Product comparison · Electric Scooters
Kaabo Mantis King GT vs Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
The Kaabo Mantis King GT scores 6.5 and ranks 10th of 99 in Electric Scooters; the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V scores 5.6 and ranks 51st of 99 in Electric Scooters. The Mantis King GT leads on verification, the Phantom 2.0 52V on features.
All 12 Kaabo products 
Kaabo Mantis King GT
$1,999 · 10th of 99 in Electric Scooters
Buy Now- Verification — 6 against 2
All 4 Apollo products 
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
$2,199 · 51st of 99 in Electric Scooters
Buy Now- Features — 7 against 6
Across everything we scored, Kaabo Mantis King GT sits 0.87 ahead — led by verification.
Verdict
Mantis King GT ahead · +0.87 (6.5 vs 5.6)Pick the Kaabo Mantis King GT when
Verification matters6vs2UL 2272 listed only on the Mantis King GT
Weight matters5vs4
Ride hardware matters9vs8
Pick the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V when
Features matters7vs6
A higher rider weight limit matters301-350 lbvs251-300 lb
Scored 20 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
Kaabo Mantis King GT
Overall score 6.5- stem stiffness
- tire noise
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
Overall score 5.6- unit arrived without charger
- heavy
- box arrived damaged
From each product's own owner reviews and retailer ratings.
Usability Kaabo Mantis King GT and Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V, scored 0 to 10
VerificationKaabo Mantis King GT: 6 (higher)Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: 2
only the Kaabo Mantis King GT: UL 2272 listed; only the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: Claimed only.
Kaabo Mantis King GT
- SGS Listed Mark SGSNA/23/SZ/00308 (Ningbo Kaabo) names MANTIS KING GT
- Searched: SGS Certipedia Intertek UL TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: SGS, SGS Listed Mark, Personal E-mobility Device (read as the UL 2272 record, Category Part 27), MANTIS KING GT, Ningbo Kaabo Technology Co., Ltd.
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
- UL 2272 claimed for Phantom 2.0 (A11); no record in any directory searched
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Ride HardwareKaabo Mantis King GT: 9 (higher)Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: 8
Kaabo Mantis King GT
- 140 mm hydraulic discs front and rear, adjustable suspension both ends, 10 in pneumatic tires
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
- mechanical discs front and rear, spring suspension front and rear, 11-inch tubeless
- Suspension: 125 mm adjustable springs
WeightKaabo Mantis King GT: 5 (higher)Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: 4
Kaabo Mantis King GT
- 73 lb (manual net weight)
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
- 102 lb
FeaturesKaabo Mantis King GT: 6Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: 7 (higher)
Kaabo Mantis King GT
- front and rear lights, turn signals, display, IPX5
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
- lights, turn signals, Apple Find My, display, IP66
Same score
BatteryKaabo Mantis King GT: 5Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: 5
Kaabo Mantis King GT
- 1,440 Wh (60 V, 24 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
- Charger: 67.2 V charge voltage, 60 V nominal pack
- Range: 56 miles claimed at 15 mph, 165 lb rider
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
- 1,404 Wh (52 V, 27 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
Warranty & SupportKaabo Mantis King GT: 3Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: 3
Kaabo Mantis King GT
- one year on battery and motors
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
- one year on battery and motor (base listing)
- Option: 2-year variant at $2,419.00
Scored for one only
MotorKaabo Mantis King GT: 6Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: not scored
Kaabo Mantis King GT
- two 1,100 W hubs, 2,200 W total nominal
- Peak: 4,300 W claimed, not scored
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
- Peak: 1,750 W per motor, two motors, nominal not published, not scored
Not scored for either
- ValueKaabo Mantis King GT: not scoredApollo Phantom 2.0 52V: not scored
Social score about the Kaabo Mantis King GT and the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
RedditKaabo Mantis King GT: 7 (higher)Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: 6
Kaabo Mantis King GT
Liked
- durability
- stock parts holding up
Read the full summary
- Product. r/ElectricScooters: a 195 lb Mantis King GT owner reported over 3,000 mi on stock parts with no failures, tightening bolts every 500 mi (Feb 2025)
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
Liked
- daily riding
Complaints
- unit arrived without charger
- box arrived damaged
Read the full summary
- r/ElectricScooters: a buyer's Phantom 2.0 arrived in a battered box with no charger or paperwork and he suspected a returned unit (May 2025)
- A Seattle owner says he rides it daily over city streets and bridges (Nov 2025)
GoogleKaabo Mantis King GT: 8Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: 8
Kaabo Mantis King GT
Liked
- range
- acceleration
- braking
Complaints
- stem stiffness
- tire noise
Read the full summary
- Product.
