Acorn vs Stannah stairlifts – which should you choose? While both stairlifts have well established brands they have different strengths. Your choice will depend on your own personal circumstances and needs.
Below is an Acorn 130 straight (left) and a Stannah 260 curved (right):
Acorn Vs Stannah Stairlifts – Cost
Cost is often the first consideration when choosing a stairlift and there’s definitely a difference across the two brands. Stannah stairlifts are generally more expensive than Acorn which is a more budget friendly option.
For brand new Acorn stairlift you’re looking at £2,000-£3,000 for a straight stairlift and £4,000-£6,000 for a curved Acorn. Pricing for a new Stannah straight starts at around £3,322 (straight) and a curved at £4,195. You can also save a considerable amount with a reconditioned stairlift.
Acorn Vs Stannah Stairlifts – Speed Of Install
Acorn stairlifts have a modular built rail which means they can be turned around and installed in a much shorter timeframe than with Stannah, using stock parts. So if you’re in a rush for a stairlift, it’s often Acorn stairlifts that are recommended for this reason.
A Stannah stairlift rail will be built specifically for your staircase to your specifications, after a survey of your staircase. This means it will usually take a little longer to have your stairlift installed with a Stannah, but the rail configuration can be a better fit, particularly for more complicated setups.
Acorn Vs Stannah Stairlifts – Rail Levelling System
The Acorn has an electronic levelling system and Stannah has a mechanical levelling system using twin rails. The mechanical system tends to fair better over the longer term, as there’s more potential problems which can arise with the electrics as the stairlift ages, compared with a mechanical system of levelling, which is more reliable.
Stannah 600
Acorn Vs Stannah – Customisation Options
Stannah’s stairlifts have a range of customisation options to suit various staircases and customer needs whereas Acorn have fewer options for customisation.
Acorn Vs Stannah Stairlifts – Overview
Acorn is known for it’s fast turnaround time and affordability. Stannah is a more expensive make but known for it’s high build quality, greater customisation options and excellent customer service/after sales support.
Acorn 130 (straight)