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\t\tAnnie<\/small><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t<\/i> 2nd Mar 2025<\/small>
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Furniture can save you money. Yes, really! More than that, the right furniture for your needs will make a big difference to your daily life \u2013 which is why it\u2019s worth budgeting more for the items you use every day, like armchairs.<\/p>\n

I received an Ultra 5 Motor Rise and Recliner chair<\/a> from Fenetic Wellbeing in exchange for an honest review. Here\u2019s why I think investing in one could save you money in the long term.<\/p>\n

While a product was received in return for a review, MoneyMagpie prides itself on only recommending products we truly believe in and providing honest reviews. The receipt of the item does not influence the review.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A Chair for Health<\/a><\/p>\n

Best Features<\/a><\/p>\n

Areas for Improvement<\/a><\/p>\n

How Could a Fenetic Wellbeing Chair Save Money?<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>A Chair for Health<\/h2>\n

Firstly, this is a stylish armchair with various different finishes available, from fabric to vegan leather to leather. It will look at home in any living room: it doesn\u2019t look like a \u2018medical assistance\u2019 chair. It\u2019s also not too big \u2013 the design is structured, unlike many recliner chairs that have wide slouchy arms. This would fit in most rooms comfortably (it does need room behind it to recline!).<\/p>\n

However, there\u2019s a reason I was the one on the team to try this chair out. I\u2019m very tall (over 6\u20192\u2033) and very heavy, with limited mobility due to health conditions that include arthritis, fibromyalgia and more. Some days I can move just fine \u2013 and other days, my feet swell painfully large, my legs are heavy, and moving around is painful and difficult. I can\u2019t afford a massage every week and I don\u2019t need someone always around to help me in and out of a chair \u2013 though some days it would be useful!<\/p>\n

A rise and recliner chair is one that helps you in several ways. They tilt forward and up, to make standing from the chair much easier, and recline to help you raise your legs and find a comfortable position for your back. This is a luxury version \u2013 here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Best Features<\/h2>\n

The Ultra 5 Motor Rise and Recliner<\/a> from Fenetic Wellbeing has loads of brilliant features that helped me to properly relax in the evening. First, it comes in three sizes. That means I was able to get the XL \u2013 which is suitable for people over six foot tall. It is very difficult to find chairs that fit tall proportions, often being too short in the seat or the back to be comfortable for long periods. Being able to choose from three sizes means you can find the right size for you. It also has a weight limit up to 28 stone \u2013 which is far more than most rise and recliner chairs available on the high street.<\/p>\n

The chair has a recline and tilt function, like any chair of this type. However, it also has a tilt function and several moving parts. This means you can raise your legs above your hips (great if you get swollen feet like me), and choose whether you want to lie back or remain sitting upright. As well as an adjustable back, the headrest can be tilted forward too \u2013 so even if you prefer a leaned-back posture, you can have your head raised to still watch the TV or chat with other people comfortably. I really love this feature, because I like to be fairly upright despite needing to raise my legs, and the headrest tilt makes it super easy to find the perfect comfy angle.<\/p>\n

The armrests are structured. This sounds like a silly thing to mention maybe, but I have had recliners in the past which were \u2018floppy\u2019 wide armrests that felt too low and not supportive. The arms on this chair are solid and not too wide, and a good height to rest your elbows on. When the chair rises to the stand position, they felt supportive and not at all flimsy.<\/p>\n

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Here are some of the other features I love:<\/p>\n

Choice of Fabric<\/h3>\n

I have the vegan leather option which suits me perfectly. I like fabric furniture but have two very fluffy pets and not enough energy to constantly hoover the armchair. The vegan leather is smooth and durable, and feels like wonderful quality and (I discovered quickly thanks to my clumsiness) easy to wipe-clean when you spill your coffee on it. I like that you can choose from different colours and between fabric, vegan leather, or leather to suit your own style and needs.<\/p>\n

Comfortable But Not Squishy<\/h3>\n

Some people like armchairs and sofas they can sink into. However, if you\u2019re anything like me, those are a nightmare! This chair is supportive, comfortable, and cushioned but it doesn\u2019t feel \u2018squishy\u2019 or unsupportive. Even without the rise feature, it would be a chair I\u2019d choose because I can easily sit in it for hours without getting tailbone pain from being too hard or back pain from lack of support from the cushioning.<\/p>\n

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Three Heat Options<\/h3>\n

You can add some heat to the seat and back, with three temperature options. This helps take the chill off a cold room without needing to put the heat on, while the higher temperatures really soak into achey bones to fully relax you. It has an auto shutoff too, so you can\u2019t accidentally leave it on.<\/p>\n

Adjustable Lumbar Support<\/h3>\n

As well as the multitude of tilt functions in different parts of the chair, the lumbar support (the lower back) has an inflatable option to provide extra support. This is perfect for people like me who suffer from constant low back pain and feel like they always need a cushion in their lower back whenever they sit down. You can adjust it to the perfect amount for you, too.<\/p>\n

