 2 years |
| Warranty on Labor (Provided by Lifeway) | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | N/A | 1 year |
| Gear Rack on Rail Track | Covered | Exposed | Exposed | Exposed | Exposed |
| Rail Distance from Wall or Obstruction | 7.5" | 7-9" | 4.56" | 13.25" | 7-9" |
| Average Speed | 25 ft/min | 21 ft/min | 23.4 ft/min | 23.4 ft/min | 20 ft/min |
| Max Rail Length | Not Specified | 115 ft. | Not Specified | Not Specified | 164 ft. |
| Space Between Armrests | 17.5-21.5" | 22-23.5" | 17.75" | 19" | 19-21" |
| Fold-Up Width | 16.75" | 16.5-17.4" | 15.75" | 13.25" | 16" |
| Min. Staircase Width | 31" | 27.25" | Not Specified | Not Specified | 31" |
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| Power Swivel Seat | Depends on Seat | ||||
| Power Folding Footrest | |||||
| Larger Footrest | |||||
| Seat Style Choice | Standard or Large | Standard or Wide | |||
Compare Straight Stair Lifts
| Manufacturer | Bruno | Bruno | Handicare | Handicare | Savaria | Acorn |
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| Stair Lift Model | Elan | Elite | 1000 | 1100 | K2 | 130 |
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| Manufacturer Location | USA | USA | UK | UK | China | UK |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs. | 400 lbs. | 350-440 lbs. | 287-309 lbs. | 350 lbs. | 280 lbs. |
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| Charges Anywhere on Track | (available as option) | Top or bottom only | ||||
| Adjustable Seat Heights | ||||||
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| Obstruction Safety Sensors | ||||||
| Seat Swivels Full 90° at Top Landing | ||||||
| Warranty on Major Components (Motor & Gearbox) | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | 3 years | 1 year |
| Warranty on Parts | 3 years (from Lifeway) | 3 years (from Lifeway) | 3 years (batteries not included) | 3 years (batteries not included) | 3 years | 1 year |
| Warranty on Labor (provided by Lifeway) | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | N/A |
| Rail Distance from Wall | 5" | 6" | 9.75" | 9.75" | 9" | 8–11" |
| Space Between Armrests | 20.25" | 21.75" | 18.3" | 18" | 21" | |
| Average Speed | 18 ft/min | 25 ft/min | 13.8 ft/min | 30 ft/min | 15 ft/min | 24 ft/min |
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| Rail Width Less Than 2.5" | ||||||
| Fold Up Width | 12" | 15.1" | 15.5" | 12.6" | 10.75" | 12.25" |
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| Outdoor Upgrade | ||||||
| Commercial Upgrade | ||||||
| Manual Folding Rail | ||||||
| Power Folding Rail | ||||||
| Upholstery Choices | ||||||
| Power Swivel Seat | ||||||
| Power Folding Footrest | ||||||
| Larger Footrest | ||||||
Overview of Stair Lift Manufacturers
Bruno Independent Living Aids
Bruno is the most trusted stair lift manufacturer in the industry, and usually, the number one option recommended by Lifeway Mobility. Bruno has been a family-owned business for over 30 years with their headquarters is located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. As seen above, Bruno offers two different straight rail stair lift models and one curved rail model. Their straight and curved Elite models can be installed indoors and outdoors in both residential and commercial settings. Lifeway Mobility is a Bruno Diamond stair lift dealer, which means that we finished in the top 3% of Bruno stair lift sales across North America. Lifeway Mobility is proud to be Bruno’s diamond dealer!
Handicare
Handicare is headquartered in Sweden and offers a number of other accessibility solutions in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Lifeway Mobility has been proudly offering Handicare products to customers over the past several years, including Handicare’s 1000, 1100, 2000, and Freecurve.
Savaria
Savaria offers a variety of accessibility solutions for home use and commercial applications. In addition to stair lifts, Savaria manufacturers a range of wheelchair lifts, home elevators, LULA elevators, and vehicle lifts. Savaria is based in Laval, Canada.
Harmar
Harmar, which is headquartered in Sarasota, FL, offers a variety of accessibility solutions. Their products are distributed through a number of dealers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Currently, Lifeway Mobility only offers Harmar’s stair lifts to customers across the Midwest & Northeast regions of the United States.
Hawle
Hawle, which is also know as Precision, is a German-based manufacturer that offers curved rail stair lifts in North America and Europe. The Hawle HW10 is unique because it can accommodate steeper staircases and spiral staircases. Hawle also offers many more design and color options than the other curved rail stair lift manufacturers listed in the chart above.
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Compare Stair Lifts in Lifeway Mobility Showrooms
Want to to compare two or more stairlifts you're deciding between? Lifeway has stairlift showrooms in the following areas, most of which have multiple stair lifts from more than one manufacturer.
- Boston
- Denver
- Chicagoland
- Colorado Springs
- Hartford & Danielson, Connecticut
- Los Angeles
- Minneapolis
- New Jersey
- Northern CO
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- San Diego
- San-Francisco Bay Area
See our locations page for full service coverage area, regardless if we have a showroom locally or not.