1/2-horsepower garage door opener; 200-watt security light; two light sockets
Anti-vibration system and belt drive ensure quiet operation; 3-piece rail for quick installation
Rugged steel construction
Includes opener, 2 3-button remotes, keyless entry pad
39 pounds; lifetime warranty on motor and belt
Whether you're installing your first garage door opener or replacing an old one, this is a great choice. First, it's supremely quiet, thanks to the vibration-free belt drive, and the 1/2-horsepower motor won't let you down over the years. And while most garage door openers have a light socket or two for perhaps a 60-watt bulb, this one has two sockets for two 100-watt bulbs, and the illumination in an otherwise dark garage is unparalleled. Speaking of illumination, we also liked the SoftGlo wall button because it's a cinch to find in the dark. It's also got a lock and a handy light switch.
As far as security, this model's ahead of the game with high-tech anti-burglary coding and a keyless entry pad as well as two remotes with three programmable buttons on each one, letting you control a separate door, gate or light. The unit itself weighs 39 pounds, so installation isn't a terrible ordeal, though you'll want to inventory all the hardware you'll need for the job, since it might not be included. Chamberlain's got top-notch customer service, and the motor in this opener has a lifetime warranty. Can't beat that.

Industrial-strength chain-drive garage-door opener
For easy garage-door operation and increased security
Includes Protector System and Security+ technology for added security
Includes a single-button remote control with battery and visor clip
38 pounds
As with all Chamberlain garage door openers, this model comes equipped with "Security+" rolling-code technology that prevents other people from "grabbing" the code your remote uses to communicate with the device that activates the opener. With every push, the remote transmits a brand new security code-one of over 100 billion codes, none of which is ever repeated.
On the analog side, this unit gives you an industrial-strength 1/2 horsepower motor that produces more than enough lifting power for your single or double garage door. The rugged, chain-drive construction provides superior, long-lasting dependability and toughness. The unit also includes the "Protector System," which automatically reverses the garage door if an obstruction is sensed-you'll see the value of this if you've ever left the tail-end of your car in the path of a descending garage door. A single-button remote control is included, as is as a multi-function wall-mount panel that allows you to control the light and to activate a lock-out feature. Six-year warranty.