- All three chairs share the same manufacturer engineering; the difference is how far the care need goes.
- Taurus Bed: lift, relax and bed 180 degrees - solid support for standing up and resting.
- Megataurus: everything Taurus Bed does, plus the Zero Gravity position for long sitting comfort.
- Sollevita: everything above, plus the stretcher position with side access for transfers and caregiver work.
- The honest choice follows the daily routine, not the longest feature list.
Positions at a glance
| Position | Taurus Bed | Megataurus | Sollevita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift (assisted standing) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Relax (reclined comfort) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bed 180° (flat rest) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Zero Gravity | — | Yes | Yes |
| Stretcher (flat with side access) | — | — | Yes |
Three chairs, one manufacturer family
Taurus Bed, Megataurus and Sollevita are built on the same Italian manufacturing base, with the same approach to upholstery, mechanics and daily-use durability. That makes the comparison honest: you are not choosing between different qualities, you are choosing between different levels of care capability. The right level is decided by what actually happens at home every day - not by the longest specification sheet.
When Taurus Bed is enough
Taurus Bed fits situations where the main daily needs are assisted standing, comfortable reclining and the occasional fully flat rest. If the person still transfers mostly on their own, does not need side access for caregiver work, and sits normal daily hours, Taurus Bed usually covers the routine well. Choosing more chair than the routine needs adds cost and complexity without adding daily value.
When Megataurus makes sense
Megataurus adds the Zero Gravity position: a combined leg and back angle that distributes body weight differently during long sitting. It suits people who spend many hours in the chair and want more variation between upright, reclined and rest positions - but who still do not need transfer support or caregiver side access. If long daily sitting is the defining need, Megataurus is often the balanced middle choice.
When Sollevita is the right step
Sollevita is the full care configuration. On top of lift, relax, bed 180 degrees and Zero Gravity, it adds the stretcher position with side access - the function that changes bed-to-chair transfers and daily caregiver work. It belongs in situations where several needs come together: difficult transfers, long sitting, repositioning during the day and care tasks performed at the chair. When only one of those needs exists, a simpler model may honestly be the better buy.
How to decide without over-buying
Describe the actual daily routine: how the person stands up, how transfers happen, how many hours are spent seated and what the caregiver has to do at the chair. The free fit check compares that routine with the three levels and tells you honestly which one fits - including when the answer is the simpler model rather than Sollevita.
FAQ
Common questions
Are Taurus Bed, Megataurus and Sollevita made by the same manufacturer?
Yes. All three come from the same Italian manufacturer family behind Sollevita, with the same manufacturing approach to mechanics and upholstery. The difference is the level of care capability, not the build quality.
What does Sollevita have that Megataurus does not?
The stretcher position with side access, which supports bed-to-chair transfers and caregiver work at the chair. Megataurus covers lift, relax, bed 180 degrees and Zero Gravity, but not the stretcher function.
Is Zero Gravity worth it for long daily sitting?
Zero Gravity changes how body weight is distributed between back and legs, which many people find more comfortable across long sitting hours. Whether it is worth it depends on how many hours per day the chair is actually used.
Can I upgrade from one model to another later?
The chairs are configured to order, so the practical route is choosing the right level before purchase. That is exactly what the free fit check is for - it maps the daily routine to the right model first.
Which model should I check first?
Start from the daily need, not the model. If transfers and caregiver access are part of the routine, start with Sollevita. If the needs are standing support and comfort, start with Taurus Bed or Megataurus and only step up if the routine demands it.