April 17, 2026 | Natalie Webber

Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD vs Freedom DE09 Bariatric Powerchairs

If you’ve been researching lightweight but heavy duty electric wheelchairs, you’re probably looking for a powerchair that’s got a high weight capacity and/or generous seat dimensions – while still being light enough to transport easily.

In this article, we’re going to compare two relevant models: the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD and the FreedomChair DE09.

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What is the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD?

The Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD is a heavy-duty powerchair designed for users who need extra strength, comfort, and extended performance. Engineered with an ultra-lightweight carbon frame weighing just 13.8kg, the Ultra Max HD delivers exceptional durability while remaining easy to transport and handle.

Top pros of the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD compared to the FreedomChair DE09

Weight: The Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD beats the FreedomChair DE09 handsomely on weight, with a total weight of 17.2kg compared to 43.6kg. While the DE09 splits to reduce the weight, it still doesn’t match the Ultra Max HD.
Generous seat width: The Ultra Max HD comes with a seat width of 20in as standard. By contrast, the FreedomChair DE09 has an optional seat widening kit which just extends the width between the armrests.
Flip-up armrests: With flip-up armrests as standard, the Ultra Max HD is more user-friendly for side transfers – the DE09’s armrests are removable but are not flip-up.

Find out more about the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD

What is the FreedomChair DE09?

The FreedomChair DE09 is a bariatric transportable power wheelchair

Top pros of the FreedomChair DE09 compared to the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD

Adjustment: With seat width, back angle, armrest and footrest adjustment, the FreedomChair DE09 is more customisable in size than the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD, which only has footrest height adjustment.
Airline friendly battery: With a 10Ah battery option as standard, the FreedomChair DE09 is set up for air travel, compared to the Ultra Max HD which only has a 20Ah battery option.
Better outdoor performance: With more powerful motors and larger wheels, the Freedom DE09 is better equipped for outdoor use than the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD.
Choice of accessories: There’s a good range of optional accessories for the FreedomChair DE09 which extend its functionality.

Find out more about the FreedomChair DE09

Common features between the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD and FreedomChair DE09

Electromagnetic brakes
Anti-tippers
Left or right-hand controls
Suspension

LED front light
Flip-up footplate
Back storage compartment

Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD vs FreedomChair DE09: tech specs compared


	Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD	FreedomChair DE09
Length	950mm (37.4in)	1250mm (49.2in)
Width	665mm (26in)	650mm (25.6in)
Folded Size	750 x 665 x 340 mm (29.5 x 26 x 13.3 in)	950 x 650 x 450 mm (37.4 x 25.6 x 17.7 in)
Seat Width	510mm (20in)	480mm (18in)
Seat Depth	470mm (18.5in)	440mm (17in)
Ground Clearance	75mm (3in)	62mm (2.4in)
Turning Radius	925mm (36.4in)	938mm (36.8in)
Motors	2 x 250W	2 x 350W
Max Speed	4 mph	4 mph
Batteries	20Ah Lithium-Ion	10AH Lithium-Ion (holds up to 3)
Max Range	12.4 miles	6 miles (with 1 battery)
Wheels & Tyres	Front: 175mm (6.88in) Solid Rear: 270mm (10.6in) Solid	Front: 220mm (9in) Pneumatic Rear: 355mm (14in) Pneumatic
Max User Weight	182kg (28.6st)	190kg (29.9st)
Net Weight	13.8kg	23kg + 18.9kg
Crash Tested	No	No
Colours	1	1
Warranty	1 year	1 year

I trust this guide has given you a clear understanding of the differences between the Pride Jazzy Carbon Ultra Max HD and FreedomChair DE09, 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, please get in touch.

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