Best Wheelchairs Updated July 2025

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9.9

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9.9

Medline Lightweight Wheelchair for Adults With Swing-Back, Desk-Length Arms, Elevating Leg Rests; 18W" x 16"D Seat
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Swing-back desk arms, elevating leg rests
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9.9

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Medline Lightweight Wheelchair for Adults With Swing-Back, Desk-Length Arms, Elevating Leg Rests; 18W" x 16"D Seat
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Swing-back desk arms, elevating leg rests

9.7

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9.7

Drive Medical SSP118FA-SF Silver Sport 1 Folding Transport Wheelchair with Full Arms and Removable Swing-Away Footrest, Black
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 15.75" deep
Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
Comfort Features: Swing-away footrests
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9.7

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Drive Medical SSP118FA-SF Silver Sport 1 Folding Transport Wheelchair with Full Arms and Removable Swing-Away Footrest, Black
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 15.75" deep
Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
Comfort Features: Swing-away footrests
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9.5

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9.5

Karman 24 pounds LT-980 Ultra Lightweight Wheelchair Black
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
Comfort Features: Detachable footrests, heel loops

9.5

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Karman 24 pounds LT-980 Ultra Lightweight Wheelchair Black
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
Comfort Features: Detachable footrests, heel loops

9.4

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9.4

Drive Medical Blue Streak Lightweight Wheelchair with Swing-Away Footrests and Flip-Back Arms, Portable Folding Wheelchair for ...
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
Comfort Features: Flip-back desk arms, calf strap
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9.4

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Drive Medical Blue Streak Lightweight Wheelchair with Swing-Away Footrests and Flip-Back Arms, Portable Folding Wheelchair for ...
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 250 lbs
Comfort Features: Flip-back desk arms, calf strap

9.3

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9.3

Drive Medical K320DFA-ELR Cruiser III Lightweight Folding Wheelchair with Flip Back Detachable Full Arms and Elevating Legrest,...
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 20" wide x 16" - 18" deep
Weight Capacity: 350 lbs
Comfort Features: Detachable padded armrests, elevating leg rests
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9.3

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Drive Medical K320DFA-ELR Cruiser III Lightweight Folding Wheelchair with Flip Back Detachable Full Arms and Elevating Legrest,...
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 20" wide x 16" - 18" deep
Weight Capacity: 350 lbs
Comfort Features: Detachable padded armrests, elevating leg rests
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9.1

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9.1

Medline Ultra Lightweight Transport Wheelchair for Adults, Foldable, 19-Inch Seat Width, Red Frame, Black Upholstery
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 19" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Padded desk arms, swing-away footrests
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Medline Ultra Lightweight Transport Wheelchair for Adults, Foldable, 19-Inch Seat Width, Red Frame, Black Upholstery
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 19" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Padded desk arms, swing-away footrests
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9.0

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9.0

Medline Lightweight Foldable Transport Wheelchair with Handbrakes and 12-Inch Wheels, Red Frame, Black Upholstery
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Padded armrests, detachable footrests

9.0

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Medline Lightweight Foldable Transport Wheelchair with Handbrakes and 12-Inch Wheels, Red Frame, Black Upholstery
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Padded armrests, detachable footrests

8.8

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8.8

NOVA Medical Products Lightweight Transport Chair with Locking Hand Brakes, Blue
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18.5" wide x 15.75" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Flip up & detachable padded desk arms, heel loops
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8.8

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NOVA Medical Products Lightweight Transport Chair with Locking Hand Brakes, Blue
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18.5" wide x 15.75" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Flip up & detachable padded desk arms, heel loops

8.6

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8.6

WHLICKS Wheelchairs for Adults Transport Chair Lightweight Foldable with Telescopic Handle, 19.4lbs Portable Folding Travel Whe...
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 16.9" wide x 15.7" deep
Weight Capacity: 220 lbs
Comfort Features: Raisable arm rests, foldable foot rest

8.6

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WHLICKS Wheelchairs for Adults Transport Chair Lightweight Foldable with Telescopic Handle, 19.4lbs Portable Folding Travel Whe...
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 16.9" wide x 15.7" deep
Weight Capacity: 220 lbs
Comfort Features: Raisable arm rests, foldable foot rest

8.5

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8.5

Drive Medical EXP19LTRD Lightweight Expedition Folding Transport Wheelchair with Hand Brakes, Ultra Lightweight Transport Chair...
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 19" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Padded arm rests

8.5

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Drive Medical EXP19LTRD Lightweight Expedition Folding Transport Wheelchair with Hand Brakes, Ultra Lightweight Transport Chair...
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 19" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Padded arm rests
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9.9

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9.9

Medline Lightweight Wheelchair for Adults With Swing-Back, Desk-Length Arms, Elevating Leg Rests; 18W" x 16"D Seat
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Swing-back desk arms, elevating leg rests
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Picked by 248 people this week!
Picked by 248 people this week!

9.9

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Medline Lightweight Wheelchair for Adults With Swing-Back, Desk-Length Arms, Elevating Leg Rests; 18W" x 16"D Seat
Foldable: Yes
Seat Size: 18" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
Comfort Features: Swing-back desk arms, elevating leg rests

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1. Medline Lightweight Flip-Back Wheelchair
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2. Drive Medical Silver Sport 1 Wheelchair
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3. Karman Ultra Lightweight Wheelchair
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4. Drive Medical Blue Streak Wheelchair
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5. Drive Medical Cruiser 3 Wheelchair
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6. Medline Ultralight Transport Wheelchair
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7. Medline Lightweight Folding Wheelchair with Handbrakes
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8. Nova 12" Rear Wheel Wheelchair
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9. WHLICKS Transport Wheelchair
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Foldable
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Foldable
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Seat Size
18" wide x 16" deep 18" wide x 15.75" deep 18" wide x 16" deep 18" wide x 16" deep 20" wide x 16" - 18" deep 19" wide x 16" deep 18" wide x 16" deep 18.5" wide x 15.75" deep 16.9" wide x 15.7" deep 19" wide x 16" deep
Seat Size
18" wide x 16" deep 18" wide x 15.75" deep 18" wide x 16" deep 18" wide x 16" deep 20" wide x 16" - 18" deep 19" wide x 16" deep 18" wide x 16" deep 18.5" wide x 15.75" deep 16.9" wide x 15.7" deep 19" wide x 16" deep
Weight Capacity
300 lbs 250 lbs 250 lbs 250 lbs 350 lbs 300 lbs 300 lbs 300 lbs 220 lbs 300 lbs
Weight Capacity
300 lbs 250 lbs 250 lbs 250 lbs 350 lbs 300 lbs 300 lbs 300 lbs 220 lbs 300 lbs
Comfort Features
Swing-back desk arms, elevating leg rests Swing-away footrests Detachable footrests, heel loops Flip-back desk arms, calf strap Detachable padded armrests, elevating leg rests Padded desk arms, swing-away footrests Padded armrests, detachable footrests Flip up & detachable padded desk arms, heel loops Raisable arm rests, foldable foot rest Padded arm rests
Comfort Features
Swing-back desk arms, elevating leg rests Swing-away footrests Detachable footrests, heel loops Flip-back desk arms, calf strap Detachable padded armrests, elevating leg rests Padded desk arms, swing-away footrests Padded armrests, detachable footrests Flip up & detachable padded desk arms, heel loops Raisable arm rests, foldable foot rest Padded arm rests