Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)
The overall winner here is the ANGWATT F1 NEW for one simple reason: it delivers serious speed, range and comfort for a fraction of the price, with surprisingly competent ride quality. If your wallet has a say in your life choices (and whose doesn't?), the ANGWATT is the scooter that makes the most rational - and irrationally fun - sense.
The Apollo City Pro still makes sense if you're a daily all-weather commuter who values refinement, app integration, superb water resistance and a very polished, low-maintenance experience more than raw value. It's the better "plug-and-play vehicle", but you pay dearly for the privilege.
If you want maximum scooter per euro, start looking very closely at the ANGWATT. If you want something that feels more like a finished product than a science project, the Apollo still has its charm.
Stick around - the differences only get more interesting the deeper you go.
There's a fascinating clash happening in the e-scooter world right now. On one side you've got the slick, heavily marketed "urban vehicles" that want to replace your car and look good in corporate lifts. On the other, brutally honest budget machines that don't care about design awards as long as they destroy the spec sheet for as little money as possible.
The Apollo City Pro is very much in the first camp: a polished, feature-rich dual-motor commuter with strong branding, beautiful integration and the price tag to match. The ANGWATT F1 NEW marches from the opposite direction: a no-nonsense, single-motor bruiser that shouts, "Here's the power and range you actually want - now stop complaining about the paint finish."
If you're torn between spending big on a premium name or spending smart on raw value, this comparison is exactly the tug-of-war you need to see play out. Let's dig in.
Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?
Both scooters live in what I'd call the "serious urban" class: fast enough to feel like vehicles, big enough that you stop thinking of them as toys, and capable of handling real commutes rather than just trundling from tram stop to office door.
The Apollo City Pro goes after the rider who's ready to ditch car and train season tickets altogether. Dual motors, strong hill performance, refined controls, a high water-resistance rating and integrated lights and app all scream "primary transport" rather than hobby gadget. It suits riders who want something they can rely on daily without fiddling, and who don't flinch at premium pricing.
The ANGWATT F1 NEW targets a different nerve ending: the budget-conscious speed addict. It offers big-scooter performance, proper suspension and a large battery at roughly entry-level money. It's perfect for someone upgrading from a Xiaomi-type scooter who's realised that 25 km/h is only fun for about two weeks.
They overlap because in real-world use, they can do remarkably similar jobs: mid-to-long urban commutes, weekend fun rides, carrying heavier riders and tackling dodgy road surfaces. One just charges you premium-brand money for polish; the other quietly hands you the performance and asks you to forgive a few rough edges.
Design & Build Quality
In the hand - and under the feet - these two feel like they came from different planets.
The Apollo City Pro is clearly designed by people who care about product aesthetics. The frame feels dense and cohesive, cables are mostly hidden, and the deck's rubber mat looks like it was lifted from a high-end gym machine rather than a hardware store. The single-sided front fork gives it a distinctive "urban tech" profile, and the whole scooter feels like one piece rather than parts bolted together. Fit and finish are tidy; nothing rattles out of the box.
The ANGWATT F1 NEW is more "industrial workshop" than "design museum". You see bolts, brackets and welds, and it wears them proudly. The iron/aluminium mix gives it a slightly agricultural aura compared with the Apollo's sleek lines. That said, once you're rolling, the tougher, mecha-style frame feels confidence-inspiring, not cheap. Tolerances are decent, but you do need to expect to go over it with a hex key set after unboxing - this is typical direct-from-China territory, not luxury consumer electronics.
Ergonomically, the Apollo feels more intentionally sculpted: deck rubber, integrated rear kick plate, and a tidy cockpit with a dedicated regen throttle all feel very "designed". The ANGWATT cares less about pretty; its wider deck and big central display are more about function than form, and you can see that in the slightly clunkier cockpit layout.
If you want your scooter to look like an expensive gadget, Apollo wins comfortably. If you don't mind a bit of "utility van" aesthetic in exchange for value, the ANGWATT's honest, rugged look will grow on you.