- RiderGuide (affiliate links, unit source not stated) called it the best Mantis tested: 45.1 mph, 36.6 mi range, 74 lb measured, 0 to 15 mph in 1.9 s; stem less stiff than rivals (Apr 2022)
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
Liked
- composed at speed
- lighting
- weather sealing
Complaints
- heavy
- price
Read the full summary
- Product.
- Electrek (affiliate links; unit source not stated) found the 52V Phantom 2.0 composed at speed with strong lighting and an IP66 build; no measured figures (Dec 2025)|Electrek's downsides were the 102 lb weight and the premium price (Dec 2025)
YouTubeKaabo Mantis King GT: 6Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: not scored
The Kaabo Mantis King GT reading covers the whole brand; no usable source for the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V.
Kaabo Mantis King GT
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- Freshly Charged (Kaabo USA affiliate code, stated) reviewed the Warrior 11 Max at 49 mph by GPS (Oct 2025) and the King GTR Max as an improved flagship (Nov 2025)
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
Nothing recorded.
AmazonKaabo Mantis King GT: not scoredApollo Phantom 2.0 52V: 5
No usable source for the Kaabo Mantis King GT; the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V reading covers the whole brand.
Kaabo Mantis King GT
Nothing recorded.
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- The Apollo Store seller's Go/Explore listing on Amazon shows 4.0 of 5 from 45 ratings, 15% one-star (Oct 2026)
Unless a row says otherwise, both readings are about these exact models.
Kaabo Mantis King GT vs Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: pros and cons
Kaabo Mantis King GT
Overall score 6.5Strengths
- Testers measured long real-world range
- Hydraulic brakes stop with confidence
- Adjustable suspension at both ends
- Light for a fast dual-motor scooter
- Bright color display reads well in sun
- A long-term owner reports good durability
Drawbacks
- Stem feels less stiff than rivals at speed
- All-terrain tires are noisy on pavement
- No cruise control listed
- Only one year on battery and motors
- Warranty badge promises longer than the policy
Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V
Overall score 5.6Strengths
- Stable and composed at high speed
- Long travel suspension soaks up potholes
- Bright lighting with turn signals
- Wide self-sealing tires
- Apple Find My helps locate a stolen scooter
Drawbacks
- Very heavy to lift or carry
- Nominal motor power not published
- Mechanical rather than hydraulic brakes
- Only one year on battery and motor
- Cruise control not confirmed in the specs
Kaabo Mantis King GT vs Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: the numbers
Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.
- WeightKaabo71-85 lbApolloOver 85 lb
- Max rider loadKaabo251-300 lbApollo More301-350 lb
- BrakesKaaboHydraulic discApolloMechanical disc
- Safety listingsKaabo MoreUL 2272 listedApolloClaimed only
Same on both
- PerformanceType
- Not listedE-bike class
- 1,001-1,500 WhBattery
- Dual motorMotor
- 36-45 mphTop speed (claimed)
- 41-60 miRange (claimed)
- FullSuspension
- FoldsFolding
- 1 YearWarranty
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Kaabo Mantis King GT vs Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: common questions
Is the Kaabo Mantis King GT better than the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V?
On our scores, the Kaabo Mantis King GT is ahead, 6.5 against 5.6. The Kaabo Mantis King GT leads on verification (6 against 2), weight (5 against 4) and ride hardware (9 against 8). The Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V leads on features (7 against 6).
Which is cheaper, the Kaabo Mantis King GT or the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V?
The Kaabo Mantis King GT, at $1,999 against $2,199: $200 less.
Which carries a heavier rider, the Kaabo Mantis King GT or the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V?
The Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V: rated 301-350 lb, against 251-300 lb for the Kaabo Mantis King GT.
Which has more safety listings, the Kaabo Mantis King GT or the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V?
The Kaabo Mantis King GT. The Kaabo Mantis King GT lists UL 2272 listed; the Apollo Phantom 2.0 52V lists none.
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Scores calculated 20 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score