NIU KQi 300X vs NIU KQi3 Max
Two of the electric scooters in our best electric scooters: segway-ninebot, niu, apollo, hiboy, gotrax comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 500 W with a 608.4 Wh battery
Check price at AmazonBest for: 608.4 Wh and a 40 mi claim
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | NIU KQi 300X | NIU KQi3 Max | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated motor powerNominal (rated) motor output as the maker states it, combined for dual-motor scooters. Peak figures appear in the notes. Apollo publishes only peak figures, so its scooters score as the lowest rated figure. Anything above 1000 W scores the same as 1000 W. | 500 W | 450 W | 20% |
| Battery capacityBattery capacity in watt-hours. Where the maker lists only volts and amp-hours, we multiply them (for example 48 V x 15 Ah = 720 Wh) and say so in the product's notes. | 608.4 Wh | 608.4 Wh | 20% |
| Claimed rangeThe maker's maximum range claim, usually at low speed with a 165 lb rider. Treat it as a comparison figure, not a promise. | 37.3 mi | 40 mi | 15% |
| Top speedThe highest speed the maker lists, including app-unlocked modes. Anything above 30 mph scores the same as 30 mph. Local speed limits for scooters are often lower (see the guide). | 20 mph | 20 mph | 10% |
| Max rider loadThe heaviest rider the maker rates the scooter for. | 265 lb | 265 lb | 15% |
| Scooter weightLighter scooters are easier to carry onto a train or up stairs. | 48.7 lb | 46.5 lb | 10% |
| Water resistanceThe water digit of the IP rating the maker lists for the scooter (IPX5, IP55 and IP65 all count as 5). | IPX5 class (water jets) | IPX4 class (splashes) | 10% |
| Motor | 500 W rated, 37 Nm | 450 W rated | info |
| Battery | 608.4 Wh | 608.4 Wh | info |
| Water rating | IP55 | IP54 | info |
| RidePick score | 4.2/10 | 3.7/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
NIU KQi 300X
Better published figure on: Rated motor power, Water resistance.
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NIU KQi3 Max
Better published figure on: Claimed range, Scooter weight.
What we like
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Verdict
Same 608.4 Wh battery. The 300X lists 500 vs 450 W and IP55 vs IP54; the KQi3 Max claims 40 vs 37.3 mi and weighs 46.5 vs 48.7 lb.
- NIU KQi 300X: NIU: KQi 300X
- NIU KQi3 Max: NIU: KQi3 Max