Ride Comfort & Handling
On the road, both of these are firmly in the "I can do this every day" camp, but they get there via different philosophies.
The Apollo City Pro uses a firmer, more controlled suspension setup with a spring in the front stem and a twin-spring arrangement out back. Combine that with large tubeless tyres and you get a ride that's composed rather than cushy. It filters out the buzz of bad tarmac and takes the slap out of potholes, but it doesn't wallow. You stand low and planted, and the wide bars give satisfying leverage. In tight city manoeuvres - dodging prams, dogs and drivers who think indicators are optional - the Apollo feels predictable and stable.
The ANGWATT F1 NEW leans a little more towards comfort, thanks mainly to that front oil shock. Hit a rough patch of cobbles and you immediately feel the hydraulic damping soaking up the chaos that cheaper forks would bounce back at you. The rear spring is fairly stiff, but paired with the big tubeless tyres you end up with a genuinely plush, floaty feeling over urban scars. Its longer wheelbase gives it a slightly lazier steering feel than the Apollo: less nimble in tight slaloms, more relaxed at speed.
After a day of mixed city riding - cracked pavements, cobblestones, those awful concrete slabs every council loves - I ended with slightly less fatigue on the ANGWATT. The Apollo feels a bit more "sport commuter": controlled and precise, but you're more aware of the surface. If your daily route is billiard-table smooth, that precision's lovely. If it's more "war zone", the ANGWATT's softer front end is a real treat.
Performance
This is where expectations and reality get interesting.
The Apollo City Pro runs dual motors, and on paper that sounds like "hyper scooter lite". In practice, Apollo's controller tuning makes it feel more like a strong, smooth GT car than a dragster. Acceleration is brisk and confident, but not violent; you don't get that "hold on to your fillings" launch you might expect from two motors. Instead you're swept up to traffic-keeping speeds with an elegant, steady pull and then gently nudged onwards to its top end. Hill starts are its party trick - even loaded up, it shrugs at inclines many single-motor machines start wheezing on.
The ANGWATT F1 NEW, despite "only" running a single rear motor, is not far behind in terms of grins per metre. That motor hits harder than most budget commuters. Off the line, the ANGWATT actually feels more eager than the Apollo in its calmer modes, with a punchier shove that lighter riders will definitely notice. Once you're up in the mid-speeds, the Apollo's extra motor keeps pushing more assertively, but unless you're really wringing them out side-by-side, the ANGWATT never feels slow.
Top-end cruising: both sit well above typical bike-lane speeds. The Apollo has more headroom, especially if you unlock it, and holds higher speeds a bit more casually. The ANGWATT tops out slightly earlier, but still in that "this is fast enough to get into trouble" category. Neither scooter feels especially nervous near its maximum; the Apollo is calmer, the ANGWATT just a hint more alive under your feet.
Braking is where the Apollo pulls clearly ahead. Drum brakes may not sound glamorous, but paired with that dedicated regen throttle, stopping is beautifully progressive. You can ride almost entirely on regen in town, feathering speed like you're scrubbing it off a metro train, and keep the mechanical drums as a backup for emergencies. On wet roads, the sealed drums plus regen are especially reassuring.
The ANGWATT's dual mechanical discs bite harder initially and feel more "mechanical" - a bit more noise, a bit more lever travel variation - but they get the job done. The added electronic braking assistance helps, but you feel more like you're managing the system than with Apollo's well-blended setup. In an emergency stop from higher speeds, I'd simply rather be on the City Pro.
Battery & Range
Both of these scooters come with batteries big enough that you stop thinking about "electric toy" and start thinking "viable daily transport". The anxiety curve is much flatter with either of them than with the usual commuter suspects.
