Product comparison · Electric Scooters
Hiboy KS4 Pro vs Gotrax G3 MAX
The Hiboy KS4 Pro scores 5.7 and ranks 15th of 31 in Electric Scooters; the Gotrax G3 MAX scores 5.4 and ranks 22nd of 31 in Electric Scooters. The KS4 Pro leads on features, the G3 MAX on weight.
All 17 Hiboy products 
Hiboy KS4 Pro
$400 · 15th of 31 in Electric Scooters
Buy Now- Features — 7 against 3
All 22 Gotrax products 
Gotrax G3 MAX
$489 · 22nd of 31 in Electric Scooters
Buy Now- Weight — 7 against 6
Across everything we scored, Hiboy KS4 Pro sits 0.31 ahead — led by features.
Verdict
KS4 Pro ahead · +0.31 (5.7 vs 5.4)Pick the Hiboy KS4 Pro when
Features matters7vs3
Price matters$400vs$489
Pick the Gotrax G3 MAX when
Weight matters7vs6
Battery matters5vs4
A higher rider weight limit matters251-300 lbvsUp to 250 lb
Scored 19 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability Hiboy KS4 Pro and Gotrax G3 MAX, scored 0 to 10
FeaturesHiboy KS4 Pro: 7 (higher)Gotrax G3 MAX: 3
Hiboy KS4 Pro
- one-step fold, lights, app lock, display, cruise control
- Water: IPX4 stated, below the IPX5 point
Gotrax G3 MAX
- one-step fold and display
- Lights: LED headlight; no rear light stated
BatteryHiboy KS4 Pro: 4Gotrax G3 MAX: 5 (higher)
Hiboy KS4 Pro
- 418 Wh (36 V, 11.6 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder
Gotrax G3 MAX
- 490 Wh (48 V, 10.2 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder
WeightHiboy KS4 Pro: 6Gotrax G3 MAX: 7 (higher)
Hiboy KS4 Pro
- 40.6 lb
Gotrax G3 MAX
- 37 lb
Same score
MotorHiboy KS4 Pro: 7Gotrax G3 MAX: 7
Hiboy KS4 Pro
- 500 W nominal rear hub
- Peak: 750 W claimed, not scored
Gotrax G3 MAX
- 500 W nominal
Ride HardwareHiboy KS4 Pro: 4Gotrax G3 MAX: 4
Hiboy KS4 Pro
- rear disc brake, dual rear springs, 10-inch honeycomb solid tires
- Front brake: electronic anti-lock brake, not a friction brake
Gotrax G3 MAX
- disc brake, no suspension, 10-inch pneumatic tires
VerificationHiboy KS4 Pro: 6Gotrax G3 MAX: 6
Hiboy KS4 Pro
- UL certificate UL-US-2402077-1 names KS4 Pro; listed under Freeman IT FKIS.E535405
- Searched: UL Solutions certificate (brand-hosted) UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Solutions certificate (brand-hosted), ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, KS4 Pro, S6-N, KS4, S2 Lite, S2 Mini, S8, VE1 PRO, S7 are identical to KS4 Pro, Freeman IT Limited
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, KS4 Pro, Shenzhen Freeman IT Limited
Gotrax G3 MAX
- UL Product iQ FKIS.E497683 (OEM Zhejiang Taotao) lists G3 MAX under UL 2272
- Searched: UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, G3 MAX, ZHEJIANG TAOTAO VEHICLES CO., LTD
Warranty & SupportHiboy KS4 Pro: 3Gotrax G3 MAX: 3
Hiboy KS4 Pro
- one year on battery and motor
Gotrax G3 MAX
- one year (price paid under $499)
Not scored for either
- ValueHiboy KS4 Pro: not scoredGotrax G3 MAX: not scored
Social score about the Hiboy KS4 Pro and the Gotrax G3 MAX
RedditHiboy KS4 Pro: 6 (higher)Gotrax G3 MAX: 4
The Gotrax G3 MAX reading covers the whole brand.
Hiboy KS4 Pro
Liked
- everyday reliability
Complaints
- range on hills
Read the full summary
- Product. r/ElectricScooters: a 230 lb owner reports being happy with his KS4 Pro after months of use but finds its range short when riding up hills often (Oct 2025)
Gotrax G3 MAX
Read the full summary
- Brand-level. r/ElectricScooters: in a thread asking what is wrong with Gotrax, owners of several Gotrax scooters praise value and fun while others report flat tubes, cracked fenders, slow support and fire fears (Dec 2023)
GoogleHiboy KS4 Pro: 5Gotrax G3 MAX: 6 (higher)
The Hiboy KS4 Pro reading covers the whole brand; the Gotrax G3 MAX reading covers the whole brand.
