ComfyGo Majestic IQ-8000
8.9/10Very good$1,699checked Nov 13, 2026
Best for: the lowest price for a folding chair with a 330 lb rating. The catch: 52.9 lb before the battery: twice an Air Elite. And it needs about 47 in to turn around.
Fold & Go MagSHOCK vs ComfyGo Majestic IQ-8000: which one to buy
Two heavy folding chairs with a caregiver remote: the MagSHOCK carries 400 lb on big tires; the IQ-8000 costs about half.
By Carol Whitman · prices checked November 13, 2026
Our pick: the ComfyGo Majestic IQ-8000, 8.9/10 against 8.6/10
Choose the Fold & Go MagSHOCK ($3,295) if the rider is over 330 lb, or the chair will see grass and gravel. Choose the ComfyGo Majestic IQ-8000 ($1,699) if the budget stops under $2,000 and the ground is mostly pavement and floors.
Fold & Go MagSHOCK
8.6/10Very good$3,295checked Nov 13, 2026
Best for: rough ground and heavier riders, in a chair that still folds. The catch: 60 lb in one piece, with no lighter way to lift it, and only one seller.
MagSHOCK vs Majestic IQ-8000, line by line
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| Chair | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weight to lift | 60 lb (in one piece) | 52.9 lb (battery out) |
| Weight with battery | 60 lb | 58.9 lb |
| Folding | Folds by hand | Folds by hand |
| Folded size | 36 × 24 × 16 in | 23.5 × 15 × 30 in |
| Weight capacity | 400 lb | 330 lb |
| Overall width | 24 in | 23.5 in |
| Seat width | 20 in | 17.5 in (other widths offered) |
| Range (brand figure) | Up to 16 mi | Up to 13 mi |
| Top speed | 3.7 mph | 4 mph |
| Turning radius | 32 in | 47 in |
| Battery | Lithium | Lithium, 288 Wh |
| Warranty | 3-year frame, 12-month electronics | 3-year frame, 12-month electronics |
| Returns at the linked seller | 10% restocking fee, 30 days | 25% restocking fee |
| Ground clearance | Not stated | Not stated |
| Where to buy | Check price at Fold & Go | Check price at Electric Wheelchairs USA |
✓ marks the better figure. Figures are each brand's own, or the linked seller's when the brand publishes none. Prices at Fold & Go and Electric Wheelchairs USA, checked November 13, 2026.
What does the extra money buy?
Capacity, tires and range. The MagSHOCK is rated for 400 lb against 330 lb, rides on 12 in rear tires and states 16 miles per charge against 13. It turns in 32 in where the IQ-8000 needs about 47 in. And it is sold and serviced by its maker in Austin, with a 30-day return at 10% plus $200. The IQ-8000 answers with a price about $1,600 lower.
Which is easier to lift?
Neither is light. The MagSHOCK is 60 lb in one piece, batteries inside. The IQ-8000 is 52.9 lb once its 6 lb battery is out. Seven pounds won't change who can lift them: plan two people or a ramp for both. If one person has to load the chair alone, look at our lightweight electric wheelchair ranking.
What do they share?
Both fold by hand, both use lithium batteries and two 250 W motors, and both include a Bluetooth remote so a caregiver can drive the chair. Both offer a 20 in seat (standard on the MagSHOCK, on the Plus version of the IQ-8000). Frame warranty is 3 years on each, with 1 year on electrical parts.
Where to go next
The full reviews: Fold & Go MagSHOCK review and ComfyGo Majestic IQ-8000 review. Rankings that include them: folding electric wheelchairs, heavy-duty electric wheelchairs.
This comparison helps you buy; it is not medical advice. Ask a doctor or an occupational therapist which chair and seat suit a health condition.
MagSHOCK vs Majestic IQ-8000: quick answers
All head-to-headsWhich carries more weight?
The Fold & Go MagSHOCK: 400 lb against 330 lb for the ComfyGo Majestic IQ-8000, by each brand's figures.
Do both come with a caregiver remote?
Yes. Both brands list a Bluetooth caregiver remote in the box.
Which one scores higher?
The ComfyGo Majestic IQ-8000, 8.9/10 against 8.6/10: our formula gives 20% to price, and the IQ-8000 costs about half.