Apollo Explore 2.0 vs Vmax VX2 Gear
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
Vmax VX2 Gear leads overall (57 vs 48/100). Apollo Explore 2.0 pulls ahead most on Tech (70 vs 35); Vmax VX2 Gear answers on Range (66 vs 28).
Apollo Explore 2.0 costs $100 less; the pricier Vmax VX2 Gear justifies it only if its edge on Range matters to you.
Apollo Explore 2.0 wins on
- •Tech: 70 vs 35
- •Build Quality: 61 vs 51
- •Safety: 57 vs 55
- •Portability: 47 vs 46
Vmax VX2 Gear wins on
- •Range: 66 vs 28
- •Power & Speed: 69 vs 53
- •Comfort: 51 vs 46
Choose the Apollo Explore 2.0 if tech matters most; choose the Vmax VX2 Gear if you prioritise range.
| Spec | Apollo Explore 2.0 | Vmax VX2 Gear |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | 1.6 kW ✓ | 1.4 kW |
| Continuous Power | 1.4 kW | — |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40.2 km/h ✓ | 30.8 km/h |
| Max Incline | 25 ° ✓ | 20.8 ° |
| Drive Config | Rear | Rear |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | ✗ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 648 Wh ✓ | 499 Wh |
| Amp Hours | 13.5 Ah ✓ | 10.4 Ah |
| Charge Time | 8 h | — |
| Claimed Range | 40.2 km | 64.4 km ✓ |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | ✗ | ✗ |
| Regen Braking | ✓ | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 27.2 kg | 22.6 kg ✓ |
| Max Payload | 120.2 kg | 130.2 kg ✓ |
| Deck Length | 55.9 cm | — |
| Deck Width | — | — |
| Ground Clearance | 15.2 cm | — |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 10" | 10" |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Adjustable Susp. | ✗ | ✗ |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | Drum | Drum |
| Rear Brake | None | None |
| Front Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turn Signals | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP66 | IPX6 |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Riding Modes | — | — |
| Cruise Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| OTA Updates | ✓ | ✗ |
| NFC Anti-Theft | ✗ | ✗ |
| GPS Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Warranty | — | — |
📝 Our Verdict
The biggest measurable difference: range — the Vmax VX2 Gear leads by 39 points. The Vmax VX2 Gear edges out the Apollo Explore 2.0 on our overall score, though both are competitive options. If range is your priority, the Vmax VX2 Gear will take you further per charge.
Apollo Explore 2.0 vs Vmax VX2 Gear — Apollo Explore 2.0
The Vmax VX2 Gear scores higher overall (57 vs 48/100). The Vmax VX2 Gear leads on claimed range (64 km vs 40 km for the Apollo Explore 2.0). Apollo Explore 2.0 costs $100 less; the pricier Vmax VX2 Gear justifies it only if its edge on Range matters to you.
