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Best rollators and mobility walkers
We test rollators and mobility walkers from Careco, Drive DeVilbiss, Trustcare and more for adjustability, manoeuvrability, shock absorption, and seat comfort
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The best rollators and mobility walkers provide steadiness, support and comfort, giving confidence to those with mobility difficulties when out and about.
We’ve put them through a series of tests to determine how easy they are to adjust, how well they manoeuvre indoors and outdoors, how comfortable they are to use and sit down on, and how well they handle bumpy terrain.
We’ve found significant differences. For example, while some rollators come out of the box almost entirely pre-assembled, others require an awkward process of assembly and adjustment.
Three rollators scored highly enough to be Best Buys, and we've also found a Great Value pick for less.
How our tests find you the best
Adjustability
We tell you which rollators are 'box ready' and which require an awkward set up process. The best are easy to adjust, and fold away too.
Shock absorption
We've found that while some mobility walkers glide over bumpy terrain, others shake and rattle, and don't roll smoothly at all.
Comfort
The best rollators have cushioned handlebars and a comfy seat for resting on if you need to pause during a longer walk.
We also test...
How well the rollators manoeuvre, how well the brakes work and how easily they topple over.
The rollators and mobility walkers we tested
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All the rollators and mobility walkers we've tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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Alerta Four-Wheel Aluminium Rollator
Available from Mobility Aid Centre (£165 with VAT relief, £198 with VAT), Mobility Direct (£175 with VAT relief, £210 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 73 x 51 x 84-96cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 6.6kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, canvas bag, 136kg max user weight
byACRE Carbon Ultralight Rollator
Available from byACRE (£529 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 65 x 63 x 78-96cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 4.8kg
Need to know Carbon fibre frame, organiser bag, lifetime warranty, 130kg max user weight
CareCo Aluminium Glider 2.0 Rollator
Available from CareCo (£99.99 with VAT relief, £119.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested December 2023
Size and weight 62 x 57 x 78-94cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 7.6kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, underseat bag, 136kg max user weight
CareCo Zest Rollator
Available from CareCo (£89.99 with VAT relief, £107.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested December 2023
Size and weight 62 x 61.5 x 78-93cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 7kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, underseat bag, 136kg max user weight
Comet Rollator
Available from CareCo (£99.99 with VAT relief, £119.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested December 2023
Size and weight 66 x 64.5 x 78.5-96cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 8.2kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, detachable front bag, 136kg max user weight
Days Lightweight Folding Rollator
Available from Assurance Mobility (£79.99 with VAT relief, £95.99 with VAT), Amazon (£83.33 with VAT relief, £99.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 68 x 59 x 86-97 cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 7.1kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, underseat bag, 135kg max user weight
Drive DeVilbiss Aluminium Four-Wheel Rollator
Available from Amazon (£49.99 with VAT relief, £59.99 with VAT), Assurance Mobility (£49.99 with VAT relief, £59.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 63 x 62 x 82-97cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 6.4kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, underseat bag, 135kg max user weight
Drive DeVilbiss Nitro Rollator
Available from Fenetic Wellbeing (£179 with VAT relief, £214.80 with VAT), Relimobility (£189 with VAT relief, £226.80 with VAT) , Assurance Mobility (£194.99 with VAT relief, £233.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested December 2023
Size and weight 70.5 x 58.5 x 85-97cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 8.5kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, detachable front bag, 135kg max user weight
Drive DeVilbiss Nitro Sprint Rollator
Available from Fenetic Wellbeing (£149.99 with VAT relief, £179.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 78 x 51 x 77-93cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 8.7kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, storage bag, built-in accessory mount, 158kg max user weight
Drive DeVilbiss Steel 3-Wheel Rollator
Available from Assurance Mobility (£67.99 with VAT relief, £81.59 with VAT), Argos (£110 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 63 x 56 x 85-99 cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 4.7kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, front carry bag, removable front basket, 125kg max user weight