The Apollo City Pro carries a slightly larger pack and, combined with its dual motors and weight, delivers a very solid real-world range. Ridden like a normal human in mixed modes - some fun bursts, some cruising - you can realistically stretch commutes over several days without visiting a charger, especially if you're in the mid-weight rider bracket. The regen system genuinely helps eke out a bit more, particularly in stop-start city riding.
The ANGWATT F1 NEW isn't far behind despite a smaller battery. With a single motor sipping power, it's surprisingly efficient when you're not absolutely caning it. Ride in its mid-speed mode and it will happily do medium-length commutes all week on a couple of charges. Hammer it constantly at full speed and heavier riders will burn through the tank noticeably quicker than on the Apollo, but still in the "respectable" zone.
Charging is where the Apollo claws back clear ground. Its fast-charge system fills that big pack in only a few hours, so an extended lunch or half a workday at the office socket can practically refuel you from empty. The ANGWATT takes a more old-school overnight approach - big battery, modest charger, bring a book. If you're the kind of rider who regularly drains the pack and needs quick turnarounds, this matters; if you mostly charge at home, it's less of a big deal.
Portability & Practicality
Let's be honest: neither of these is a "toss it under your desk and pretend it's a folding bike" machine. They're both heavy, long, and clearly vehicles first, luggage second.
The Apollo City Pro tips the scales a bit higher. You feel every kilo when you try to carry it up a stairwell. The folding mechanism is solid - once locked, stem play simply isn't a issue - but the hook-to-deck latch when folded can be a little fiddly until your muscle memory catches up. The non-folding handlebars don't help when trying to squeeze into tight lifts or narrow corridors. If your commute involves a lot of stairs, you and the Apollo are going to have "disagreements".
The ANGWATT F1 NEW is fractionally lighter, but we're still talking properly heavy. Lifting it into a car boot is fine; dragging it up several floors every day will have you questioning your life choices in short order. The folding mechanism feels reassuringly chunky, with very little stem wobble when open. Folded size is slightly more manageable than the Apollo thanks to more conventional proportions, and that matters if you're juggling it into a smaller car.
For day-to-day practicality, two big things separate them:
- Weather: The Apollo's high water-resistance rating means you simply stop checking the sky every five minutes. The ANGWATT can handle light rain, but you need to be more cautious and ideally do some DIY sealing if you plan to tempt fate regularly.
- Tech & App: Apollo's app, digital lock functions and tuning options give it more of a "connected vehicle" vibe. The ANGWATT counters with NFC start, which is cool, but you're otherwise relying on basic controls and your own toolkit.
In short: neither is portable in the Metro-commuter sense, but both are practical vehicles if you have ground-floor or lift access. Apollo leans more "car replacement", ANGWATT more "ridiculously capable bargain commuter".
Safety
Both scooters take safety reasonably seriously, but the Apollo plays in a higher league overall.
Braking: As mentioned earlier, the Apollo City Pro's drum plus regen combination is one of the best implementations in its class. The left regen throttle gives you fine control over deceleration, and the drums are sealed, consistent in the wet and low-maintenance. It feels engineered, not just assembled.
The ANGWATT F1 NEW's dual mechanical discs offer stronger initial bite and are easy to service, but also more prone to squealing and needing adjustment. They're entirely adequate for the scooter's performance, but they don't reach the same level of refinement or wet-weather consistency as the Apollo setup.
Lighting & visibility: Apollo again shows its premium DNA with a properly mounted, bright headlight that actually lights the road ahead, not just your front tyre, and very visible handlebar-level turn signals. The 360-degree light package makes you feel genuinely "present" in traffic. The ANGWATT has an impressively full lighting suite for the price - headlight, side strips, turn signals - but the lower-mounted indicators and overall execution feel more budget. You're still visible, just not quite as surgically visible.
Weather & tyres: The Apollo's water resistance and self-healing tubeless tyres add real-world safety margins, especially at higher speeds on questionable roads. The ANGWATT's tubeless tyres are a big plus, but without the same weather sealing you simply ride more "on edge" in the rain.
