Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)
If you care first and foremost about raw performance, long range and tank-like robustness, the Dualtron Victor Limited is the better scooter overall - it simply rides like a serious weapon that happens to fold. It hits harder, goes further, and feels closer to a small electric motorbike than a gadget.
The Apollo Pro is the smarter choice if you prioritise comfort, weather resistance, app integration and low maintenance over outright brutality - a techy, polished commuter rather than an angry street fighter. Riders who want the smoothest, most "car replacement" experience may be happier on the Apollo.
If you want the scooter that will keep you grinning long after the novelty wears off, keep reading - the differences between these two are bigger than the spec sheets suggest.
Dual-motor performance scooters around this price aren't rare anymore, but these two take very different paths to the same "car alternative" promise. On one side you have the Dualtron Victor Limited, a refined evolution of the classic Korean bruiser formula: huge battery, violent torque, industrial hardware and that unmistakable Dualtron stance.
On the other, the Apollo Pro, a Canadian-designed, app-driven, unibody spaceship on 12-inch wheels, trying very hard to be the iPhone of scooters - slick, quiet, highly integrated, and determined to save you from ever touching a spanner again.
Think of the Victor Limited as the choice for riders who enjoy "mechanical honesty and silly performance", and the Apollo Pro as the choice for riders who want "software, comfort and rain-proof practicality". Let's dig in and see which one fits your life - and which one you'll secretly wish you'd bought.
Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?
Both of these scooters sit in the high-performance, premium segment - the sort of machines you buy instead of a second car, not instead of a bicycle. They cost in the same kind of range where people start justifying purchases with phrases like "cheaper than insurance and petrol".
The Victor Limited is a classic 60 V Dualtron tuned to the sweet spot: far more powerful and longer-legged than mid-range commuters, but not the ludicrous, unmanageable monster some 72 V flagships have become. It targets experienced riders who like a bit of drama in their commute, plus enough range to cross a city and back without staring at the battery gauge in panic.
The Apollo Pro is pitched at the same wallet, but a slightly different personality. It's for people who want to replace their car with something high-tech, low-maintenance and rain-friendly, and who are slightly more interested in software features, app control and comfort than shaving seconds off a drag race.
Since both can comfortably keep up with city traffic, climb silly hills and cost a small fortune, they're natural competitors. The question is whether you want your premium scooter to feel like a rugged performance machine (Victor) or like a smart, connected appliance on steroids (Pro).
Design & Build Quality
Put them side by side and the design philosophies could not be more different.
The Dualtron Victor Limited is all sharp angles, exposed swingarms and industrial hardware. The frame feels like it was machined out of a bridge. The elongated deck and solid, Thunder-style stem clamp tell you immediately what the priorities were: stability, strength, repeat abuse. You feel aluminium, bolts and rubber - and that's a compliment. It looks like something you'd see in a dystopian sci-fi film, usually ridden by the person you're not supposed to mess with.
The Apollo Pro goes the opposite way: a sleek unibody frame with almost no visible cabling, a smooth "space grey" finish and integrated lights that make it look more like a design object than a tool. Everything is tucked away; even the cockpit is dominated by that integrated phone mount and discreet display. It absolutely wins the "wow, what is that?" reaction from non-riders.
In the hand, the Victor feels like traditional heavy-duty hardware: chunky folding clamp borrowed from higher-end Dualtrons, rubber deck mat with proper grip, and swingarms that don't pretend to be delicate. There's a slight "mechanic's workshop" vibe - you can see how to take it apart and upgrade things, which tinkerers love.
The Apollo, in contrast, feels like a sealed appliance. The frame is rigid and rattle-free, but far less inviting if you enjoy swapping parts. It's beautifully finished, but you get the sense Apollo would prefer you use their app and their service network rather than your own toolkit.
Build quality on both is high, but in different ways. The Victor is overbuilt in the classic Dualtron manner, with a proven ecosystem of spares and upgrades. The Apollo Pro feels extremely tight and refined out of the box, with more thought put into visual cleanliness and weather protection. If you like visible engineering and future modding, the Victor has the edge; if you like clean lines and integrated tech, the Apollo charms harder.
Ride Comfort & Handling
Comfort is where the spec sheets really lie if you've never ridden them.
The Victor Limited uses Dualtron's familiar rubber cartridge suspension. At city speeds it feels like a sporty hatchback: firm, well controlled, a bit chatty over bad surfaces. On fresh tarmac or decent asphalt, it's glorious - planted, direct, and ready to lean. The longer deck lets you spread your stance and move around on longer rides, which does wonders for fatigue.
Take it onto cobblestones or chewed-up pavements and it turns more "hot hatch on coilovers": it soaks up sharp hits, but transmits plenty of vibration to your knees. In warm weather the rubber softens nicely; in winter it stiffens enough that lighter riders start googling softer cartridges after a week. The 10-inch, wide tubeless tyres help, but this is still a performance-biased tune, not a magic carpet.
The Apollo Pro goes all-in on comfort. The larger 12-inch tyres immediately take the edge off everything. Potholes that make the Victor grumble are more of a distant thump on the Apollo. The adjustable hydraulic fork in front lets you dial in plushness or firmness, and the rear rubber block does a surprisingly good job removing harshness while staying maintenance-free.
Both scooters feel stable at speed, but in different flavours. The Victor feels like a traditional Dualtron: a bit more communicative, a bit more alive under your feet, especially if you run higher pressures in the tyres. Once you're used to it, the longer chassis and solid stem clamp give very confident high-speed behaviour, particularly when you're braced in that extended deck.