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Evo Suspension Rollator
Available from CareCo (£199.99 with VAT relief, £239.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested December 2023
Size and weight 71 x 62 x 84-97cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 9.6kg
Need to know Detachable front bag, walking stick holder, reflectors on wheels, 150kg max user weight
Helavo Foldable Rollator
Available from Amazon (£84.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested December 2023
Size and weight 67 x 63 x 79-95cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 8.3kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, detachable front bag, 136kg max user weight
iLite Solus Carbon Fibre Rollator
Available from CareCo (£549.99 with VAT relief, £659.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 73 x 63 x 78-93cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 5.8kg
Need to know Carbon fibre frame, detachable front bag, 135kg max user weight
NRS Healthcare Compact Easy Rollator
Available from Amazon (£124.99 with VAT relief, £149.99 with VAT), Complete Care Shop (£124.99 with VAT relief, £149.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested December 2023
Size and weight 65 x 67.5 x 80.5-93.5 (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 8.4kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, detachable front bag, walking stick holder, 135kg max user weight
NRS Healthcare Freestyle 3-Wheel Rollator
Available from Amazon (£99.99 with VAT), Boots (Out of stock), Complete Care Shop (£85.99 with VAT relief, £103.19 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 72 x 67 x 84-93cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 4.2kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, clip-on bag, 115kg max user weight
Prolite Carbon X Rollator
Available from CareCo (£499.99 with VAT relief, £599.99 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 73.5 x 63 x 83.5-92.5cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 6.7kg
Need to know Carbon fibre frame, detachable front bag, walking stick holder, cup holder, 136kg max user weight
Rollz Motion 2 Rollator and Wheelchair in One
Available from Assist Mobility (£648 with VAT relief, £778 with VAT)
Most recently tested December 2023
Size and weight 63 x 67 x 87-99cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 11.6kg
Need to know Converts into wheelchair with footrests, package holder, cane holder, shopping hooks, 125kg max user weight
Trustcare Let’s Go Out Rollator
Available from Health and Care (£315.83 with VAT relief, £379. with VAT) (Out of stock), medicalsupplies.co.uk (£315.83 with VAT relief, £379 with VAT) (Out of stock)
Most recently tested December 2023
Size and weight 67 x 58.5 x 77-85cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 6.3kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, detachable front bag, 135kg max user weight
Trustcare Let's Fly Rollator
Available from Assist Mobility (£340 with VAT relief, £408 with VAT), Manage at Home (£360 with VAT relief, £432 with VAT)
Most recently tested May 2025
Size and weight 63 x 48 x 78-92cm (LxWxH with handles at lowest and highest); 6.8kg
Need to know Aluminium frame, 130kg max user weight
How we test rollators and mobility walkers
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Which? tests are different. Our test scores are based on measurements and ratings, and brands cannot buy their way into our testing. We select the most searched-for rollators, and we pay for every single one we test.
We also regularly revisit the rollators on sale to see if there are any more popular models that need testing.
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Ease of assembly and adjustment: how easy is this to do?
- We use a panel of testers to rank the rollators and mobility walkers on how easy they are to assemble.
- Our differently-sized testers assess how much effort it takes to adjust the handles to their preferred height.
- We manoeuvre them in all directions, around corners, indoors and outdoors. The best glide with ease while the worst require three-or-more-point turns.
Comfort and stability: how well do the rollators deal with all type of terrain?
- We rate how comfortable the rollators are to walk with, how relaxing they are to sit in, and the feel of the handles and brakes.
- We try them out over bumpy cobblestone surfaces and hills to find out which absorb the bumps and which shake, rattle and roll.
- To ensure we get accurate results, we conduct a tipping test with a newton meter to discover which mobility walkers topple easily.
Brakes: how well do they work?
- Our expert panel assess how well the brakes work while locked and on a downwards slope.
- We also use a newton meter to ensure we get accurate and repeatable results.
How we choose rollators and mobility walkers
To make sure our reviews are 100% independent, we never accept free product samples from manufacturers or brands. Instead, we invest thousands every year buying rollators directly from major retailers.
We've tested 20 rollators and we cater to a range of budgets, from less than £75 to over £800. Everything from simple three-wheeled mobility walkers to pricey carbon fibre models will make their way through our test lab in any given year.
