IENYRID ES1 vs ANGWATT CS1 PRO - Big-Power Budget Scooters, Bigger Compromises?

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The ANGWATT CS1 PRO edges out the IENYRID ES1 overall: it rides more planted on bad roads, feels more mature at speed, and its big tubeless tyres and mixed hydraulic/mechanical brakes make it the more confidence-inspiring commuter. If you live in a flatter city and want a "mini-motorbike" feeling without spending superbike money, the CS1 PRO is the safer bet for everyday use.

The IENYRID ES1 still makes sense if you're obsessed with brutal acceleration, love the idea of dual motors for hills, and want maximum performance-per-euro, and you're willing to tinker and accept some rough edges. It's the more explosive, less polished choice, especially attractive to heavier riders in very hilly areas.

If you can stomach the price jump, the ANGWATT is the more rounded package; if you can't, the IENYRID is the hooligan value play. Keep reading - the devil, as always with these scooters, is hiding in the details.

In a market that now spits out "1.500 W", "60 km/h" scooters like a vending machine, the IENYRID ES1 and ANGWATT CS1 PRO are the two kids at the back of the class throwing spitballs at the big brands. Both promise serious speed, long range and chunky suspension for what looks like stupidly low money compared with the Segways and NIUs of this world.

I've put decent kilometres on each - from cracked city tarmac and tram tracks to the usual "shortcut-that-wasn't" gravel paths. On paper, they're natural rivals: same ballpark weight, similar headline speeds, similar claimed ranges. In reality, they have very different personalities, different corners cut, and different riders they secretly suit best.

One is the budget dual-motor brawler that punches hard but doesn't always block properly; the other is the big-tyred city bruiser that feels grown up until you hit a proper hill. Let's unpack where each shines, and where the spec sheet politely forgets to warn you.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

Both scooters live in that grey area between commuter tool and overpowered toy: far too heavy to be "last-mile" gadgets, fast enough to keep up with city traffic, but far cheaper than the true high-end monsters.

The IENYRID ES1 is the obvious pick for riders laser-focused on raw shove and hill-eating torque on a budget. Dual motors, fat battery, serious suspension - it screams "weekend forest track and weekday drag races from the lights". It's the choice for heavier or power-hungry riders who care more about acceleration than about polish.

The ANGWATT CS1 PRO, by contrast, feels designed for the big-distance city commuter who wants to cruise fast on destroyed urban asphalt and doesn't want to feel like they're standing on a pogo stick. The larger wheels, tubeless tyres and mixed braking setup all say "long, fast city runs" more than off-road hooliganism.

They fight in the same weight and performance class, but the ES1 leans "budget performance toy you can commute on", while the CS1 PRO leans "serious commuter that happens to go very fast". Same ballpark, different priorities.

Design & Build Quality

In the flesh, the IENYRID ES1 looks better than its price suggests: the black-and-gold industrial look, exposed suspension arms and wide deck do a good job of pretending this cost double what you actually paid. The frame feels stout, the deck coating grips well, and the adjustable bars are a blessing if you're not average-height. But once you stop staring and start prodding, you discover the usual budget truths: bolts that beg for Loctite straight out of the box, a folding joint that's functional but not exactly jewellery, and some plastic bits that feel more AliExpress than aerospace.

The ANGWATT CS1 PRO goes for a slightly more sober "performance commuter" aesthetic. Taller stance, 11-inch wheels filling the arches, a relatively clean cockpit with NFC integrated into the main display - it looks more like a vehicle and less like a modded rental scooter. The iron-and-aluminium chassis feels solid, and once you've tightened the folding hook properly, the whole thing rides with less creak and play than you might fear from a no-name brand.

Neither is premium in the Kaabo or Nami sense; both need the standard first-day bolt check. The ES1 feels like a parts-bin build with a surprisingly cohesive look, while the CS1 PRO feels a touch more considered - fewer unnecessary protrusions, cleaner cable routing (short headlight lead aside), and a cockpit that doesn't look like a Christmas tree of aftermarket bits.