Stability at speed is decent on both, with their long wheelbases and big tyres keeping things calm. The Apollo feels slightly more planted at its top end; the ANGWATT has a touch more "alive" steering feel, which some riders like and others will find a bit nervous initially.
Community Feedback
| Apollo City Pro | ANGWATT F1 NEW |
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| What riders love | What riders love |
| Refined ride quality, strong yet smooth acceleration, superb regen braking, premium build feel, excellent water resistance, integrated lights and turn signals, low maintenance (drums + self-healing tyres), fast charging, and slick app integration. | Incredible value for money, powerful single motor, very comfortable suspension (especially the front oil shock), long real-world range, big deck, tubeless tyres, NFC security, full lighting package, and overall "big scooter" feel at a budget price. |
| What riders complain about | What riders complain about |
| Heavy and awkward to carry, high purchase price, rear mudguard splash protection in heavy rain, fiddly folding hook, wide handlebars awkward indoors, occasional throttle ergonomics complaints, loud charger fan and, for some, the feeling that top speed isn't as wild as the price suggests. | Display hard to read in bright sun, noticeable weight, optimistic speed/odometer readings, squeaky brakes when new, modest water-resistance, occasional loose bolts and creaks needing attention, basic manual, and reliance on NFC cards with no simple key backup. |
Price & Value
This is the section where the ANGWATT quietly lights a cigar and leans back.
The Apollo City Pro sits deep in premium commuter territory. You pay for the dual motors, the integration, the support network and the feeling of buying a "proper product". And you do get a lot: high water-resistance, clever regen, app, strong lights, reliable build, fast charging and a generally stress-free ownership experience. But there's no getting around it: you are very much paying the "nice brand, nicely finished" tax.
The ANGWATT F1 NEW costs dramatically less - we're talking budget-commuter money for mid-performance-scooter specs. For the price of a basic, no-suspension city scooter from a big household brand, you're getting a muscular motor, real suspension, big battery, decent brakes and tubeless tyres. From a pure euros-for-performance perspective, it's borderline ridiculous.
If budget is tight and you're willing to tighten a bolt or two yourself, the ANGWATT is the obvious winner. The Apollo only starts to make financial sense if you prioritise polish, long-term durability, and robust after-sales support enough to justify spending several times more for a nicer experience.
Service & Parts Availability
Ownership experience isn't just what happens when things go right - it's what happens when something snaps, squeaks or dies on a Monday morning.
Apollo City Pro: Here, Apollo's established brand and European presence matter. You're buying into a company that's made a lot of noise about customer service, with reasonably structured support, documented procedures and a supply of original parts. Firmware updates, known-issue fixes and revision improvements (like updated motor casings and stoppers) show a brand that iterates and supports, not just sells.
ANGWATT F1 NEW: Support is more decentralised. You're largely dealing with the retailer (often Banggood) for parts and warranty rather than a dedicated European service network. The upside is that parts are generally cheap and relatively easy to get. The downside: you're expected to be more hands-on, fitting those parts yourself or finding a friendly local repair shop. Community groups help fill the gap, but this isn't the scooter for someone who wants "walk into a branded store and let them handle it".
If you want structured, predictable service options, the Apollo is clearly ahead. If you're mechanically inclined and happy to lean on forums and cheap parts, the ANGWATT is acceptable - just not as reassuring.
Pros & Cons Summary
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Parameters Comparison
| Parameter | Apollo City Pro | ANGWATT F1 NEW |
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| Motor power | Dual 500 W (ca. 2.000 W peak) | Single 1.000 W peak |
| Top speed | Ca. 51,5 km/h | Ca. 45 km/h real |
| Real-world range | Ca. 40-50 km | Ca. 35-45 km |
| Battery | 960 Wh (48 V 20 Ah) | Ca. 873 Wh (48 V 18,2 Ah) |
| Weight | 29,5 kg | 27,0 kg |
| Brakes | Dual drum + regen | Dual mechanical disc + E-ABS |
| Suspension | Front spring, dual rear springs | Front oil + spring, rear spring |
| Tyres | 10" tubeless, self-healing | 10" tubeless, off-road pattern |
| Max load | 120 kg | 120 kg |
| IP rating | IP66 | Not specified / basic rain only |
| Charging time | Ca. 4,5 h | Ca. 8 h |
| Price | Ca. 1.649 € | Ca. 422 € |
Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?