This means we can showcase premium Best Buy models alongside Great Value machines that punch above their price tag.
6 things we learned testing rollators and mobility walkers
- People previously reliant on a walking stick or frame can benefit from rollators. One of our testers who usually only used a stick found that she could walk much further with a rollator and felt safe and supported while doing so.
- Some of the seats are too high off the ground for shorter people to sit on comfortably. Others are simply not that pleasant to sit on.
- Some brakes worked well, while others barely had an impact on the downward slope that we tested them on. In general, rollator brakes will slow you down rather than bring you to a complete stop. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully if you plan to tighten your rollator's brakes.
- Some rollators are better suited to bumpy terrain, whereas others are real bone rattlers. Think about the types of surfaces you're likely to cover before you buy.
- Assembly and adjustment of the handlebars are both awkward processes for some of the mobility walkers – and could be a challenge for those with arthritis or limited dexterity.
- Rollators with canvas seats tend to be the easiest to fold away and fit inside the boot of a car. It's often just a case of pulling the handle in the middle of the seat and folding it in two.
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What's the difference between a rollator, mobility walker and a zimmer frame?
Rollators, mobility walkers and zimmer frames all offer mobility support.
Wheeled walkers are commonly known as rollators or mobility walkers.
- Four-wheeled rollators are more common than three-wheeled versions but some people find the three-wheeled models easier to turn, albeit a little less stable.
- Rollators are generally more suited to getting around outside the home as the large air-filled tyres can cope better on uneven surfaces and are easier to manoeuvre than zimmer frames.
- You can also get smaller rollator walkers, designed for indoor use.
- All wheeled walkers have brakes, usually lever-style brakes, like you'd find on a bicycle or press-down brakes, which can be better for people with arthritis.
- Some models also have an integrated seat for a rest when you're walking longer distances and a shopping basket.
- Most rollators can be folded for easy storage and transportation.
Walking frames without wheels are commonly referred to as ‘zimmer frames’. However some people use a walking frame, or zimmer frame that comes with one set of wheels.
- Zimmer/walking frames are generally used indoors.
- Walking frames without wheels require reasonable strength in your arms, as you have to lift the frame every time you step forward – although most are very lightweight.
- Wheeled walking frames have wheels on the two front legs and the back legs have rubber feet. These require less arm strength than a wheel-less zimmer frame and the back legs act as a brake when your weight bears down through the frame.
- They’re usually height adjustable and, as with all walking aids, setting the frame at the correct height is very important.
- A wider base will generally be more stable than a narrow one, but wider bases may be trickier to manoeuvre around the home, such as through doorways.
- Folding walking frames without wheels can be easily packed away when not in use but because they have several joints, they may not feel quite as sturdy as non-folding ones.
Both rollators and zimmer frames can be a good option if you need a little extra confidence with balance – they're also less effort than sticks.
However, if you need more support or something to bear your weight, you may want to consider other options, such as a mobility scooter or wheelchair.
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How to walk safely with a rollator or mobility walker
Start by checking your have the correct height for your rollator. When standing holding the hand grips, your elbows should be slightly bent. When standing with your hands at your side the handgrips should reach just above the wrist joint.
Ensure that the brakes are released prior to walking. Push the rollator forwards and walk towards it, stepping one foot in front of the other.
Avoid walking too far into the rollator as your feet should be just inside the back wheels once you take a step. Don't overstretch and place the aid too far in front.
When stopping to take a break, ensure you are on a flat surface and the brakes are in the locked position before sitting down.
How do I get help with the cost of a rollator?
Government grants, tax discounts and assistance from charities may be available to help you finance your rollator. Below are some options:
- VAT relief - If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you may be eligible for VAT relief, which cuts VAT from the cost of your rollator and makes it cheaper to buy. Most suppliers offer VAT relief prices if you provide a completed self-declaration form from gov.uk.
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - If you have difficulty getting around and handling everyday activities, you may be eligible for a monthly benefit that can be put towards buying a rollator. The PIP page on gov.uk has all the info on how much you can get and how to apply.
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