Power or manual recline?

[dudley]

After ordering an Austin recliner I feel like it should be power vs. manual. Pros and cons any one?

[drcollie]

Sure...

Pros:

Power allows you to stop the recliner anywhere along the motion range without settling into the detents as on a manual unit. Higher adjustment factor to find the sweet spot

Cons:

Higher initial cost. Motors are costly if you burn one up outside of warranty (rare)
Has to be near an outlet and you have a wire to hide
Can't get out of the chair when reclined nearly as quickly as a manual unit