iScooter iX8 vs NIU KQi 300X
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
NIU KQi 300X leads overall (55 vs 46/100). iScooter iX8 pulls ahead most on Power & Speed (71 vs 42); NIU KQi 300X answers on Safety (89 vs 0).
NIU KQi 300X is $335 cheaper and scores as high or higher overall — the value pick.
iScooter iX8 wins on
- •Power & Speed: 71 vs 42
- •Range: 58 vs 43
NIU KQi 300X wins on
- •Safety: 89 vs 0
- •Build Quality: 56 vs 0
- •Tech: 50 vs 0
- •Portability: 73 vs 62
- •Comfort: 57 vs 47
Choose the iScooter iX8 if power & speed matters most; choose the NIU KQi 300X if you prioritise safety.
| Spec | iScooter iX8 | NIU KQi 300X |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | — | 1.0 kW |
| Continuous Power | 2.4 kW ✓ | 500 W |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h ✓ | 38.1 km/h |
| Max Incline | 25 ° ✓ | 20 ° |
| Drive Config | Dual | Rear |
| Dual Motors | ✓ | ✗ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 960 Wh ✓ | 608 Wh |
| Amp Hours | 20 Ah ✓ | 13 Ah |
| Charge Time | 10 h | 6 h ✓ |
| Claimed Range | 70 km ✓ | 60 km |
| Cell Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | ✗ | ✗ |
| Regen Braking | ✓ | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 24.9 kg | 22.1 kg ✓ |
| Max Payload | 150 kg ✓ | 120.2 kg |
| Deck Length | — | 54.9 cm |
| Deck Width | — | 17 cm |
| Ground Clearance | — | 7.4 cm |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 12" ✓ | 10.5" |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | — | ✓ |
| Suspension | — | Front |
| Adjustable Susp. | — | ✗ |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | — | Disc |
| Rear Brake | — | Disc |
| Front Lights | — | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | — | ✓ |
| Turn Signals | — | ✓ |
| IP Rating | — | IP55 |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | ✗ | ✓ |
| Riding Modes | — | — |
| Cruise Control | — | ✓ |
| OTA Updates | — | ✓ |
| NFC Anti-Theft | — | ✗ |
| GPS Tracking | — | ✗ |
| Warranty | — | — |
📝 Our Verdict
The biggest measurable difference: build quality — the NIU KQi 300X leads by 56 points. The NIU KQi 300X edges out the iScooter iX8 on our overall score, though both are competitive options. For riders who prioritise speed, the iScooter iX8 is the clear choice.
iScooter iX8 vs NIU KQi 300X — iScooter iX8
The NIU KQi 300X scores higher overall (55 vs 46/100). The iScooter iX8 reaches 60 km/h top speed. See the spec table above for the full comparison.
