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Hover-1 Stealth vs Hiboy S2 Nova
The Hover-1 Stealth has the longer estimated range — 18.7 miles against 13 — because it carries 468 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 | 18.7 mi | 13 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 30 mi (1.6x the estimate) | 20 mi (1.5x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 19 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W | Single motor, 350 W (420 W peak) |
| Battery | 468 Wh at 36 V | 324 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 1.36 Wh/$ | 0.93 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 12 Wh/lb | 9 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 40 lb — curb lift | 34.5 lb — carry up stairs |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 220 lb |
| Rated grade | — | 15% |
| Tires | 10" tubeless | 8.5" solid |
| Suspension | Front | Rear |
| Brakes | Front and rear disc | E-brake with rear drum and eABS |
| IP rating | — | IPX4 |
| Charge time | 10 h | 5.5 h |
| Folded size | 43.7 x 18 x 21.5 in | 43.6 x 18.1 x 19 in |
| Lights | Headlight and taillight | Headlight, taillight, deck lighting |
| App | No | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Approx. price | ~$345 | ~$350 |
Hover-1 Stealth: the case against
- 220 lb rider limit, 44 lb under the Ace R450
- 10-hour charge time
- No app, IP rating or hill grade published
- Six-month limited warranty
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