Easy Controls<\/h3>\n

The remote control is wired to the chair, so you can\u2019t lose it! And you also don\u2019t need to worry about batteries running out. There are very clear instructions with pictures on every button to make it easy to set up to your ideal position. When it\u2019s time to get out of the chair, there is a central button that controls the rise\/recline, so just pressing up or down continuously will set the chair all the way back to a lay-flat position or all the way up to standing. There is a USB port in the end of the remote \u2013 which is great for me, as I can keep my laptop charged while I work from the chair.<\/p>\n

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The Hidden Arm Features<\/h3>\n

Inside each armrest is a little pop-out feature. On one side, there is a cup holder so you can keep a drink close to hand. I have to admit, this serves as the \u2018pet treat\u2019 holder in my household instead! On the other side is a wireless phone charger, so if your phone has a wireless charging capacity you can keep it in that pocket to maintain charge while still being close to hand.<\/p>\n

Massage Function<\/h3>\n

This feels like no other massage chair or device (like those shiatsu cushions or neck roller massagers you\u2019ve probably tried at some point). It\u2019s not a hard, roller-style massage. Instead, parts of the back of the chair inflate and deflate in sequence, providing gentle pressure. It feels like a hug or someone pressing on your back \u2013 it\u2019s really very pleasant and also didn\u2019t leave me aching the next day like some roller-massage devices have done. There are three levels to try \u2013 start slowly and try each one out, because the third level is wonderful for someone like me who likes a deep massage but it might feel a bit strong for some! Having different options means there\u2019s a level that\u2019ll suit everyone.<\/p>\n

Lithium Battery<\/h3>\n

The chair needs to be plugged in to function for normal operation. However, a unique feature of this model that many rise and recliners do not have is the backup lithium battery. Why is this important? In a chair without one, if you have a power cut, you could get stuck laid down or tilted back in the chair! However, the battery provides plenty of power to make sure you can safely get out of your chair<\/a> even if there is a power cut.<\/p>\n

Delivery and Installation<\/h3>\n

I didn\u2019t get any special treatment for my delivery: I got the same service every customer will. Fenetic Wellbeing are an independent company, and it was very clear they care about their customers and know their product inside-out. During delivery, they set it up in the place I needed the chair to be, then spent plenty of time talking me through all of the main functions. There wasn\u2019t a hard sell, just care to make sure it was set up how I needed it to be set up, in the right place, and that I was comfortable with how to use it. They even made sure to ask if I wanted the remote control to be wired in on the left or right side!<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Areas for Improvement<\/h2>\n

Before you rush out to buy this chair, there are a few things to consider. To me, they are minor \u2018would likes\u2019, but we always look at pros and cons in our reviews as it\u2019s important that we provide a genuine picture of what an item is like.<\/p>\n

Heat and Massage Button Location<\/h3>\n

I am wide of hip. Very wide of hip. And, I must say, this chair still fits my sizeable rear very comfortably with space to spare either side at each armrest. However, if I move in the chair, I have sometimes accidentally put the heat or massage buttons on or off when I wanted the opposite. This is because the controls are located on the inside of the armrest, so it\u2019s quite easy to knock with your leg if you\u2019re a wriggler. The buttons could be better on the outside of the chair to avoid accidental knocks.<\/p>\n

Remote Pocket<\/h3>\n

In a similar vein, I love that the remote is wired so you can\u2019t lose it. But the wire is fairly short and you have to sort of leave it to dangle on\/ over the armrest or if you\u2019re less wide of backside, on the chair seat next to you. There is a pocket on each side of the chair \u2013 but it\u2019s juuuussstt lower than the wire allows the remote to go. Also, if you did want to use the pocket on the side of the chair, it\u2019s a long reach and because the central button on the remote sticks out, putting it in\/out the pocket knocks the button so it does move the chair when you\u2019re not expecting it \u2013 the pockets on each side of the chair seem more like magazine holder pockets than for the remote. I have since got a fabric over-armrest pocket that holds the remote (and TV remotes) so it\u2019s in reach but out of the way, so it\u2019s only a very minor snag.<\/p>\n

No Gimbal in the Cup Holder<\/h3>\n

The cup holder is fixed in place \u2013 which means if you\u2019ve forgotten a drink in there, you might tip it everywhere when you want to set the chair to rise and tilt forward! It would be amazing if this was set into a gimbal to level the cup however the chair was tilted.<\/p>\n

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You Need Tilt Room<\/h3>\n

Like any rise and recliner chair, you need room to operate it. Because this one has extensive tilt and recline range, you will need to make sure you have a few feet of clear space behind it if you plan to recline far back with each use.<\/p>\n

