Apollo Explore 2020 vs Kaabo Mantis 8
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Too close to call — scores within 5 points
Why choose one over the other?
Apollo Explore 2020 leads overall (49 vs 49/100). Apollo Explore 2020 pulls ahead most on Build Quality (55 vs 35); Kaabo Mantis 8 answers on Tech (40 vs 0).
Apollo Explore 2020 wins on
- •Build Quality: 55 vs 35
- •Range: 43 vs 26
- •Comfort: 46 vs 36
Kaabo Mantis 8 wins on
- •Tech: 40 vs 0
- •Portability: 68 vs 59
- •Safety: 84 vs 78
- •Power & Speed: 58 vs 57
Choose the Apollo Explore 2020 if build quality matters most; choose the Kaabo Mantis 8 if you prioritise tech.
| Spec | Apollo Explore 2020 | Kaabo Mantis 8 |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | 1.6 kW | 2.2 kW ✓ |
| Continuous Power | 1.0 kW | 1.0 kW |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 49.9 km/h ✓ | 40.2 km/h |
| Max Incline | — | 20 ° |
| Drive Config | Rear | Dual |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | ✓ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 946 Wh ✓ | 624 Wh |
| Amp Hours | 18.2 Ah ✓ | 13 Ah |
| Charge Time | — | — |
| Claimed Range | 54.7 km ✓ | 40.2 km |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | — | — |
| Regen Braking | ✗ | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 23.6 kg ✓ | 24 kg |
| Max Payload | 120.2 kg | 120.2 kg |
| Deck Length | 50.8 cm ✓ | 47 cm |
| Deck Width | 22.9 cm ✓ | 21.1 cm |
| Ground Clearance | 12.7 cm ✓ | 10.9 cm |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 10" ✓ | 8" |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Adjustable Susp. | ✗ | ✗ |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake | Disc | Disc |
| Front Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turn Signals | ✗ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP54 | — |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | ✗ | ✗ |
| Riding Modes | 0 | — |
| Cruise Control | ✗ | ✓ |
| OTA Updates | ✗ | ✗ |
| NFC Anti-Theft | ✗ | ✓ |
| GPS Tracking | ✗ | ✗ |
| Warranty | — | — |
📝 Our Verdict
The biggest measurable difference: tech — the Kaabo Mantis 8 leads by 40 points. Both scooters score closely overall, making this a genuine toss-up on raw performance. Both are well-matched — your final choice may come down to brand preference or specific feature needs.
Apollo Explore 2020 vs Kaabo Mantis 8 — Apollo Explore 2020
The Apollo Explore 2020 (49/100) and Kaabo Mantis 8 (49/100) score nearly the same overall. The Apollo Explore 2020 reaches 50 km/h top speed.
