got this for my preganant wife so she can put her feet up and use it as a rocker when the baby is out.  we were worried that the motor recline is going to be loud but it is whisper quiet.  the recline is smooth, overall an excellent chair.  the only thing is that the chair was damaged.  the side of it looks off and bent in.  the shipping box could have used a bit more reinforcement.  would be a 5 star rating other than it was damaged.