January 10, 2025 | Natalie Webber Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Lite vs Quickie Q50R Carbon: Models Compared If you’re looking for a electric folding wheelchair, you’re probably looking for something that’s going to be easy enough for you to a) lift in and out of your car boot and b) store compactly when it’s not in use. In this scenario, the Quickie Q50R Carbon is a popular model, but how does it compare to the newer Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Lite powerchair? In this guide, we’ll give you a detailed comparison of the two models specifications, along with the advantages of each. What is the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Lite powerchair? The Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Lite is an indoor/outdoor powerchair with a folding carbon fibre frame and lithium battery. It is made in China. 10Ah Price: £2395.00 ex VAT 20Ah Price: £2790.00 ex VAT Pros of the Pride Jazzy Carbon compared to the Quickie Q50R Carbon electric wheelchair Cheaper: At £2395.00 ex VAT, the Pride Jazzy Carbon is cheaper than the Quickie Q50R Carbon – an important factor if price is your only object! Bigger seat: The seat dimensions are more generous on the Pride Jazzy Carbon, giving you a bit extra space e.g. with a thick coat on! The seat plate’s curved front is also a nice feature, giving a more comfortable feel behind the knees. Better footrest: there’s a lot more room for your feet on the Pride Jazzy Carbon, and the in-built handle provides an easy way to wheel the powerchair when folded. Bigger wheels: the larger wheels on the Pride Jazzy Carbon gives a more comfortable and capable drive in outdoor environments. What is the Quickie Q50R Carbon powerchair? The Quickie Q50R Carbon is an indoor/outdoor powerchair with a folding frame and lithium battery. It is made in China. 10Ah Price: £2595.00 ex VAT 20Ah Price: £2945.00 ex VAT Pros of the Quickie Q50R Carbon compared to the Pride Jazzy Carbon electric wheelchair Better indoor manoeuvrability: with a smaller footprint and turning circle, the Quickie Q50R Carbon is better suited for manoeuvring around tight indoor spaces. Comfort upgrade: the Quickie Q50R Carbon has a new Comfort package, consisting of a Helping Hand Lowzone pressure-relief seat cushion and optional backrest cushion. For longer-term users, or outdoor driving, it can make a significant improvement to your comfort. Cup holder: the Quickie Q50R Carbon is fitted with a cup holder as standard. It must be said it’s made of flexible fabric not rigid plastic, so it’s usefulness is limited to non-spill cups and bottles! Choice of colours: With the Quickie Q50R Carbon you get a choice of 5 accent colours – blue, red, purple, yellow or orange! Longer warranty: the Quickie Q50R carbon comes with a 2 year warranty, double that of the Pride Jazzy Carbon which has a 1 year warranty. Common features of the Pride Jazzy Carbon & Quickie Q50R Carbon Folding frame Flight safe lithium battery Foldable footrest Anti tippers Freewheel mode Flip-up armrests Safety belt Padded seat cushion Simple joystick controller – RH or LH – with USB port Electromagnetic brake Pride Jazzy Carbon vs Quickie Q50R Carbon: tech specs compared Pride Jazzy Carbon Quickie Q50R Carbon Length 1000mm (39.3in) 923 mm (36in) Width 620mm (24.4in) 570 mm (22.4in) Height 950mm (37.4in) 928mm (36.5in) Folded Dimensions (LxWxH) 800 x 620 x 340 mm (31.4 x 24.4 x 13.3 in) 767 x 570 x 370 mm (30 x 22.4 x 14.5 in) Seat Width 450mm (18in) 440mm (17.3in) Seat Height (footrest to seat) 430mm (17in) 410mm (16in) Seat Depth 430mm (17in) 420mm (16.5in) Backrest Height 430mm (17in) 464mm (18.2in) Turning Radius 900mm (35in) 800mm (31.5in) Motors 170W 250W Max Speed 4mph 4mph Max Gradient 6° 6° Batteries 10Ah or 20Ah Lithium 10Ah Lithium (can house 2 batteries) Max Range 12.4 miles (20Ah) 7.2 miles (10Ah) or 14.5 miles (20Ah) Tyres Front: 8in solid Rear: 12in solid or pneumatic Front: 6in solid Rear: 8in solid Max User Weight 124kg (20st) 136kg (21st) Total Weight 14.5kg – 10Ah Battery: 1.4kg, 20Ah Battery: 3kg 14.5kg – 10Ah Battery: 1.4 kg, 20Ah Battery: 3kg Crash Tested No No Warranty 1 year 2 years I trust this guide has given you a clear understanding of the differences between the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Lite and Quickie Q50R Carbon electric wheelchairs, along with the benefits of each model. With this information, you should have a better idea of which model would be best for you. And, if you’d like to book a test drive of either models, please get in touch. Related articles Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Lite vs Joyrider Powerchair: Models Compared Robooter E40 vs FreedomChair A06L Powerchair: Models Compared Robooter E60-A vs Whill C2 Powerchair: Models Compared Get in touch Got a question or want to send us a message? Let’s talk.