Bath & Shower Safety Seating: Medline vs NNN
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This page compares a Medline transfer bench with an NNN teak shower stool, and adds two more Medline benches that share the same pool. Each figure below comes from a listing, and where a listing gives two numbers for the same property, both are reported.
The two main products are different kinds of seat. The Medline is an aluminum bench with a reversible backrest and an arm rest, and the NNN is a teak stool whose listing describes no backrest or arm rests. The sections below set out the stated limits first, then the points where the listings disagree.
Quick answer
If you need a seat with a backrest and a stated 400-pound limit, the Medline transfer bench B086TPM48Y is the only listing in this set that states both. The NNN stool states 300 pounds, weighs 7.2 pounds, and is described as a teak seat with stainless steel hardware. The gray Medline tub bench also disagrees between its bullets and its spec table, so read the weight and width figures before choosing one.
Listed figures side by side
| Listing | Weight limit stated | Item weight stated | Seat size or height stated | Material stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medline transfer bench, B086TPM48Y | 400 pounds | 12.6 pounds (spec table); 11 lb (bullet) | Seat 16.25 inches deep, 26.5 inches wide; minimum height 18.5 inches | Aluminum |
| NNN teak shower stool, B0CSCQNXCR | 300 pounds | 7.2 pounds | Seat 10 inches deep, 14 inches wide; 17 inches high | Teak wood |
| Medline tub transfer bench, B07G94QDG5 | 300 pounds (spec table); 350 lb (bullet) | 11.77 pounds (spec table); 10.8 lbs (bullet) | Seat width 17.5 inches (spec); seat interior width 28 inches (spec); minimum height 19.5 inches | Aluminum |
| Medline bath bench with padded armrests, B01N3P5N62 | 350 lbs (bullet) | Not stated | Seat 13.5 inches deep, 16 inches wide (bullet) | Not stated |
The Medline tub bench lists two seat widths in its own spec table, which is noted in the detail section below.
Medline transfer bench (B086TPM48Y)
Checked 2026-10-12. The spec table states aluminum, a grey color, an item weight of 12.6 pounds, a product size of 18 inches deep, 32 inches wide and 36.5 inches high, a seat depth of 16.25 inches, a seat length of 16 inches, a seat width of 26.5 inches, a minimum height of 18.5 inches, a maximum lifting height of 22.5 inches and a maximum weight recommendation of 400 pounds.
The bullets describe a height setting from 17.5 to 22 inches, a reversible backrest, a stationary arm rest, slip-resistant feet, and an overall width of 32 inches with a height of 32.5 to 36.5 inches including the backrest. The bullet gives the weight as 11 lb.
NNN 14-inch teak shower stool (B0CSCQNXCR)
Checked 2026-10-12. The spec table lists teak wood as the material, a brown color, an item weight of 7.2 pounds, product dimensions of 10 inches deep, 14 inches wide and 17 inches high, a seat depth of 10 inches, a seat width of 14 inches, and a maximum weight recommendation of 300 pounds. The item type is given as a teak shower bench.
The bullets state that the stool is pre-oiled with water-based teak oil, that the legs have non-slip, non-marking leveling feet that adjust for sloped floors and drains, and that the hardware is marine-grade stainless steel. The bullets also state that assembly takes four parts with an included wrench. The listing describes a patent on the seat, legs and frame, and states a five-year craftsmanship commitment. The listing does not describe a backrest or arm rests.
Medline tub transfer bench, gray (B07G94QDG5)
Checked 2026-10-20. The bullets state a seat of 28 inches long by 17.5 inches deep with an overall height of 32 to 36 inches, a 350-pound weight capacity, an adjustable height from 19 to 23 inches, a reversible backrest, Microban antimicrobial protection and rubber tips. The bullets give a gray aluminum frame weighing 10.8 pounds.
