How is the Empower different from a standard rollator?

The padded backrest and the seat both flip, so you can sit facing forward or backward, and the seat flips up so you can stand inside the frame. Most rollators only let you sit facing one way.

How much does it weigh and how much can it hold?

The aluminum frame weighs about 23 lb and is rated for users up to 300 lb. That is heavy for a folding rollator, so plan for help lifting it into a car.

You get the rollator, a neoprene storage bag and a folding cup holder. Assembly is required before first use.

Do the handles and seat adjust?

Yes. The handles adjust from about 31 to 39.5 inches and the seat from about 21 to 25 inches, with yellow markers at the adjustment points.

Will it fit through doorways?

The overall width is 26.5 inches, so check your doorways and hallways before buying. The inside walker width is 17.5 inches.

Are the wheels good for outdoor use?

The 8-inch wheels roll on smooth pavement and indoor floors. Owners report they struggle on gravel, grass and cracked sidewalks.

Where is the Medline Empower Rollator cheapest?

At Medicaleshop, for $148.57, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Medline Empower Rollator?

Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 145 ratings.

Where can I buy the Medline Empower Rollator?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Invaluable, Medicaleshop, Sinai Medical Supply, PhD Medical Supply, HealthProductsForYou.com.

Medline Empower Rollator Price History: $148.57 at Medicaleshop

What reviewers say

2.8 / 5145 ratings

Owner ratings are low, and the complaints center on the brakes, the weight and the build. Buyers who like it point to the reversible seat and backrest and the flat fold.

What people mention

BrakesCriticisedOwners say the loop-lock brakes are stiff to push down and release and sometimes do not hold.
WeightCriticisedAt about 23 lb, it is heavy to lift into a car or carry up stairs.
Build qualityCriticisedReviewers describe the frame and fittings as less solid than expected for a 300 lb rating.
FoldingPraisedIt folds flat, which owners find convenient for storage and transport.
Reversible seatPraisedThe flipping seat and backrest let users sit facing either way or stand inside the frame.
AssemblyMixedSome buyers find setup straightforward, while others say the instructions are unclear.

From PhD Medical Supply

Padded backrest flips forward and backward so the user can sit comfortably on either side
Seat flips so the user can stand or walk inside the rollator
Folds completely flat for storage and transport
Loop-lock brakes: push down to lock, pull up to release
Easy-to-identify yellow adjustment points for fit modifications
Folding cup holder, height-adjustable memory foam seat and handles, neoprene storage bag, lightweight aluminum frame

Materials: Lightweight aluminum frame; memory foam seat; neoprene storage bag; not made with latex
Fit: Handles and memory foam seat are height adjustable; inside walker width 17.5 in; overall width 26.5 in; seat height 21 to 25 in; handle height 31 to 39.5 in
Sizing: Weight capacity 300 lb; unit weight 23 lb; 8 in wheels
Returns: Returns accepted within 30 days of receipt; items must be brand new, unused, unopened and in original packaging (except defective); return shipping at client's
Shipping: MEDLINE items can only ship to a physical address (NO PO BOX)
In the box: Rollator, Storage bag, Folding cup holder

About the Medline Empower Rollator

The padded backrest flips forward and backward, so the user can sit facing either side. The seat also flips, so the user can stand or walk inside the rollator.

Loop-lock brakes lock by pushing down and release by pulling up. Yellow adjustment points mark where to change the fit. The handles and the memory foam seat are height adjustable. The rollator folds completely flat for storage and transport.

It includes a folding cup holder and a neoprene storage bag for essentials. It has a 300 lb weight capacity, and assembly is required.