Apollo Explore 2.0 vs NIU KQi 300X
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
NIU KQi 300X leads overall (55 vs 48/100). Apollo Explore 2.0 pulls ahead most on Tech (70 vs 50); NIU KQi 300X answers on Safety (89 vs 57).
NIU KQi 300X is $234 cheaper and scores as high or higher overall — the value pick.
Apollo Explore 2.0 wins on
- •Tech: 70 vs 50
- •Power & Speed: 54 vs 42
- •Build Quality: 61 vs 56
NIU KQi 300X wins on
- •Safety: 89 vs 57
- •Portability: 73 vs 46
- •Range: 43 vs 28
- •Comfort: 57 vs 46
Choose the Apollo Explore 2.0 if tech matters most; choose the NIU KQi 300X if you prioritise safety.
| Spec | Apollo Explore 2.0 | NIU KQi 300X |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | 1.6 kW ✓ | 1.0 kW |
| Continuous Power | 1.4 kW ✓ | 500 W |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40.2 km/h ✓ | 38.1 km/h |
| Max Incline | 25 ° ✓ | 20 ° |
| Drive Config | Rear | Rear |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | ✗ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 648 Wh ✓ | 608 Wh |
| Amp Hours | 13.5 Ah ✓ | 13 Ah |
| Charge Time | 8 h | 6 h ✓ |
| Claimed Range | 40.2 km | 60 km ✓ |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | ✗ | ✗ |
| Regen Braking | ✓ | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 27.2 kg | 22.1 kg ✓ |
| Max Payload | 120.2 kg | 120.2 kg |
| Deck Length | 55.9 cm ✓ | 54.9 cm |
| Deck Width | — | 17 cm |
| Ground Clearance | 15.2 cm ✓ | 7.4 cm |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 10" | 10.5" ✓ |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suspension | Dual | Front |
| Adjustable Susp. | ✗ | ✗ |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | Drum | Disc |
| Rear Brake | None | Disc |
| Front Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turn Signals | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP66 | IP55 |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Riding Modes | — | — |
| Cruise Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| OTA Updates | ✓ | ✓ |
| NFC Anti-Theft | ✗ | ✗ |
| GPS Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Warranty | — | — |
📝 Our Verdict
The biggest measurable difference: tech — the Apollo Explore 2.0 leads by 20 points. The NIU KQi 300X edges out the Apollo Explore 2.0 on our overall score, though both are competitive options. If range is your priority, the NIU KQi 300X will take you further per charge.
Apollo Explore 2.0 vs NIU KQi 300X — Apollo Explore 2.0
The NIU KQi 300X scores higher overall (55 vs 48/100). The NIU KQi 300X leads on claimed range (60 km vs 40 km for the Apollo Explore 2.0). Check the spec table above for the full breakdown.
