The best recliners for sleeping are comfortable and supportive. We share our top picks based on research and expert interviews.

Seeking to help, I hunted for the perfect napping throne – recliners that turn into beds, allowing one to lay flat completely. After measuring and testing several models, I found a top-rated, lay-flat recliner fitting my friend’s tall frame.

In general, though, power recliners make better sleepers than manual ones, because most power recliners offer an unlimited number of recline angles, which allows you to tweak the position of the chair until it’s in the exact angle you like.

Adjustable backrest can be locked in place at 3 fixed levels (105°/155°/180°), great for watching TV or taking a nap. Clean design with classic button tufting makes an increased visual appeal. Equipped with 4 casters and a pull handle, it can be quickly transformed into a single person bed.

1. Reclining Angle and Positioning. The reclining angle of a chair is the key thing to keep the spine straight and relieve pressure. A mechanized recliner with an adjustable backrest that can recline to different angles helps you find the optimal position for your body.