Sleep-to-Stand and Rotating Lift Beds Compared: EzLift, UPbed, StarSleep, Envyy, Med-Mizer and Transfer Master
Short answer: these beds solve different problems. Forward-lift sleep-to-stand beds (EzLift Deluxe, Envyy, UPbed Standard) tilt you up and forward, like a lift chair, and are generally lower-priced than the rotating beds here. Rotating beds (UPbed Independence, StarSleep Orin, EzLift Elevra, Med-Mizer ActiveCare) turn you to the edge first, which helps if swinging your legs out is the hard part. Med-Mizer, with powered hospital-bed height, is the priciest option. Transfer Master's Supernal 3 is a hi-low home bed rather than a lift bed: it lowers very far for self-transfers but doesn't lift you toward standing.
Disclosure: this guide is published by EzLift. We've used only specs we could find on each maker's or an authorized seller's public page, linked each one, and marked anything we couldn't verify — including our own unconfirmed numbers.
Side-by-side specs
| EzLift Deluxe | UPbed Independence | StarSleep Orin | Envyy (fixed height) | Med-Mizer ActiveCare Standard | Transfer Master Supernal 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lift style | Forward sit-to-stand lift | 90° rotate L/R + lift | 90° rotate (L or R model) | Forward sit-to-stand lift (Hi-Lo version available) | Rotate ("SafeTurn") to chair + powered height | Hi-low recliner; no stand lift |
| Stated capacity | Rated by manufacturer for up to 550 lb user weight | 500 lb max user weight | 375 lb total load incl. mattress & accessories | 500 lb, evenly distributed | 600 lb safe working load incl. mattress/bedding | 400 lb Twin / 500 lb Full-Queen, evenly distributed |
| Sizes | Twin, Twin XL | Twin XL (maker FAQ); some sellers list Twin | One size (mattress 81" × 34") | Twin, Twin XL | 36" or 42" × 80" | Twin, Full, Queen, Dual King |
| Height | Not published | 23" Twin / 25" Twin XL to mattress top (seller) | 22.5" floor to mattress | 27.5" with mattress (seller spec) | Deck 12.5"–27.5" | Deck 10.5"–20.5" |
| Whole-bed hi-low | No | Not listed | Not listed | Hi-Lo version only | Yes | Yes |
| Mattress included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Sold with or without (foam, ≤7") | Options, sold separately | Options |
| Price seen (Oct 26, 2026) | Twin $2,399 / Twin XL $2,699 | $3,999 | $4,299 (pre-order, ships late December) | $999–$1,199 without mattress / $1,299–$1,399 with (Platinum Health) | $9,682 | from $3,999 |
| Warranty (as stated) | 6 yr total (1 yr manufacturer + 5 yr Mulberry) | 10 yr frame / 3 yr parts / 5 yr mattress (seller page) | 10 yr frame / 3 yr motor / 1 yr parts | 1 yr motor & frame (seller page) | 15 yr frame mechanics / 2 yr drive / 1 yr wood, casters, handsets (brochure) | Not verified |
| Medicare | Not billed to Medicare | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
Specs checked Oct 26, 2026. Prices and specs change; check each link before buying.
Each bed, honestly
EzLift Deluxe — forward-lift, mattress and free shipping included
Raises the back, then lifts the seat forward toward standing. Mattress included; free freight shipping in the continental U.S.; tool-free assembly; rated by the manufacturer for up to 550 lb user weight; 6 years total (1-year manufacturer + 5-year Mulberry extended warranty). Limits: no whole-bed hi-low, and it doesn't rotate. Best for: someone who walks but struggles to stand up from bed, and wants a lift bed that looks like a regular bed. Product page. EzLift also sells the Elevra Rotating ($3,499; fixed left or right turn, no hi-low) and the Elevra Hi-Lo ($5,999; adds whole-bed height, pre-order, est. ship Dec 15, 2026).
UPbed Independence — rotating 4-in-1
Rotates 90° left or right and lifts; padded side rails double as armrests; maker states a 500 lb max user weight and Twin XL 38" × 80" (UPbed FAQ). Includes mattress. White-glove delivery listed at $499 on the maker FAQ. Best for: people who need help turning to the edge, and larger users.
StarSleep Orin — rotating with comfort extras
Listed as pre-order, expected to ship late December (maker page, Oct 26, 2026). One-touch 90° rotation; mattress, side rails, safety belt and two wired remotes included; 375 lb total load including mattress and accessories (StarSleep). Its manual says it's for in-home use, not a hospital bed, and recommends users 4'9"+ and 88 lb+. One authorized seller lists a 298 lb max user weight (All Medical Beds). StarSleep's own fit note: best for users with some lower-body strength.
Envyy — forward-lift, with a Hi-Lo option
Sleep-to-stand lift in Twin and Twin XL; 500 lb evenly distributed, and the manual warns the head/foot sections alone can't carry that load (Platinum Health; manual). Needs a foam mattress 7" or thinner. A Hi-Lo version adds caregiver height. Platinum Health lists it at $999 (Twin) / $1,199 (Twin XL) without a mattress, or $1,299 / $1,399 with one, as of Oct 26, 2026, the lowest-priced bed in this comparison.
Med-Mizer ActiveCare — rotating bed with powered height
One-button turn to a chair position, powered height 12.5"–27.5", 600 lb safe working load, 36" or 42" widths (Med-Mizer). Store price $9,682 for the Standard (store). Best for: higher-care needs where a caregiver also needs hospital-bed height.
Transfer Master Supernal 3 Hi-Low — not a lift bed, but often shopped alongside
Head, foot and hi-low, with a very low 10.5" deck for easier self-transfer; Twin 400 lb / Full-Queen 500 lb, evenly distributed; from $3,999 (Transfer Master). Best for: people who transfer better from a low height, or couples wanting Full/Queen sizes. It won't lift you toward standing.
How to choose
- Standing up is the problem → forward-lift (EzLift Deluxe, Envyy, UPbed Standard).
- Turning to the edge is the problem → rotating (UPbed Independence, StarSleep Orin, EzLift Elevra, Med-Mizer).
- A caregiver needs bed height too → a model with whole-bed hi-low (Med-Mizer, Envyy Hi-Lo, EzLift Elevra Hi-Lo, Transfer Master).
- Check how capacity is stated — total load vs. user weight differ by maker.
- Ask an occupational therapist to watch a transfer before you buy.
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