In the hand, the ES1's finishing is good-for-the-price; the CS1 PRO's is edging towards "mid-range scooter that someone actually thought about riding every day".

Ride Comfort & Handling

If you've only ridden basic 8,5-inch rental scooters, both of these will feel like going from a supermarket trolley to a soft-roader SUV. But they do it in different ways.

The IENYRID ES1's party trick is that quad-arm hydraulic spring suspension. On rough city streets it takes the sting out of potholes surprisingly well; at medium speeds the scooter almost hovers, and you can do 5 km of broken pavements without your knees writing angry letters to your brain. The off-road patterned 10-inch tyres add a chunky, compliant layer, though on wet smooth tarmac you do occasionally feel the knobs squirming a bit in fast corners. Handling is stable in a straight line, but at top speeds on uneven surfaces you know you're on a relatively budget frame - there's a hint of nervousness if you start throwing it into bends with enthusiasm.

The ANGWATT CS1 PRO takes a simpler approach - spring shocks front and rear - but pairs it with those big 11-inch tubeless road tyres. That tyre size change is not marketing fluff: it smooths out small potholes and cobbles noticeably better, and the tubeless carcass lets you run slightly lower pressures without constant fear of pinch flats. The scooter feels taller and more planted, and on chewed-up city roads the CS1 PRO tracks straighter and requires fewer "micro-corrections" than the ES1 at the same speed.

On truly nasty bumps, the ES1's more sophisticated linkage can feel a bit more "motorcycle-like", but for the kind of broken tarmac most people actually ride, the CS1 PRO's big-wheel composure wins. I found myself relaxing more on the ANGWATT, while the ES1 always felt like it wanted to be ridden, not just stood on.

Performance

Twist (well, thumb) and go - this is where both scooters earn their fanbases.

The IENYRID ES1 is unapologetically all about torque. Kick it into dual-motor, highest speed mode and pin the throttle, and it lunges forward hard enough that inexperienced riders will wish they'd braced their arms. From traffic lights, you clear rental scooters and slow cars before they've finished thinking about the accelerator. On hills, especially with a heavier rider, this relentless pull is where the ES1 justifies its existence: grades that make single-motor machines wheeze are dispatched while you're still grinning.

The flip side: that punch comes through a pretty sensitive thumb throttle and mechanical brakes. In stop-start city traffic you have to develop a light touch, otherwise you oscillate between "nothing much" and "oops, we're flying" more than you might like. It's fast enough at the top end that you really want dead-straight roads and some protective gear before you explore the upper ranges of the speedometer.

The ANGWATT CS1 PRO plays it slightly differently. The single motor, helped by the higher-voltage system and a generous controller, pulls briskly off the line but without the same violent step the dual-motor ES1 can deliver. It's quick, not shocking. Up to typical city cruise speeds it keeps pace just fine, and it still has headroom beyond that so you're not running flat-out all the time. At the top end, the sensation of speed is actually calmer than on the ES1 thanks to the larger wheels - which is both reassuring and slightly dangerous, because you catch yourself cruising faster simply because it feels stable.

Where it shows its single-motor nature is on serious hills and with heavier riders. Long, steep climbs see it dropping speed more noticeably than the numbers on the box would have you believe. If your daily route includes a wall-like ramp and you're on the heavier side, the ES1 is less likely to embarrass you mid-slope.

In short: ES1 for raw shove and climbing, CS1 PRO for smoother, more composed speed on the flat. Both can go faster than most riders should on public paths; the ANGWATT just feels less like it's trying to rip your arms off while doing it.

Battery & Range

Both packs sit comfortably in the "proper commute" category - this isn't rental-scooter endurance.

The IENYRID ES1's battery is chunky for the price, and you feel it. Ride sensibly - single motor, civilised speeds, not drag-racing every cyclist - and you can cover respectable return commutes without sweating the battery bar. Start hammering dual motors, sprinting uphill and treating every straight as a qualifying lap, and you'll watch that optimistic display drop much faster. Realistically, most people will sit in the middle: enough range for a solid day's urban riding, but not so much that you can forget about charging for half the week.

