iScooter i9 vs NIU KQi 100F
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
NIU KQi 100F leads overall (35 vs 23/100). iScooter i9 pulls ahead most on Portability (95 vs 70); NIU KQi 100F answers on Safety (52 vs 0).
iScooter i9 costs $62 less; the pricier NIU KQi 100F justifies it only if its edge on Safety matters to you.
iScooter i9 wins on
- •Portability: 95 vs 70
- •Range: 22 vs 17
NIU KQi 100F wins on
- •Safety: 52 vs 0
- •Tech: 50 vs 15
- •Comfort: 35 vs 5
- •Build Quality: 32 vs 2
- •Power & Speed: 25 vs 18
Choose the iScooter i9 if portability matters most; choose the NIU KQi 100F if you prioritise safety.
| Spec | iScooter i9 | NIU KQi 100F |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | — | 600 W |
| Continuous Power | 350 W ✓ | 300 W |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 25 km/h | 28 km/h ✓ |
| Max Incline | — | 8.5 ° |
| Drive Config | Rear | Rear |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | ✗ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 315 Wh ✓ | 243 Wh |
| Amp Hours | — | 5.1 Ah |
| Charge Time | 5 h ✓ | 6 h |
| Claimed Range | 30 km ✓ | 29 km |
| Cell Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | ✗ | ✗ |
| Regen Braking | — | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 13.5 kg ✓ | 17.6 kg |
| Max Payload | 100 kg | 120.2 kg ✓ |
| Deck Length | — | 106.7 cm |
| Deck Width | — | 106.7 cm |
| Ground Clearance | — | 7.9 cm |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 8.5" | 9.5" ✓ |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | — | ✗ |
| Suspension | None | Front |
| Adjustable Susp. | — | ✗ |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | — | Drum |
| Rear Brake | — | None |
| Front Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | — | ✓ |
| Turn Signals | — | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IPX5 |
| 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 NIU KQi 100F leads by 35 points. The NIU KQi 100F pulls ahead significantly with a higher overall score than the iScooter i9. For portability and easy carrying, the iScooter i9 is the better pick.
iScooter i9 vs NIU KQi 100F — iScooter i9
The NIU KQi 100F scores higher overall (35 vs 23/100). Both scooters are closely matched — check the spec table above to find the best fit for your riding style.
