Brand comparison
NIU vs Hiboy
NIU scores 5.7 across 7 products; Hiboy scores 5.2 across 17. They overlap in electric scooters. That is 71% of what NIU sells and 71% of what Hiboy sells. NIU leads on features, Hiboy on motor.
All 7 NIU products
NIU
7 of 7 products scored · $549 – $1,049
Buy Now- Features — 8.0 against 6.0
- Verification — 8.0 against 6.0
All 17 Hiboy products
Hiboy
17 of 17 products scored · $310 – $1,350
Buy Now- Motor — 5.0 against 4.0
- Weight — 6.0 against 5.0
Across everything we scored, NIU sits 0.52 ahead — led by features.
Both brands also sell into Electric Bikes. Neither side carries enough scored products there for a median we would publish, so this comparison does not cover them.
Brand verdict
ahead · +0.52 (5.7 vs 5.2)
Pick NIU when
Features matters most8.0vs6.0
Pick Hiboy when
Motor matters most5.0vs4.0
Scored 19 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability NIU and Hiboy, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
FeaturesNIU: 8 (higher)Hiboy: 6
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- lights, turn signals, app lock, display, IP55, cruise control
- Fold: two-step stem fold, not one-step
Hiboy top-scored: MAX Pro Commuter Electric Scooter
- one-step fold, lights, app lock, display, cruise control
- Water: IPX4 stated, below the IPX5 point
VerificationNIU: 8 (higher)Hiboy: 6
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- UL 2272 certificate UL-US-2417017-0 names the KQi 300X; EN 17128 AK 50615526 is the second record
- Searched: UL Solutions certificate (hosted copy) UL Certipedia Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: UL Solutions certificate (hosted copy), ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, Ed. 1 (2016-11-21, rev. 2019-02-25), KQi 300P, KQi 300X, Jiangsu niu Electric Technology Co., Ltd
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272 (FKIS, Electrical Systems for Personal E-Mobility Devices), KQi 300P, KQi 300X, Jiangsu niu Electric Technology Co., Ltd
- Record: TÜV Rheinland Certipedia, EN 17128:2020, KQi 300P; KQi 300X, Jiangsu Niu Electric Technology Co., Ltd
Hiboy top-scored: MAX Pro Commuter Electric Scooter
- UL certificate UL-US-2400062-0 names MAX 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, MAX Pro, ECOM 14, BK1, FN-A1, DK1, F19, R10 are identical to MAX PRO, Freeman IT Limited
- Record: UL Product iQ, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, MAX Pro, Shenzhen Freeman IT Limited
Warranty & SupportNIU: 5 (higher)Hiboy: 3
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- two years on battery and motor
Hiboy top-scored: MAX Pro Commuter Electric Scooter
- one year on battery and motor
BatteryNIU: 5 (higher)Hiboy: 4
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- 608.4 Wh (48 V label, 13 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder
- Voltage: 608.4 Wh equals 46.8 V nominal times 13 Ah
Hiboy top-scored: MAX Pro Commuter Electric Scooter
- 720 Wh (48 V, 15 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder
MotorNIU: 4Hiboy: 5 (higher)
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- 500 W nominal rear hub
- Peak: 1,000 W claimed, not scored
Hiboy top-scored: MAX Pro Commuter Electric Scooter
- 500 W nominal rear hub
- Peak: 650 W claimed, not scored
Ride HardwareNIU: 6 (higher)Hiboy: 5
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- front and rear mechanical discs, hydraulic front fork, 10.5-inch tubeless tires
Hiboy top-scored: MAX Pro Commuter Electric Scooter
- front and rear drum brakes, dual suspension, 11-inch air tires
WeightNIU: 5Hiboy: 6 (higher)
NIU top-scored: KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter
- 48.7 lb with the battery
Hiboy top-scored: MAX Pro Commuter Electric Scooter
- 51.59 lb
Social score about NIU and Hiboy
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
RedditNIU: 5 (higher)Hiboy: 4
NIU
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- R/ebikes: a Best Buy employee says NIU left e-bike warranty claims unanswered and that the chain stopped stocking NIU bikes (Sep 2023, updated Jan 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 7 scored products carry this reading.
Hiboy
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- R/ElectricScooters: a MAX Pro owner notes the sub's dislike of Hiboy while praising its build and support (Apr 2024)
- a post titled 'Avoid Hiboy, Total Scam Experience' reports a scooter not delivered after three weeks (Aug 2025)
Brand rollup across scored products. 7 of 17 scored products carry this reading.