If we strip away logos and marketing gloss and just look at how much scooter you get for your money, the ANGWATT F1 NEW walks away with this one. It rides genuinely well, hits properly fast speeds, covers real-world distances comfortably and doesn't punish your bank account for the privilege. You'll need to be prepared to tinker a bit, accept less weather protection and rely more on community support - but the core machine is a riot of value.
The Apollo City Pro is still a strong choice, but much more for riders who value refinement over arithmetic. If you're commuting in all weather, want the best lighting and water protection in this class, appreciate the elegance of a well-tuned regen system and like the idea of a more structured support ecosystem, the Apollo will make your days easier - just not necessarily more exciting per euro.
So: if you're a pragmatic rider who wants maximum freedom and fun for the least money, the ANGWATT F1 NEW is the smarter buy. If you want something that feels more polished, more "finished product" and you're comfortable paying heavily for that polish, the Apollo City Pro still earns its place in the premium lane - just know you're paying for smoothness, not raw superiority in the ride.
Numbers Freaks Corner
| Metric | Apollo City Pro | ANGWATT F1 NEW |
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| Price per Wh (€/Wh) | ❌ 1,72 €/Wh | ✅ 0,48 €/Wh |
| Price per km/h of top speed (€/km/h) | ❌ 32,01 €/km/h | ✅ 9,38 €/km/h |
| Weight per Wh (g/Wh) | ✅ 30,73 g/Wh | ❌ 30,93 g/Wh |
| Weight per km/h (kg/km/h) | ✅ 0,57 kg/km/h | ❌ 0,60 kg/km/h |
| Price per km of real-world range (€/km) | ❌ 36,64 €/km | ✅ 10,55 €/km |
| Weight per km of real-world range (kg/km) | ✅ 0,66 kg/km | ❌ 0,68 kg/km |
| Wh per km efficiency (Wh/km) | ✅ 21,33 Wh/km | ❌ 21,83 Wh/km |
| Power to max speed ratio (W/km/h) | ✅ 38,83 W/km/h | ❌ 22,22 W/km/h |
| Weight to power ratio (kg/W) | ✅ 0,0148 kg/W | ❌ 0,0270 kg/W |
| Average charging speed (W) | ✅ 213,33 W | ❌ 109,13 W |
These metrics put hard numbers on slightly abstract ideas: how much battery or speed you get per euro, how much scooter you're lugging around for each unit of energy or performance, and how efficient and quick to recharge each machine is. The Apollo tends to win where power density, efficiency and charging speed matter; the ANGWATT dominates on pure financial efficiency - how much performance and range you're buying for every euro you spend.
