Buyer’s guide
Compare opener brands
LiftMaster, Chamberlain, and Genie — side-by-side specs for the most common residential openers. Click any row to talk to the Virtual Technician about a specific model.
| Brand | Model | Drive | HP | Years | Known failures | Remotes | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain | B4643T | belt | — | — | 4 | — | 4 |
| Chamberlain | B6753T | belt | — | — | 4 | — | 4 |
| Chamberlain | B980 | belt | — | — | 3 | — | 5 |
| Genie | 3035 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 |
| LiftMaster | 8360W | chain | — | — | 5 | — | 6 |
| LiftMaster | 8365W-267 | chain | 0.5 HP | — | 4 | — | 5 |
| LiftMaster | 8500W | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 |
| LiftMaster | 8587WL | chain | — | — | 4 | — | 4 |
| LiftMaster | 87504 | belt | — | — | 5 | — | 4 |