Apollo Explore 2020 vs Vmax VX5 Pro ST
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
Apollo Explore 2020 leads overall (49 vs 39/100). Apollo Explore 2020 pulls ahead most on Comfort (46 vs 10); Vmax VX5 Pro ST answers on Tech (50 vs 0).
Apollo Explore 2020 wins on
- •Comfort: 46 vs 10
- •Range: 44 vs 19
- •Safety: 78 vs 55
- •Build Quality: 55 vs 41
- •Power & Speed: 58 vs 46
Vmax VX5 Pro ST wins on
- •Tech: 50 vs 0
- •Portability: 78 vs 58
Choose the Apollo Explore 2020 if comfort matters most; choose the Vmax VX5 Pro ST if you prioritise tech.
| Spec | Apollo Explore 2020 | Vmax VX5 Pro ST |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | 1.6 kW ✓ | 840 W |
| Continuous Power | 1.0 kW ✓ | 400 W |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 49.9 km/h ✓ | 29 km/h |
| Max Incline | — | 15 ° |
| Drive Config | Rear | Rear |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | ✗ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 946 Wh ✓ | 281 Wh |
| Amp Hours | 18.2 Ah ✓ | 7.8 Ah |
| Charge Time | — | 4 h |
| Claimed Range | 54.7 km ✓ | 27.4 km |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | — | ✗ |
| Regen Braking | ✗ | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 23.6 kg | 16.3 kg ✓ |
| Max Payload | 120.2 kg | 120.2 kg |
| Deck Length | 50.8 cm ✓ | 45.7 cm |
| Deck Width | 22.9 cm ✓ | 16 cm |
| Ground Clearance | 12.7 cm ✓ | 8.6 cm |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 10" ✓ | 9" |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Suspension | Dual | None |
| Adjustable Susp. | ✗ | ✗ |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | Disc | Drum |
| Rear Brake | Disc | None |
| Front Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turn Signals | ✗ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IPX6 |
| 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 Vmax VX5 Pro ST leads by 50 points. The Apollo Explore 2020 pulls ahead significantly with a higher overall score than the Vmax VX5 Pro ST. For riders who prioritise speed, the Apollo Explore 2020 is the clear choice.
Apollo Explore 2020 vs Vmax VX5 Pro ST — Apollo Explore 2020
The Apollo Explore 2020 scores higher overall (49 vs 39/100). The Apollo Explore 2020 leads on claimed range (55 km vs 27 km for the Vmax VX5 Pro ST).