Author's Category Battle
| Category | Apollo City Pro | ANGWATT F1 NEW |
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| Weight | ❌ Slightly heavier overall | ✅ A bit easier lift |
| Range | ✅ Slightly longer typical trips | ❌ A touch less distance |
| Max Speed | ✅ Higher top-end cruising | ❌ Tops out a bit earlier |
| Power | ✅ Dual motors, stronger pull | ❌ Single motor, less shove |
| Battery Size | ✅ Larger energy capacity | ❌ Slightly smaller pack |
| Suspension | ❌ Good but firmer | ✅ Softer, comfier front end |
| Design | ✅ Sleek, integrated, award-worthy | ❌ More industrial, less polished |
| Safety | ✅ Better brakes, IP, signals | ❌ Weaker rain, rougher brakes |
| Practicality | ✅ All-weather, app, low fuss | ❌ Needs tinkering, hates rain |
| Comfort | ❌ Firm, composed but taut | ✅ Plush, very forgiving |
| Features | ✅ App, regen throttle, signals | ❌ Fewer smart features |
| Serviceability | ❌ More proprietary, brand-centric | ✅ Simpler, cheap parts online |
| Customer Support | ✅ Structured brand support | ❌ Retailer-driven, patchy |
| Fun Factor | ❌ Polite, composed excitement | ✅ Naughty fun per euro |
| Build Quality | ✅ More refined assembly | ❌ Good but needs checking |
| Component Quality | ✅ Higher-grade overall feel | ❌ Adequate, budget-oriented bits |
| Brand Name | ✅ Established, known in EU | ❌ New, budget association |
| Community | ✅ Strong, active Apollo base | ✅ Growing, mod-friendly crowd |
| Lights (visibility) | ✅ Higher, very visible signals | ❌ Lower-mounted, less obvious |
| Lights (illumination) | ✅ Better beam on road | ❌ Functional, less precise |
| Acceleration | ✅ Stronger from dual motors | ❌ Good, but less punch |
| Arrive with smile factor | ❌ Nice, but price nags | ✅ Grin at the bargain |
| Arrive relaxed factor | ✅ Calm, stable, low stress | ❌ Slightly more lively feel |
| Charging speed | ✅ Much faster refuelling | ❌ Slow overnight topping |
| Reliability | ✅ Better QC, sealed systems | ❌ QC variance, rain concerns |
| Folded practicality | ❌ Fiddly hook, wide bars | ✅ Simpler fold, neater package |
| Ease of transport | ❌ Heavier, awkward indoors | ✅ Slightly lighter, easier |
| Handling | ✅ Sharper, more precise | ❌ Stable but slower steering |
| Braking performance | ✅ Strong, smooth, great regen | ❌ Adequate, less refined |
| Riding position | ✅ Well-sorted stance, bars | ❌ Good, but less dialled-in |
| Handlebar quality | ✅ Solid, premium cockpit | ❌ Functional, more basic |
| Throttle response | ✅ Smooth, nicely tuned | ❌ Less refined delivery |
| Dashboard/Display | ✅ Clear enough, integrated | ❌ Hard to read in sun |
| Security (locking) | ✅ App lock, electronic features | ✅ NFC lock, no key slot |
| Weather protection | ✅ Excellent, real rain-ready | ❌ Basic, drizzle only ideally |
| Resale value | ✅ Stronger brand on used | ❌ Lower, budget perception |
| Tuning potential | ❌ More locked-down ecosystem | ✅ Open to mods, hacks |
| Ease of maintenance | ❌ Integrated, less DIY-friendly | ✅ Simple components, DIY-able |
| Value for Money | ❌ Expensive for what you get | ✅ Massive performance per euro |
Overall Winner Declaration
In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the APOLLO City Pro scores 7 points against the ANGWATT F1 NEW's 3. In the Author's Category Battle, the APOLLO City Pro gets 28 ✅ versus 13 ✅ for ANGWATT F1 NEW.
Totals: APOLLO City Pro scores 35, ANGWATT F1 NEW scores 16.
Based on the scoring, the APOLLO City Pro is our overall winner. Out on real streets, with real potholes and real bank balances, the ANGWATT F1 NEW simply feels like the smarter, more joyful choice: it may be rougher around the edges, but the sheer amount of speed and range you get for so little money is hard not to love. The Apollo City Pro is the nicer object - calmer, more polished and easier to live with day in, day out - yet it never quite shakes the sense that you've paid a premium for that smoothness. If your heart wants a refined, all-weather urban companion and your wallet doesn't mind, the Apollo will quietly look after you. But if you want your scooter to make you chuckle every time you remember what you paid for it, the ANGWATT is the one that really sticks in your memory - and under your skin.
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.