Memory for Favourite Seating Position<\/h3>\n

The controls are manual, which is great \u2013 but if you\u2019re the only person using the chair, it would be amazing to have a programmable option so that it remembers your favourite position. However, being able to change so many bits isn\u2019t overwhelming, because within a few uses I knew exactly what to press (legs up, back forward, headrest forward, lumbar inflated, if you must know) in just a few seconds. It also means you can adjust depending on what you need each day.<\/p>\n

Option for USB-C Charger<\/h3>\n

I LOVE the wireless charger pocket and that I can plug my laptop in using a USB-A to USB-C cable to keep it charged while I work. But if I am being really, really picky, it would be nice to have the USB plug in the armrest pocket instead of the wireless charger, with a USB-A and USB-C port so you can keep different types of device plugged in and store cables in the pocket when not in use. This is probably the absolute pickiest thing I can come up with for this chair but definitely one of those \u2018if I were designing the next version\u2019 notes I made.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Why Would a Fenetic Wellbeing Chair Save You Money?<\/h2>\n

Right, you might think I\u2019m reaching here but I genuinely think you could save money with a Fenetic Wellbeing chair<\/a>. There is one, very clear, money saving thing I need to mention straight away:<\/p>\n

You could get this chair VAT-free. That\u2019s automatically 20% off the normal sale price.<\/p>\n

If you are buying this chair (or any rise and recliner chair from Fenetic Wellbeing) because you need assistance to get into\/out of the chair, and\/or would benefit from features like the tilt, raising your legs, or the heat and massage functions because of a long-term health condition, it qualifies as a medical assistance device. For example, the heat function has seriously aided my back pain and arthritis issues, as I have been able to spend half an hour each evening relaxing in the chair with the heat dissipating in a way that it reduces my muscle tension and overall pain. If you aren\u2019t sure if you\u2019d qualify for the VAT exemption, talk to Fenetic Wellbeing about it because they\u2019re so knowledgable and helpful.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t qualify for the exemption, you can quickly compare prices online between the Fenetic Wellbeing rise and recliner range and similar offerings from high street shops and discover they are much better value, better quality, and highly rated customer service. This is their top of the range chair and it retails from \u00a31999.99 with VAT relief or \u00a32399.99 without VAT relief \u2013 and a portion of each sale goes to the MS Society. They have a range of rise and recliner chairs too, starting from \u00a3399.99<\/a> with VAT relief.<\/p>\n

No Need to Heat the Whole Room<\/h3>\n

Staying on the heat element for a moment, this could save money on your heating bills because it really does get very toasty very quickly, so if you\u2019re the only person who gets cold in the room, or you live alone and don\u2019t fancy heating the whole house just to warm up a bit, it\u2019s great for taking the chill away.<\/p>\n

Thomas Appelbee, Co-founder of\u00a0<\/span>Fenetic<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Wellbeing says:<\/p>\n

\u201cA fantastic, cost effective solution is investing in furniture that provides targeted heat. At just 20p per day to run, heated chairs such as\u00a0Fenetic<\/span>\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Ultra<\/span><\/a>\u00a0rise and recline, heated chairs are ideal for people who live alone to keep warm without incurring the significant energy costs of heating an entire room or home. This means staying warm for 12 hours a day, seven days per week, can cost less than \u00a36 per month and offers the potential to reduce the average household energy bills.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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Stay Independent Longer<\/h3>\n

Independent living is so important to anyone with long-term health conditions. We don\u2019t all have partners or family around to help, and paid care is expensive and doesn\u2019t always happen when you need it. For example, I don\u2019t need a carer around all the time \u2013 but on bad days, I could get stuck on the sofa for hours unable to get up. I have definitely considered paid carers in the past for this kind of reason, but having something like this on a bad day means I could confidently settle myself in knowing I can still get out of the chair on my own.<\/p>\n

There is also definitely something to be said for having a chair that fits you properly when it comes to reducing pain and fatigue. Getting proper wind-down rest every evening before bed has meant that I am sleeping better, which in turn means my fatigue is lessened and I can manage more tasks in the day now.<\/p>\n

Longevity in Quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is not your standard high street chair. It\u2019s incredibly well made and will last a lot of daily use for many, many years. Investing in daily-use and high-traffic furniture is always going to save you money in the long term because \u2018buy cheap, buy twice\u2019 is real.<\/p>\n

Less Spent on Massages<\/h3>\n

My health conditions mean I can benefit from frequent massages, but at \u00a360 a pop that\u2019s just not possible to maintain long-term. One massage cycle on this chair helps take tension out of my back and has made me feel much lighter and experience less pain because it\u2019s helped with muscle tension around sore points, like my neck. I have also found that raising my legs for an hour every evening means I don\u2019t have to consider getting expensive lower leg massages to improve circulation and lymph drainage as this is happening naturally from having my feet raised in the chair. My feet are no longer swollen all the time!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n