Hiboy KS4 Pro
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- TechGearLab (bought units) measured the S2 Pro at 17.1 mi and 17.3 mph and the S2 at 14 mi and 17 mph, mid-table among its tested scooters (Sep 2026)|Consumer Reports tested the S2 Pro among 13 scooters (Aug 2026)
Gotrax G3 MAX
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- RiderGuide and Electric Scooter Guide (affiliate links and codes) have tested 21 Gotrax products and name the GX Zero the value pick and the GX3 the flagship (Jul 2026)|Brand-level.
- TechGearLab (bought units) kept the G4 as a Top Pick after repurchasing it (Dec 2024)
YouTubeHiboy KS4 Pro: not scoredGotrax G3 MAX: 6
No usable source for the Hiboy KS4 Pro; the Gotrax G3 MAX reading covers the whole brand.
Hiboy KS4 Pro
Nothing recorded.
Gotrax G3 MAX
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- Cars Made Simple (unit sent by Gotrax, stated) found the GX1 a good first dual-motor scooter with about 20 miles of real range (Nov 2024)|Brand-level.
- The Thoughtful Woodworker (Amazon affiliate links) found the A7 seated scooter quick and comfortable (Jul 2025)
AmazonHiboy KS4 Pro: 7 (higher)Gotrax G3 MAX: 6
The Gotrax G3 MAX reading covers the whole brand.
Hiboy KS4 Pro
Read the full summary
- Product.
- Amazon US listing for the KS4 Pro (from Hiboy) averages 4.2 stars from 447 ratings (Oct 2026)
Gotrax G3 MAX
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- Gotrax scooter listings on Amazon: GXL V2 4.3 from 3.4K ratings, Eclipse Ultra 4.2 from 1,904 with 13% one-star, A5 seated 4.5 from 663 (Oct 2026)
Hiboy KS4 Pro vs Gotrax G3 MAX: pros and cons
Hiboy KS4 Pro
Overall score 5.7Strengths
- Folds in one step for trains and offices
- App lock and cruise control built in
- Tires never go flat
- Rear springs take the edge off bumps
- Bright lights front and rear plus side lights
Drawbacks
- Solid tires ride hard on rough pavement
- Only one year of warranty
- No turn signals
- Range drops for heavier riders on hills
- Only the rear wheel has a friction brake
Gotrax G3 MAX
Overall score 5.4Strengths
- Light enough to carry upstairs
- Folds in one step
- Air-filled tires soften the ride
- LG battery cells
Drawbacks
- No suspension
- No rear light or turn signals listed
- Lowest top speed of these commuters
- Brake layout not detailed
- Only one year of warranty at this price
Hiboy KS4 Pro vs Gotrax G3 MAX: the numbers
Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.
- Range (claimed)HiboyUp to 25 miGotrax26-40 mi
- WeightHiboy41-55 lbGotraxUp to 40 lb
- Max rider loadHiboyUp to 250 lbGotrax More251-300 lb
- SuspensionHiboyRearGotraxNone
Same on both
- CommuterType
- Not listedE-bike class
- 401-600 WhBattery
- Single motorMotor
- Up to 20 mphTop speed (claimed)
- Mechanical discBrakes
- FoldsFolding
- UL 2272 listedSafety listings
- 1 YearWarranty
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- Battery: 601-800 Wh, not 401-600 Wh
- Brakes: Drum vs mechanical disc
- Battery: Up to 400 Wh vs 401-600 Wh
- Brakes: Drum vs mechanical disc
More from Gotrax 10 scored in Electric Scooters
- Battery: 1,001-1,500 Wh, not 401-600 Wh
- Motor: Dual motor vs single motor
- Battery: Up to 400 Wh vs 401-600 Wh
Hiboy KS4 Pro vs Gotrax G3 MAX: common questions
Is the Hiboy KS4 Pro better than the Gotrax G3 MAX?
On our scores, the Hiboy KS4 Pro is ahead, 5.7 against 5.4. The Hiboy KS4 Pro leads on features (7 against 3). The Gotrax G3 MAX leads on weight (7 against 6) and battery (5 against 4).
Which is cheaper, the Hiboy KS4 Pro or the Gotrax G3 MAX?
The Hiboy KS4 Pro, at $400 against $489: $89 less.
Which carries a heavier rider, the Hiboy KS4 Pro or the Gotrax G3 MAX?
The Gotrax G3 MAX: rated 251-300 lb, against Up to 250 lb for the Hiboy KS4 Pro.
What do owners say about the Hiboy KS4 Pro and the Gotrax G3 MAX?
Across 3 independent sources scored for both, the Hiboy KS4 Pro is ahead on Reddit and Amazon; the Gotrax G3 MAX is ahead on Google.
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Scores calculated 19 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score