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Hiboy MAX Pro vs Hiboy S2 Nova
The Hiboy MAX Pro has the longer estimated range — 28.8 miles against 13 — because it carries 720 Wh to the Hiboy S2 Nova’s 324. The Hiboy S2 Nova is the lighter of the two at 34.5 lb, which puts it in the carry up stairs class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 28.8 mi | 13 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 46.6 mi (1.6x the estimate) | 20 mi (1.5x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 22 mph | 19 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W (650 W peak) | Single motor, 350 W (420 W peak) |
| Battery | 720 Wh at 48 V | 324 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 1.1 Wh/$ | 0.93 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 14 Wh/lb | 9 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 51.6 lb — curb lift | 34.5 lb — carry up stairs |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 220 lb |
| Rated grade | 20% | 15% |
| Tires | 11" self-healing | 8.5" solid |
| Suspension | Dual | Rear |
| Brakes | Front and rear drum with electronic braking | E-brake with rear drum and eABS |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Charge time | 8.5 h | 5.5 h |
| Folded size | 47.2 x 20.9 x 23.6 in | 43.6 x 18.1 x 19 in |
| Deck width | 7.9 in | — |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight, side lights | Headlight, taillight, deck lighting |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Approx. price | ~$657 | ~$350 |
| Released | 2024 | — |
Hiboy MAX Pro: the case against
- IPX4 is a splash rating, not a rain rating
- 650 W peak means modest hill pace for a 51-pound scooter
- Drum brakes at both ends fade on long descents
- 8.5-hour charge
- Hiboy's brand reputation makes resale harder than the hardware justifies
Hiboy S2 Nova: the case against
- Body is IPX4 despite the IPX5 battery
- Rear-only suspension and a hard solid front tire
- 220 lb rider limit
- No cruise control listed on the maker page
- $349.99 is $35 above the S3 for 43 Wh more