This is a sturdy frame. I was able to get it upstairs myself because when you open the box and unwrap the plastic the frame is in two halves that you allen bolt together, making it a lot more manageable than the 150 lb total weight implies. Assembly is straightforward, which is good because the instructions abruptly end halfway through. The motors are quiet. Massage functions make more noise than vibration but that's a minor issue, the main functions of the bed work well.