The ANGWATT CS1 PRO goes a step up in capacity, and in real use it behaves like it. On typical mixed city riding, it simply goes that bit further before you hit the "better turn home" mental threshold. The higher voltage also helps keep performance a bit more sprightly until the pack drops into its last part of the charge, though once you're low you definitely feel the scooter getting lazier - voltage sag is still a thing, marketing departments notwithstanding.

The catch is charging time. The ES1 is very much an overnight-or-workday top-up - long, but acceptable. The CS1 PRO stretches that patience further; if you plan to use it hard twice in one day, you'll need proper planning or a second charger. Range anxiety, though, is lower on the ANGWATT: it's simply the better choice if your one-way commute already makes lesser scooters sweat.

Portability & Practicality

Let's be honest: both of these are about as portable as a medium-sized labrador that doesn't want to be picked up. They fold, yes. They fit in car boots, mostly. But neither is the scooter you want to be carrying up three floors every day unless you're training for some obscure strongman contest.

The IENYRID ES1's folding system is straightforward, with a stem that locks to the rear for easier lifting. You can wrestle it into a medium car boot or store it under a desk if you really claim that real estate. The adjustable handlebar height is a big practical win if multiple family members ride it. Day-to-day living with it is easy as long as "day-to-day living" doesn't mean stairs or constantly lifting it over obstacles.

The ANGWATT CS1 PRO folds into a relatively squat package, helped by its geometry, so although it weighs the same ballpark, it feels a touch more cooperative when you're angling it into a hatchback. The NFC start is a small but genuinely useful daily perk: no fumbling for keys, no broken ignition barrels, just tap, ride, done. That makes quick stop-and-go errands more civilised.

In stationary life, the CS1 PRO's slightly cleaner layout and larger tyres demand a bit more footprint, but also make the scooter feel more like a "real vehicle" parked in the hallway. Neither is ideal for cramped flats; both are fine if you have a garage, ground-floor storage or a lift. If you need true multimodal portability, neither is the right class of scooter at all.

Safety

With scooters that can happily sit at moped speeds, safety isn't optional decoration; it's the difference between "fun commute" and "unexpected dental work".

The ES1 goes wide on features: dual mechanical discs with electronic braking support, a very visible lighting package including side strips and bar-end indicators, and a wide deck for a stable stance. The lighting, in particular, puts many bigger brands to shame - you're genuinely visible from almost every angle. The mechanical brakes can be sharp when properly adjusted, but they do require more regular fettling than hydraulics, and under repeated hard stops you feel the extra effort needed at the lever.

The CS1 PRO takes a more focused route: mechanical disc up front, hydraulic at the rear plus electronic braking. That rear "oil brake" is a genuine upgrade in actual riding - smoother modulation, less hand fatigue, and more consistent bite when you start pushing the scooter's speed potential. Paired with the 11-inch tubeless tyres, high-speed stability and braking feel more predictable, especially on uneven or slightly wet tarmac.

Both scooters' lights are decent, with turn signals and side visibility. The ANGWATT stumbles with that annoying too-short headlight cable that can limit steering lock if you don't fix it, which is not exactly what you want in a panic swerve scenario. The ES1's IP rating is adequate for "caught in a shower" use; the CS1 PRO's manufacturers are refreshingly honest about not riding in proper downpours without extra care.

If you value outright braking feel and planted high-speed stability, the CS1 PRO has the edge. If you prioritise conspicuity and like the idea of a light show announcing your presence from every angle, the ES1 is surprisingly good - but you'll work harder at the levers when things get spicy.

Community Feedback

Price & Value

This is where the conversation gets uncomfortable. The IENYRID ES1 comes in dramatically cheaper, yet gives you dual motors, a sizeable battery and a complex suspension layout. In blunt "hardware per euro" terms, it's spectacular. You feel where they saved: finish, quality control, after-sales polish. If you're willing to get your hands dirty and accept the occasional rattle or adjustment session, it's hard to argue with the sheer amount of scooter you're getting for that money.

