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Are you shopping for a new garage door and opener but not sure which brand of opener to purchase? 

As Southern California garage door experts, we’ve made it our goal to educate consumers on the differences between LiftMaster and Genie garage door openers to help them choose the best option for their homes.

Looking to learn more about your garage door opener options? Let’s review the specs between our LiftMaster openers and those offered by Genie.  

This high-level comparison will help you select which will offer your home the functionality that it needs. 

*Prices are listed as of the time of publishing and are subject to change. 

LiftMaster Garage Openers

LiftMaster Model WLED – $759.00

The LiftMaster Model WLED  is designed with long-lasting LEDs creating daylight-like lighting for your garage:

• Series – Elite
• Mount – Ceiling 
• Drive – Belt
• AC/DC – DC 
• Lock – Automatic lock capable; Posilock protects against forced openings
• Soft Start / Stop – Yes
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – Yes; Automatic
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Timer-to-close – Yes 
• Motion Detector – Yes 
• Motor Warranty – Lifetime
• Parts Warranty – 5 years

LiftMaster Model 8550WL – $659.00

The LiftMaster Model 8550WL is designed for quiet, long-lasting service:  

• Series – Elite
• Mount – Ceiling 
• Drive – Belt 
• AC/DC – DC
• Lock – Automatic lock capable; Posilock protects against forced openings
• Soft Start / Stop – Yes
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes 
• Timer-to-close – Yes
• Alert-2-Close – Yes
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Motion Detector – Yes
• Motor Warranty – Lifetime
• Parts Warranty – 5 years

LiftMaster Model 8500WL – $899.00

The LiftMaster Model 8500WL is a wall-mounted design with a quiet DC motor. This eliminates noise and vibrations through the ceiling and provides smooth operation.

• Series – Elite
• Mount – Wall 
• Force – 12V
• Drive – Direct
• AC/DC – DC
• Lock – Automatic lock included
• Soft Start / Stop – No
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – Auto-on capable
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Timer-to-close – Yes
• Alert-2-Close – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Motion Detector – Yes 
• Motor Warranty – Lifetime
• Parts Warranty – 5 years

LiftMaster Model 8360WLB – $559.00

The LiftMaster Model 8360WLB opener is a ceiling-mounted system with integrated battery backup to ensure garage access even when the power is out. 

• Series – Premium
• Mount – Ceiling
• Force – 800 Newtons
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Lock – Automatic lock capable
• Soft Start / Stop – Yes
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Timer-to-close – No
• Alert-2-Close – Yes
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Motion Detector – Yes
• Motor Warranty – Lifetime
• Parts Warranty – 1 year 

LiftMaster Model 8160WB – $499.00

The LiftMaster Model 8160WB offers The Protector System which auto-Reverses the door if there is an obstruction. 

• Series – Contractor
• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – ½
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Lock – Posilock protects against forced openings
• Soft Start / Stop – Yes
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – No
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Timer-to-close – No
• Alert-2-Close – Yes
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Motor Warranty – 4 years
• Parts Warranty – 1 year

Genie Garage Openers

1 HPC Ultra-Quiet Belt Drive Smart Opener 

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 1 
• Weight Limit – 500 lbs
• Drive – Belt
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – Yes
• Garage Door Types – Sectional only 
• Warranty – 10 years

1035-V Chain Drive 500 – Model ½ HPc

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 1/2 
• Weight Limit – 350 lbs
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – No
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional only 
• Warranty – 5 years

1¼ HP Quiet Belt Drive

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 1 ¼ 
• Weight Limit – 500 lbs
• Drive – Belt
• AC/DC – Contact for more information
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Auto-Reverse – No
• Wall Console Included – No
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional only 
• Warranty – Contact for more information

2 HPC Premium Screw Drive Smart Opener

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 2
• Weight Limit – Contact for more information
• Drive – Screw
• AC/DC – Contact for more information
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Auto-Reverse – No
• Wall Console Included – No
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional or 1 piece  
• Warranty – Limited lifetime

2035-TKV Chain Drive 550- Model ½ HPc

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 1/2
• Weight Limit – 500 lbs
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – No
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional
• Warranty – 10 years

2035-TV Chain Drive 550 ½ HPc

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 1/2
• Weight Limit – 500 lbs
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – No
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional
• Warranty – 10 years

3022-TKH ChainMax® 1000 – Chain Drive Model ¾ HPc

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 3/4
• Weight Limit – Contact for more information
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Contact for more information
• Warranty – 15 years

4042-TKH SilentMax® 1200 – Belt Drive ¾ HPc

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 3/4
• Weight Limit – Contact for more information
• Drive – Belt
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – Yes
• Garage Door Types – Contact for more information
• Warranty – 15 years

Chain 550 Essentials – 1/2 HPc Durable Chain

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 1/2
• Weight Limit – 500 lbs
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – No
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional
• Warranty – Contact for more information

Chain Glide Connect Essentials- 1/2 HPc Durable Chain

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 1/2
• Weight Limit – Contact for more information
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Contact for more information
• Warranty – Contact for more information

ChainDrive 750 3/4 HPc Durable Chain

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 3/4
• Weight Limit – 500 lbs
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional
• Warranty – 10 years

ChainGlide Connect 1/2 HPc

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 1/2
• Weight Limit – 500 lbs
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional
• Warranty – 10 years

ChainMax 1/2 HPC Durable Chain

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 1/2
• Weight Limit – 500 lbs
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – Yes
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional
• Warranty – 10 years

ChainMax 1000 – 3/4 HPc Durable Chain

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 3/4
• Weight Limit – Contact for more information
• Drive – Chain
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional or 1 piece 
• Warranty – Limited lifetime

MachForce 2 HPc Premium

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 2
• Weight Limit – Contact for more information
• Drive – Screw
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – No
• Smartphone Control – No
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional or 1 piece 
• Warranty – Limited lifetime

MachForce 2 HPc Premium Wifi

• Mount – Ceiling 
• Horsepower – 2
• Weight Limit – Contact for more information
• Drive – Screw
• AC/DC – DC
• Battery Backup – No
• Lights – Yes
• Wifi – Yes
• Smartphone Control – Yes
• Auto-Reverse – Yes
• Wall Console Included – Yes
• Motion Detector – No
• Garage Door Types – Sectional or 1 piece 
• Warranty – Limited lifetime

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