NIU KQi Air vs Apollo Dash
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: Lightest scooter here at 26.2 lb
Check price at AmazonBest for: 43 lb folding commuter with IP66
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 Air | Apollo Dash | 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. | 350 W | Not listed | 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. | 451.2 Wh | 480 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. | 31 mi | 25 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 | 21 mph | 10% |
| Max rider loadThe heaviest rider the maker rates the scooter for. | 265 lb | 220 lb | 15% |
| Scooter weightLighter scooters are easier to carry onto a train or up stairs. | 26.2 lb | 43 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) | IPX6 class (powerful jets) | 10% |
| Motor | 350 W rated | 1200 W peak (rated power not listed) | info |
| Battery | 451.2 Wh | 48 V 10 Ah (480 Wh, computed) | info |
| Water rating | IP55 | IP66 | info |
| RidePick score | 3.7/10 | 3.0/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
NIU KQi Air
Better published figure on: Claimed range, Max rider load, Scooter weight.
What we like
- Lowest scooter weight in this comparison (26.2 lb)
Watch out for
Apollo Dash
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Top speed, Water resistance.
What we like
- Top water resistance in this comparison (IPX6 class (powerful jets))
Watch out for
- Rated motor power not published by Apollo
- Lowest max rider load in this comparison (220 lb)
Verdict
Light commuters. NIU lists 26.2 vs 43 lb, 265 vs 220 lb and 31 vs 25 mi; Apollo lists 21 vs 20 mph and IP66 vs IP55.
- NIU KQi Air: NIU: KQi Air
- Apollo Dash: Apollo: Dash