Product comparison · Electric Scooters
iScooter iF1 vs Turboant R9
The iScooter iF1 scores 4.7 and ranks 144th of 152 in Electric Scooters; the Turboant R9 scores 4.6 and ranks 145th of 152 in Electric Scooters. The iF1 leads on weight.
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iScooter iF1
$530 · 144th of 152 in Electric Scooters
Buy Now- Weight — 9 against 8
Across everything we scored, iScooter iF1 edges ahead by 0.05 — too close to call.
Too close to call
Level on the overall score. The trade-offs below decide it.
Pick the iScooter iF1 when
Weight matters9vs8
Features matters7vs6
Pick the Turboant R9 when
A criterion we do not score decides itthe R9 leads on none of the ones we do
Scored 29 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability iScooter iF1 and Turboant R9, scored 0 to 10
WeightiScooter iF1: 9 (higher)Turboant R9: 8
iScooter iF1
- 50 lb
Turboant R9
- 55.12 lb
FeaturesiScooter iF1: 7 (higher)Turboant R9: 6
iScooter iF1
- lights, turn signals, app lock, display, cruise control
Turboant R9
- front and rear lights, rear turn signals, LCD display, cruise control
- Not scored: IP54 is below IPX5, the battery is not removable, the fold takes a lever and a clip
Same score
BatteryiScooter iF1: 1Turboant R9: 1
iScooter iF1
- 480 Wh (48 V, 10 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
Turboant R9
- 600 Wh (48 V, 12.5 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
Ride HardwareiScooter iF1: 8Turboant R9: 8
iScooter iF1
- front and rear discs, front and rear swingarms, 10-inch off-road tubeless tires
- Tires: tubeless per the brand UK store; US page says off-road tires
Turboant R9
- front and rear drum brakes, front and rear springs, 10-inch pneumatic tires
- Brakes: an electronic brake works with the drums
VerificationiScooter iF1: 2Turboant R9: 2
iScooter iF1
- no UL 2272 record for the iF1 in Certipedia, UL Product iQ, Intertek or SGS
- Searched: Certipedia SGS UL Intertek TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Turboant R9
- no UL 2272 claim and no record in any NRTL directory (TurboAnt, Intellex, R9)
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Warranty & SupportiScooter iF1: 1Turboant R9: 1
iScooter iF1
- six months on battery, motor and controller
Turboant R9
- six months on battery and motor (warranty page)
- Badge: the product page shows a 12-Month Warranty badge; the warranty page gives 12 months to the frame parts only
Scored for one only
MotoriScooter iF1: not scoredTurboant R9: 1
iScooter iF1
- Peak: 1,200 W listed, no nominal rating, not scored
Turboant R9
- 500 W nominal rear hub, single motor
- Peak: 800 W claimed, not scored
Not scored for either
- ValueiScooter iF1: not scoredTurboant R9: not scored
Social score about the iScooter iF1 and the Turboant R9
RedditiScooter iF1: 3Turboant R9: 3
The iScooter iF1 reading covers the whole brand.
iScooter iF1
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- An r/ElectricScooters thread asking whether iScooter is good drew 201 comments (Aug 2024)|An r/ElectricScooters commenter called the brand's support terrible to nonexistent (Dec 2025)
Turboant R9
Liked
- a 22-mile ride on one charge
Complaints
- stopped working before 10 miles
- support asked for a home repair
- battery ran out before the claimed range
Read the full summary
- r/ElectricScooters: one owner's R9 stopped working before 10 miles and support sent a video for a do-it-yourself controller swap (Oct 2025)
- another owner's battery ran out after a 22-mile ride and a reply put real range near 20 miles (Aug 2025)
GoogleiScooter iF1: not scoredTurboant R9: 6
No usable source for the iScooter iF1.
iScooter iF1
Nothing recorded.
Turboant R9
Liked
- comfortable ride
- strong acceleration
- value for the price
Complaints
- harsh, grabby brakes
- no odometer
- no app
Read the full summary
- Product.
- CNET (unit source not stated; affiliate links) praised the ride and the value, and missed an odometer and an app (Aug 2025)|The Gadgeteer (affiliate link; unit supplied by the maker, per ScooterGearLab) reached 28 mph and found the brakes harsh and grabby (Apr 2025)
YouTubeiScooter iF1: 5Turboant R9: 6 (higher)
The iScooter iF1 reading covers the whole brand.
iScooter iF1
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- Most iScooter YouTube reviews found were on units sent by iScooter or carry iScooter codes, among them Volted Adventures, Pete's Promise and Trent In The Sip (2025 to 2026)
Turboant R9
Liked
- smooth ride
- dual-sport tires
Read the full summary
- Product.
- JB 360 (description link carries a Turboant campaign tag; quoted on the brand's reviews page) found the ride smooth on rough New York streets and climbed a bridge at 11 to 12 mph (Oct 2025)
AmazoniScooter iF1: 5Turboant R9: not scored
The iScooter iF1 reading covers the whole brand; no usable source for the Turboant R9.
iScooter iF1
Read the full summary
- Brand-level. iScooter Center sells the brand's scooters on Amazon; the scooter listings read 3.7 to 4.1 stars on 154 to 798 ratings (Oct 2026)
Turboant R9
Nothing recorded.
iScooter iF1 vs Turboant R9: pros and cons
iScooter iF1
Overall score 4.7Strengths
- Disc brakes front and rear
- Light for an off-road scooter
- Turn signals and app lock
- Cruise control holds speed
- Swingarm suspension at both ends
Drawbacks
- Small battery for its speed
- Rider limit stated two ways by the store
- No manual published yet
- Motor rating published only as peak
- Warranty page gives only six months on battery and motor
Turboant R9
Overall score 4.6Strengths
- Turn signals built into the rear light
- Quick acceleration to its top speed
- Cruise control eases long straight rides
- Wide handlebars give stable handling
- Suspension front and rear smooths rough streets
Drawbacks
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Brakes feel grabby at speed
- No odometer or app on the display
- Battery is fixed and charges only on the scooter
- Warranty page covers the battery for half the badge
iScooter iF1 vs Turboant R9: the numbers
Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.
- WeightiScooter41-55 lbTurboant56-70 lb
- BrakesiScooterMechanical discTurboantDrum
Same on both
- PerformanceType
- Not listedE-bike class
- 401-600 WhBattery
- Single motorMotor
- 21-28 mphTop speed (claimed)
- 26-40 miRange (claimed)
- 251-300 lbMax rider load
- FullSuspension
- FoldsFolding
- None verifiableSafety listings
- 6 MonthsWarranty
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- Battery: 601-800 Wh, not 401-600 Wh
- Motor: Dual motor vs single motor
- Battery: Up to 400 Wh vs 401-600 Wh
- Suspension: None vs full
More from Turboant 1 scored in Electric Scooters
- Battery: Up to 400 Wh vs 401-600 Wh
- Brakes: Mechanical disc vs drum
iScooter iF1 vs Turboant R9: common questions
Is the iScooter iF1 better than the Turboant R9?
Neither, on our scores: 4.7 against 4.6 is inside the margin one scoring judgement can move. The iScooter iF1 leads on weight (9 against 8) and features (7 against 6).
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Scores calculated 29 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score