GoogleNIU: 7 (higher)Hiboy: 6
NIU
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- Electrek reviewed NIU's BQi-C3 Pro favourably for speed and its two batteries while faulting its cadence sensor (May 2023); no editorial test of another NIU e-bike was found
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 7 scored products carry this reading.
Hiboy
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- 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)
Brand rollup across scored products. 4 of 17 scored products carry this reading.
AmazonNIU: 5Hiboy: 6 (higher)
NIU
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- NIU's Amazon store, selling as NIU Tech.
- And NIU Global, groups its KQi scooters in shared listing families rated 3.3 to 4.1 stars on 10 to 233 ratings (Oct 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 2 of 7 scored products carry this reading.
Hiboy
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- Hiboy Direct sells e-bikes on Amazon US; its EX6F listing averages 4.0 from 14 ratings with 24% one-star (Oct 2026); the EX6 and EX9 listings are sold by Amazon.com
Brand rollup across scored products. 4 of 17 scored products carry this reading.
Same score
YouTubeNIU: 6Hiboy: 6
NIU
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- Electric Scooter Guide (measures, does not always buy; affiliate links) keeps an NIU playlist and calls the KQi Air game-changing in its first look at the Air and Air X (Sep 2023)
Brand rollup across scored products. 3 of 7 scored products carry this reading.
Hiboy
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- Hiboy e-bike videos come mostly from creators with Hiboy-supplied bikes or discount codes (DONSLIFE, MastaBika, Evan Lindy, Soldier Knows Best; 2025 to 2026), who praise comfort and speed for the price
Brand rollup across scored products. 2 of 17 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- Owner reviewsNIU: not scoredHiboy: not scored
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia.
Warranty terms
NIU
7 of 7
Hiboy
17 of 17
Best NIU vs best Hiboy, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Electric Scooters
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6th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Strong acceleration and hill climbing
- Dual disc brakes stop hard in the wet
- Hydraulic front suspension soaks up bumps
- Self-healing tubeless tires
Drawbacks
- Twist throttle feels jerky at low speed
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Real range falls short of the advertised figure
- Owners report occasional power faults
11th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Long range for daily commutes
- Smooth ride from dual suspension
- Air tires grip and soak up bumps
- Brakes on both wheels
Drawbacks
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Only one year of warranty
- Drum brakes need adjusting over time
- Slow to recharge overnight
10th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Dual disc brakes stop hard
- Hydraulic front suspension soaks up bumps
- Wide tubeless tires grip well
- Lights and turn signals built in
Drawbacks
- Real range falls short of the advertised figure
- Regen braking bites hard at the speed limit
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Tires need frequent pressure checks
17th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Long range for a light scooter
- Folds in one step for trains and offices
- Self-sealing tires resist flats
- App lock and cruise control built in
Drawbacks
- No suspension on rough roads
- Only one friction brake
- Only one year of warranty
- No turn signals
12th of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Very light to carry upstairs
- Carbon fiber frame feels solid
- Wide deck and handlebars for comfort
- NFC card unlock and app lock
Drawbacks
- No suspension so rough roads jar
- Single front disc brake
- Smaller tires feel bumps more
- Owners criticise firmware quirks
21st of 47 in Scooters
Strengths
- Folds in one step for trains and offices
- App lock and cruise control built in
- Bright lights front and rear plus side lights
- Tires never go flat
Drawbacks
- Solid tires ride hard on rough pavement
- Only one year of warranty
- Only the rear wheel has a friction brake
- No turn signals
NIU vs Hiboy: the numbers
NIU vs Hiboy: common questions
Is NIU or Hiboy better?
NIU 5.7 from 7 scored products; Hiboy 5.2 from 17.
What is the biggest difference between NIU and Hiboy?
Features: NIU medians 8.0, Hiboy medians 6.0 (NIU by 2.0).
Which is better for verification, NIU or Hiboy?
NIU on verification — NIU 8.0, Hiboy 6.0.
Which is better for warranty & support, NIU or Hiboy?
NIU on warranty & support — NIU 5.0, Hiboy 3.0.
Which NIU and Hiboy electric scooters should I buy?
NIU: NIU KQi 300X All-Terrain Suspension Electric Scooter. Hiboy: Hiboy MAX Pro Commuter Electric Scooter.
How does Stuff VS Things score NIU and Hiboy?
Our own product medians: 7 NIU and 17 Hiboy. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 19 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score