Apollo City 2021 vs Joyor S8-S-Z
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
Apollo City 2021 leads overall (50 vs 50/100). Apollo City 2021 pulls ahead most on Power & Speed (57 vs 44); Joyor S8-S-Z answers on Portability (91 vs 59).
Joyor S8-S-Z is $591 cheaper and scores as high or higher overall — the value pick.
Apollo City 2021 wins on
- •Power & Speed: 57 vs 44
- •Range: 54 vs 42
- •Comfort: 45 vs 35
Joyor S8-S-Z wins on
- •Portability: 91 vs 59
- •Tech: 30 vs 0
- •Safety: 78 vs 69
- •Build Quality: 55 vs 49
Choose the Apollo City 2021 if power & speed matters most; choose the Joyor S8-S-Z if you prioritise portability.
| Spec | Apollo City 2021 | Joyor S8-S-Z |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | 800 W | — |
| Continuous Power | 600 W | 1.2 kW ✓ |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40.2 km/h | 55 km/h ✓ |
| Max Incline | — | 25 ° |
| Drive Config | Rear | Dual |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | ✓ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 634 Wh | 1248 Wh ✓ |
| Amp Hours | 13.2 Ah | 26 Ah ✓ |
| Charge Time | — | — |
| Claimed Range | 45.1 km | 80 km ✓ |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Removable Battery | — | — |
| Regen Braking | ✓ | — |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 17.7 kg ✓ | 28.9 kg |
| Max Payload | 120.2 kg ✓ | 120 kg |
| Deck Length | — | — |
| Deck Width | — | — |
| Ground Clearance | — | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 9" | 10" ✓ |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | ✗ | — |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Adjustable Susp. | ✗ | — |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake | Drum | Disc |
| Front Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | ✓ | — |
| Turn Signals | ✗ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | ✗ | — |
| Riding Modes | 0 | 3 ✓ |
| Cruise Control | ✗ | ✓ |
| OTA Updates | ✗ | — |
| NFC Anti-Theft | ✗ | — |
| GPS Tracking | ✗ | — |
| Warranty | — | 24 months |
📝 Our Verdict
The biggest measurable difference: tech — the Joyor S8-S-Z leads by 30 points. Both scooters score closely overall, making this a genuine toss-up on raw performance. For riders who prioritise speed, the Joyor S8-S-Z is the clear choice.
Apollo City 2021 vs Joyor S8-S-Z — Apollo City 2021
The Apollo City 2021 (50/100) and Joyor S8-S-Z (50/100) score nearly the same overall. The Joyor S8-S-Z leads on claimed range (80 km vs 45 km for the Apollo City 2021). Check the spec table above for the full breakdown.