The ANGWATT CS1 PRO sits in a significantly higher price bracket - creeping into what many people consider "serious money" for a scooter. For that, you're not getting dual motors or some exotic frame material; instead, you're paying for bigger tyres, a larger battery, a more mature chassis feel and some niceties like NFC and a hydraulic rear brake. It's less of a screaming bargain, more of a "sensible choice if you actually ride every day" sort of value proposition.

If you are counting every euro and want raw performance, the ES1 wins on paper. If you're thinking about three or four years of daily commuting comfort and less fiddling, the CS1 PRO starts to justify its price - but it does so quietly, not with headline specs.

Service & Parts Availability

Neither of these brands offers the white-glove, walk-into-a-shop experience of the big mainstream names. You're living in the world of parcels, email tickets and community forums either way.

IENYRID leans heavily on generic components: standard controllers, common display units, off-the-shelf brake sets. The upside is that replacements and upgrades are easy to source from the wider scooter parts ecosystem. The downside: official support can be slow and occasionally hit-or-miss, so you have to be comfortable either waiting or fixing things yourself with third-party parts.

ANGWATT, via platforms like Banggood, has surprisingly decent reports for responsiveness and parts supply. That doesn't magically give you a local workshop, but it does mean that when something breaks, you're more likely to get a replacement part sent with minimal arguing. The scooter also uses a lot of broadly compatible components, which keeps DIY options open.

In practice, both are "enthusiast-friendly" rather than "plug-and-forget". The CS1 PRO has a slight edge in official responsiveness; the ES1 benefits from being more generic in its component choices.

Pros & Cons Summary

Parameters Comparison

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

Thinking of these two as simple competitors is slightly misleading; they're actually answers to different questions wearing similar numbers on their spec sheets.

If your riding life is defined by steep hills, heavier body weight, and an appetite for full-throttle sprints, the IENYRID ES1 still makes a very compelling case. Dual motors plus a chunky battery at that price is hard to ignore. You'll just want to be the sort of rider who doesn't mind grabbing a set of Allen keys regularly, tweaking brakes and accepting that you're trading polish for power.

If, instead, your reality is long urban commutes on terrible roads, with a lot of fast straight-line work and the occasional tram track ambush, the ANGWATT CS1 PRO is simply the more grown-up choice. It rides calmer at speed, copes better with the everyday mess of city surfaces, and its braking and tyre setup inspire more confidence when things go wrong.

Personally, if asked which one I'd choose as a daily, I'd take the ANGWATT CS1 PRO and accept the extra cost. It's not perfect, but it feels more like a transport tool and less like a fun experiment. The ES1 is the one I'd pick for weekend grins and brutal hill sessions - as long as I was okay being my own mechanic.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics strip the scooters down to raw maths: how much battery you get per euro, how heavy each Wh is, how efficiently they turn energy into distance, and how much power sits behind each unit of speed. They don't tell you how either scooter feels to ride, but they do show the trade-offs behind the price tags: the ES1 is the numbers champion for power and purchase efficiency, while the CS1 PRO extracts more distance and practicality out of each unit of mass and energy.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the IENYRID ES1 scores 7 points against the ANGWATT CS1 PRO's 4. In the Author's Category Battle, the IENYRID ES1 gets 17 ✅ versus 22 ✅ for ANGWATT CS1 PRO.

Totals: IENYRID ES1 scores 24, ANGWATT CS1 PRO scores 26.

Based on the scoring, the ANGWATT CS1 PRO is our overall winner. Weighing everything up, the ANGWATT CS1 PRO feels like the scooter I'd trust more as a daily companion - it rides calmer, feels more sorted, and makes fast commuting feel less like a contact sport. The IENYRID ES1 still tugs at the heart with its outrageous value and brute force, but it asks you to live with its rough edges and to be your own mechanic more often than many riders will enjoy. If you want fireworks, the ES1 will light up your rides; if you want something that just quietly gets you there fast, day after day, the CS1 PRO is the more complete - if more expensive - package.

That's our verdict when we try to stay objective – but hey, riding is mostly about emotions anyway, so pick the one that will make you look forward to your commute every single day.