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TurboAnt X7 Max vs TurboAnt R9
The TurboAnt R9 has the longer estimated range — 24 miles against 14.4 — because it carries 600 Wh to the TurboAnt X7 Max’s 360. The TurboAnt X7 Max is the lighter of the two at 34.2 lb, which puts it in the carry up stairs class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 14.4 mi | 24 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 32 mi (2.2x the estimate) | 35 mi (1.5x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 15.4 mi | — |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 350 W (700 W peak) | Single motor, 500 W (800 W peak) |
| Battery | 360 Wh at 36 V | 600 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.84 Wh/$ | 1.13 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 11 Wh/lb | 11 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 34.2 lb — carry up stairs | 55.1 lb — rolls only |
| Max rider weight | 275 lb | 275 lb |
| Rated grade | 15% | 20% |
| Tires | 10" pneumatic | 10" pneumatic |
| Suspension | None | Dual |
| Brakes | Rear mechanical disc with regen | Front and rear drum + electronic brake |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
| Charge time | 6 h | 7 h |
| Folded size | 45.3 x 16.5 x 20.1 in | 44.9 x 23.2 x 20.5 in |
| Deck width | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | 5 W headlight, taillight, rear turn signals |
| App | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | No |
| Approx. price | ~$430 | ~$530 |
| Released | 2023 | — |
TurboAnt X7 Max: the case against
- Tested 15.4 miles against a 32-mile claim, 48% delivered
- IPX4 is a splash rating — this is not a rain scooter
- No app at all
- No suspension, and only one mechanical brake
TurboAnt R9: the case against
- 55.1 lb is 21 lb more than the X7 Max
- 6.7-inch deck
- IP54 only
- No app
- Price shown is a sale price against $699.98