Mid-Wheel Drive coupled with the SpiderTrac 2.0 Suspension
The Q700-Up M delivers excellent stability outdoors and ride comfort with the SpiderTrac 2.0 suspension system. Users can climb kerbs of up to 7 cm and gradients of up to 10 degrees while keeping all 6 wheels on the ground. As a mid-wheel drive, the Q700-Up M has a tight turning radius of just 56 cm, making it perfect for navigating through indoor spaces.
Alleviating Your Lifestyle with the Standing Function
The Q700-Up stands out with its intelligent seating system, which can adapt and react to your body’s movement to ensure you are seated in an optimal position. The standing function can rise to 77 degrees, bringing you to a near-standing position, and allowing eye-level interaction and easier access to high surfaces. The footplate can also be lowered to the ground for forward transfers.
Amongst the benefits of standing are:
Enhanced pressure relief, particularly for those with limited ability to shift their weight independently, or who have to sit for long periods.
Improved function and reach, increasing the ability to interact with your environment.
Lessened risk of contractures, as a result of an improved range of motion.
Vital organ capacity is supported, including bowel and bladder function, as well as improved circulation.
Deeper respiration through decreasing the pressure of the abdominal cavity on the lungs. This can also help reduce the risk of pneumonia.
Bone health is promoted, reducing the occurrence of osteoporosis and skeletal deformities, by facilitating a natural spinal position.
Reduction in muscular atrophy and spasticity, the latter supporting a more peaceful sleep.
SEDEO PRO ADVANCED Seating System
With the SEDEO PRO ADVANCED seating system, you can precisely tailor your seat to optimise your posture and health. The seating system offers powered tilt-in-space and recline up to 175 degrees, and an anti-shear backrest that preserves alignment and skin integrity during movement. To provide a tailored fit for each user, the seat width is adjustable from 38 to 56 cm, and depth can be adjusted from 40 to 54 cm.
The Quickie Q700-Up M supports up to 120 kg, which fits most users comfortably.
The leg rests are positioned to be 90 degrees, ensuring optimal ergonomic positioning. As everyone will have varying leg lengths, the leg pad is also depth-adjustable to maximise your comfort.
Customisable Electronics and Controls
Fitted with R-net electronics, the Q700-Up M offers intuitive driving, optional Bluetooth connectivity and compatibility with special controls such as head-controllers and the Sip ‘N Puff. Bluetooth connectivity lets users control smart devices and home environments directly from the chair.
The Quickie Q700-Up M can monitor the pressure distribution on the powerchair with the remote Switch-It seating app, perfect for users with high pressure risks. The app can also track your time spent in a seating position and send alerts when you need to switch positions. With the memory seating, you can save up to six of your preferred seating configurations and easily access them again when needed.
Reliable Outdoor Performance
The Q700-Up M speeds up to 8 mph and offers a driving range of up to 25 miles when equipped with the optional 80 Ah batteries. Its long range makes it a capable choice for active users needing all-day mobility, regardless of whether you are indoors or outdoors. You can also use the Q700-Up M as a seat in a wheelchair accessible vehicle, as it has been successfully crash-tested.
Our verdict
The Quickie Q700-Up M stands out with its standing function, SEDEO PRO ADVANCED seating system, mid-wheel drive and configurable options. Its features support an active, independent lifestyle while meeting complex clinical needs.
Users who would like a more vertical position when standing can opt for the Permobil F5 Corpus VS powerchair. It features a standing function which rises to 85 degrees, compared to 75 degrees offered by the Q700-Up M. However, the Quickie Q700-Up M does have a smaller turning radius of 56 cm compared to 76.2 cm in the F5 Corpus. The Q700-Up M more seamlessly manoeuvres through tight spaces, allowing the powerchair to perform well in both indoor and outdoor places. The F5 Corpus will have greater kerb climbing ability as its front-wheel drive gives it better forward stability. The Quickie Q700-Up M would be ideal for individuals with a lower budget and who prioritise indoor manoeuvrability, while the Permobil F5 Corpus is excellent for individuals who prefer a front-wheel drive and want a more upright standing position.
If you would like a powerchair with a low seat-to-floor height, the EVO Atlus Standing Powerchair is a great choice with a seat-to-floor height of 41 cm to access tables in restaurants, work or home. The Atlus also offers 33 miles of range, which is significantly greater than the Q700-Up M and the F5 Corpus VS. The Evo Atlus also has an R-net control system and is crash-tested, offering users a great alternative if they require a special controller or need a wheelchair accessible vehicle. The price of the Atlus lies between the F5 Corpus VS and the Q700-Up M Standing Powerchair, and the best powerchair for you would depend on your budget and condition.
Overall, the Quickie Q700-Up M is one of the most cost-effective standing powerchairs available in the market with high-performance indoors and outdoors. If you would like to test the Q700-Up M in our Chessington showroom, an experienced assessor from our team can guide you through the specifications, features and allow you to try different standing powerchairs from our range. Our expert clinical team specialises in posture, rehabilitation engineering, seating and neurophysiology to tailor a powerchair uniquely to your needs. Wheelfreedom’s showroom comprises powerchairs and special controls for paediatrics and adults from industry-leading manufacturers such as Permobil, Sunrise Medical and Invacare.