Gotrax Apex vs Hiboy S2
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Too close to call — scores within 5 points
Why choose one over the other?
Reasons to choose Gotrax Apex
- •Dual disc brakes (front and rear) for stronger stopping power compared to the Hiboy S2’s unspecified braking system
- •IPX4 water resistance rating versus no IP rating on the Hiboy S2
- •Slightly higher overall score
Reasons to choose Hiboy S2
- •Higher top speed (30.5 km/h vs 24.9 km/h)
- •Longer range (32 km vs 24.9 km)
- •Larger battery capacity (270 Wh vs 216 Wh)
- •Lighter weight (13.4 kg vs 14.5 kg)
| Spec | Gotrax Apex | Hiboy S2 |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | — | — |
| Continuous Power | 250 W | 350 W ✓ |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 24.9 km/h | 30.5 km/h ✓ |
| Max Incline | 15 ° ✓ | 10 ° |
| Drive Config | Rear | — |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | ✗ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 216 Wh | 270 Wh ✓ |
| Amp Hours | 6 Ah | 7.5 Ah ✓ |
| Charge Time | — | 6 h |
| Claimed Range | 24.9 km | 32 km ✓ |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Removable Battery | ✗ | ✗ |
| Regen Braking | ✓ | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 13.4 kg ✓ |
| Max Payload | 99.8 kg | 120 kg ✓ |
| Deck Length | 47 cm | — |
| Deck Width | 15.2 cm | — |
| Ground Clearance | 10.2 cm | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 8.5" | 8.5" |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✗ |
| Puncture Resistant | ✗ | — |
| Suspension | None | — |
| Adjustable Susp. | ✗ | — |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | Disc | — |
| Rear Brake | Disc | — |
| Front Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Lights | ✓ | — |
| Turn Signals | ✗ | — |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | — |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | ✗ | ✓ |
| Riding Modes | — | — |
| Cruise Control | ✓ | — |
| OTA Updates | ✗ | — |
| NFC Anti-Theft | ✗ | — |
| GPS Tracking | ✗ | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
📝 Our Verdict
Riders wanting reliable braking and light rain protection should choose the Gotrax Apex, while those looking for faster top speed, greater range, and easier portability should go with the Hiboy S2.
Gotrax Apex vs Hiboy S2 — Gotrax Apex
The Hiboy S2 scores higher overall (31 vs 27/100). The Hiboy S2 reaches 31 km/h top speed. Hiboy S2 is $20 cheaper and scores as high or higher overall — the value pick.
