Finding Your Perfect Fit: A Guide to La-Z-Boy’s Power Lift Recliner Lineup
La-Z-Boy Southeast | October 31, 2025
When it comes to power lift recliners, La-Z-Boy offers six distinct models across three performance tiers—each with its own personality and feature set. Think of it as choosing between a reliable sedan, a well-appointed mid-size, and a luxury vehicle. They’ll all get you where you need to go (comfortably seated and safely standing), but the journey differs considerably. Read more about our Bronze, Gold, and Platinum Series of Recliners.
The Bronze Power Lift Series: Solid Foundations
La-Z-Boy’s Bronze tier includes Jean, Billie, and Liam—three recliners that cover the essentials without overthinking it. Comparatively, these models feature a smaller seat scale, making them ideal if you’re working with a more compact space or prefer a snugger fit.
Generally, all three Bronze models require about 13 inches of wall clearance and support up to 300 pounds. You’re getting the core power lift functionality and independent control over the backrest and legrest—no forced recline positions here. And, of course, the comfort features include adjustable headrests, lumbar support, heat, and massage. Additionally, the covered lift base keeps things looking polished rather than mechanical.
What you won’t find in the Bronze series? Zero gravity positioning and battery backup. They’re straightforward, reliable recliners that focus on the fundamentals.
The Gold Standard: Clayton Power Lift Chair
Sitting solo in the middle tier, Clayton represents the Goldilocks option—quite literally. This is where La-Z-Boy beefs up the capacity significantly, supporting up to 500 pounds while maintaining a full-size seat scale.
Clayton shares many features with its Bronze siblings—the same heat, massage, independent positioning, and adjustable support. The key differentiator? Impressive weight capacity and the slightly larger footprint (requiring 13.5 inches from the wall). It’s built for those who need more robust support or simply appreciate extra room to stretch out, without jumping to the premium tier.
The Platinum Power Lift Chair Experience: Pinnacle and Astor
Lastly, at the top of the lineup sit Pinnacle and Astor. They’re the only models offering true zero gravity positioning. Zero gravity means the chairs distribute your weight more evenly and elevate your legs to heart level.
The Platinum series supports up to 350 pounds. Space-wise, they require just 11 inches of wall clearance—the closest to the wall of any series. Indeed, the real luxury is in the details. These are the only models with battery backup. A power outage won’t leave you stuck in recline position. Of course, they all include all the expected premium touches—heat, massage, independent positioning, adjustable support. However, the zero gravity feature is what sets them apart.
The difference between Pinnacle and Astor? That comes down to styling and upholstery options rather than functionality. But, they both deliver the full Platinum experience.
The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line
Overall, each model takes a different approach to the same goal: making it easier to sit down, stand up, and everything in between. Jean, Billie, and Liam offer practical efficiency. Clayton delivers robust comfort. Pinnacle and Astor provide engineered relaxation.
Obviously, the best choice isn’t about what’s objectively “better.” It’s about what matters most in your daily life. Space? Capacity? That weightless zero gravity feeling? Start there.
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