Golden MaxiComfort PR-505 vs Pride VivaLift! Ultra
By Lark Maple, Editor · Updated July 2026
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Golden Technologies MaxiComfort PR-505 Comforter
An infinite-position lift chair sold in four frame sizes, including a Junior Petite with an 18-inch seat-to-floor height. The size range is the reason to choose it. Read the capacity chart, because Medium is rated higher than Large.
| Positioning | MaxiComfort infinite position with zero-gravity preset |
|---|---|
| Weight capacity | Junior Petite 300 lb / Small 300 lb / Medium 400 lb / Large 375 lb |
| Seat width | Junior Petite 19 in / Small 20 in / Large 23 in |
| Seat-to-floor | Junior Petite 18 in / Small 19 in |
| Chair weight | Junior Petite 125 lb / Small 132 lb |
| Remote | Preset TV and Zero-Gravity buttons plus a programmable favorite position |
Pride Mobility VivaLift! Ultra PLR-4955
A dual-motor lift chair where the back and footrest move independently, plus a third seat-tilt pivot and a power headrest. What you are paying for is sleeping position control, not the lift itself.
| Positioning | Dual motor — backrest and footrest move independently (true infinite position) |
|---|---|
| Weight capacity | 400 lb |
| Tilt | VivaLift! Tilt adds a third pivot that rotates the seat |
| Heat and massage | Heating pads at the shoulders, lumbar and seat |
| Headrest | Power headrest |
| Extras | Hideaway wireless charging station and cup holder |
| Sizes | Small, Medium, Large/Tall |
Our verdict
Choose the Golden PR-505 when fit is the problem. It publishes four frame sizes with seat width and seat-to-floor figures down to a 19-inch seat and an 18-inch seat-to-floor, which is exactly what a petite buyer needs to see before ordering. Choose the Pride VivaLift! Ultra when position is the problem. Dual motors plus a seat-tilt pivot and a power headrest let back, legs and neck be set independently, which the Golden does not match. Neither publishes everything: Golden's capacity chart does not follow frame size, and Pride does not give seat-to-floor height per size. Confirm the missing figure with the dealer before ordering either one.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which one is better for a petite user?
- The Golden PR-505, on published figures. Its Junior Petite lists a 19-inch seat width and an 18-inch seat-to-floor height. Pride sells the Ultra in Small, Medium and Large/Tall but does not publish seat-to-floor per size, so petite fit has to be confirmed with a dealer rather than read off the page.
- Which one is better for sleeping in the chair?
- The Pride VivaLift! Ultra. Its two motors drive backrest and footrest independently and it adds a power headrest, so neck angle is adjustable separately. The Golden offers infinite positioning with a zero-gravity preset but no independent power headrest.
- Is either one a medical device?
- No. A lift chair is seating furniture, not a patient lift or medical device. If a person cannot bear weight or needs help transferring, ask a physical or occupational therapist what is appropriate before buying.