The spec table gives an item weight of 11.77 pounds, a 300-pound maximum weight recommendation, an item size of 17.5 inches deep, 17 inches wide and 36 inches high, a minimum height of 19.5 inches, a maximum lifting height of 23.5 inches, a seat width of 17.5 inches and a seat interior width of 28 inches. The two seat widths sit side by side in the same table and are not explained.
Medline bath bench with padded armrests (B01N3P5N62)
Checked 2026-10-20. This listing has bullets and no spec table. The bullets state padded armrests, a weight capacity of up to 350 pounds, use in both showers and bathtubs, and a seat measuring 13.5 inches deep by 16 inches wide. The bullets do not state a material, a weight, a height range or a color.
Because the listing has no spec table, the figures on this card come from the bullets alone and are not cross-checked.
How these products were chosen
The Medline transfer bench and the NNN stool come from the saved research file for this keyword. The two extra Medline benches were added because each is a bathing bench with a stated weight limit. The bench with padded armrests has no spec table, so it is listed for its bullet figures only.
For a handheld spray that pairs with a bench, see handheld shower heads for seniors. Storage that sits near the seat is covered in shower storage, and corner options are listed in corner bath caddies.
Worked example: seat width and weight from the listings
The NNN stool is 14 inches wide and 10 inches deep, a seat area of 140 square inches. The Medline transfer bench’s seat is 26.5 inches wide and 16.25 inches deep, a seat area of about 431 square inches. Using the listed numbers, the bench offers about three times the seat area of the stool.
The weight figures pull the other way on the gray tub bench. Its spec table says 300 pounds and its bullet says 350 pounds, a 50-pound gap. The gray tub bench’s spec table matches the NNN stool’s 300-pound figure, while its bullet says 350 pounds, so that listing needs checking before a purchase.
Where the listings disagree
The gray Medline tub bench gives a 300-pound maximum weight recommendation in its spec table and 350 pounds in its bullets. Its item weight is 11.77 pounds in the spec table and 10.8 pounds in the bullets. Its seat is listed as 17.5 inches wide in one field and 28 inches wide in another.
The Medline transfer bench lists 12.6 pounds in the spec table and 11 lb in the bullet. Its minimum height of 18.5 inches also sits above the 17.5-inch low setting described in the bullets.
What the listings do not say
The NNN listing describes a patented design and a five-year craftsmanship commitment, but it does not give a warranty term in the spec table. The listing also does not say how the teak oil holds up under daily use, beyond the statement that it is pre-oiled and ready to use.
None of the four listings gives a rim width or describes how the seat fits a specific tub wall. The bench without a spec table does not name a material or give a weight.
Frequently asked questions
Does the NNN stool have a backrest?
Its listing does not describe a backrest or arm rests. The bullets focus on the teak finish, the leveling feet, the stainless steel hardware and the assembly steps.
Which listing gives the highest weight limit?
The Medline transfer bench B086TPM48Y states 400 pounds. The NNN stool states 300 pounds, and the Medline tub bench gives 300 pounds in its spec table and 350 pounds in its bullets.
How much lighter is the NNN stool than the bench?
The NNN stool lists an item weight of 7.2 pounds. The Medline transfer bench lists 12.6 pounds in its spec table and 11 lb in its bullet, so the stool is between 3.8 and 5.4 pounds lighter depending on which bench figure is used.
Are the Medline benches suitable for a tub?
The bench and tub bench bullets describe use as a tub transfer bench or bath seat for easy entry and exit. The bench with padded armrests describes use in both showers and bathtubs. None of the listings gives a tub rim width.
What should I confirm before ordering?
Confirm the weight figure in both the spec table and the bullets, then check the seat height for the exact model number. Where the figures disagree, ask the seller which one applies.
Conclusion
The Medline transfer bench gives the highest stated weight limit and the most seat area in this set, while the NNN stool gives the lightest listed weight and a teak finish with a 300-pound limit. The gray Medline tub bench and the padded bench each need the weight figures confirmed against their own pages before a purchase.