The Apollo Pro, with its self-centring steering geometry and bigger wheels, feels calmer and more "self-correcting". It's the scooter you hand to someone who's never been over 40 km/h before - the handling gently encourages smooth lines rather than flicky inputs. Over a long, mixed-surface commute, the Apollo is the more relaxing place to stand. If you enjoy a slightly more connected, "sportier" feel, the Victor is more engaging.
Performance
Here's where the Victor Limited starts grinning and rolling up its sleeves.
The Dualtron Victor Limited is brutally effective. The dual motors and well-tuned 60 V system deliver that classic Dualtron punch: you roll on the throttle and the scooter simply goes. In the highest mode, if you're not leaning forward, you quickly learn why people talk about needing a strong core for these things. It doesn't just beat cars off the line; it embarrasses them up to urban speeds.
Mid-range pull is excellent - overtakes at higher speeds feel effortless, and the scooter still has a sense of reserve even when you're well into "a judge would not be amused" territory. On hills, it behaves like the incline doesn't exist; you accelerate up slopes most scooters would be happy just to crawl over. Importantly, the power delivery stays pretty lively until you're getting deeper into the battery, rather than dying early.
The Apollo Pro is no slouch on paper, but its character is different. Power comes in more progressively. The MACH 2 controller makes the throttle feel like it's on rails: no dead zones, no sudden lurches, just a strong, linear surge. In regular modes it feels civilised - brisk rather than shocking. Flick into its party mode and it wakes up properly, pushing you to urban speeds with enthusiasm, but still with that smooth, measured feel.
Flat-out, the Apollo runs slightly slower than the unleashed Victor, and you can feel that at the top end. It's quick enough to keep up with busy city traffic, but it doesn't have that same "there's still more" menace that the Victor has above typical commuting speeds. Hill climbing is strong and relaxed; you won't be crawling, but the sensation is of a powerful commuter rather than a deranged drag racer.
Braking is another big split. The Victor uses proper hydraulic discs with strong bite and good modulation. Pull one finger and you can shed speed very, very quickly. For emergency stops at higher speeds, this hardware inspires confidence - especially once you're familiar with the ABS behaviour.
The Apollo Pro leans heavily on regenerative braking, with sealed drum brakes as backup. The regen is genuinely excellent: smooth, predictable, and strong enough for most stops without touching the mechanical levers. For everyday city riding, that's fantastic and keeps maintenance low. When you really need to haul down from higher speeds, the combination works - but it doesn't deliver that same razor-sharp hydraulic "bite" you get from the Victor. If you're a performance purist, you'll notice.
In short: the Victor is the more exciting, harder-pulling scooter, with braking hardware to match. The Apollo is quicker than most sane people need, but tuned to feel refined rather than feral.
Battery & Range
Both scooters claim ranges that assume a light rider in eco mode pretending speed limits are a moral obligation. Real life is more interesting.
The Victor Limited carries a noticeably larger battery. In practice, riding with a mix of spirited bursts, normal traffic flow and a few hills, it comfortably stretches further than the Apollo before you start getting nervous. It's the kind of scooter where a long there-and-back commute plus a detour doesn't necessarily require a mid-day top-up. You can ride it enthusiastically and still have enough in reserve that range anxiety rarely intrudes.
The downside of that big pack is charging time if you only use the standard charger. The included brick is more "overnight and then some" than "lunchtime quickie". Thankfully, support for dual charging and fast chargers means you can bring that down dramatically; many Victor Limited packages now sensibly ship with faster options. Once you do that, overnight top-ups and occasional daytime boosts become perfectly manageable.
The Apollo Pro uses a slightly smaller battery, but it's no slouch. Ridden the way people actually ride performance scooters - bursts of speed, hills, and no particular desire to sit in Eco mode - you're looking at real-world figures in the same ballpark as a "spirited" Victor rider, just with a bit less cushion at the end. It's absolutely fine for daily commuting and weekend exploring, but if you're the type to decide at 50 % battery that now is a good time for a spontaneous cross-city sprint, the Victor gives you more psychological comfort.
Where the Apollo bites back is charging. The bundled fast charger is genuinely useful: plug in at work, go about your day, and by the time you're heading home, you're essentially full again. If your lifestyle is "two substantial rides per day, every day", that convenience is hard to ignore.
Cell quality on both is excellent - proper branded 21700 cells, smart battery management, and sane discharge behaviour. Neither feels like it's cutting corners on the pack, which is exactly what you want when a very large battery is living under your feet.
Portability & Practicality
Let's be honest: neither of these is a "pop it under your arm and jog up the stairs" scooter. But there are still meaningful differences.
The Victor Limited is heavier, and you feel every kilo the first time you try to lift it fully. Carrying it up multiple flights of stairs is a workout you will remember. However, once folded, it's surprisingly compact for what it can do. The folding handlebars and relatively narrow stem mean it will actually fit into a normal car boot without an argument, and the stem latch lets you lift it by the bar in a controlled way, at least for short bursts.
The Apollo Pro is a bit lighter on paper, but far from light. The sheer physical presence - wide bars, long deck, chunky 12-inch wheels - makes it more awkward in tight spaces. Rolling it into lifts, weaving it through narrow hallways, or parking it in a small flat can be more fiddly than the numbers suggest. The redesigned folding mechanism is solid and confidence-inspiring, but the folded footprint is still substantial.
For daily practicality, think less "which is light?" and more "how often do I actually have to carry this?" If you have ground-floor access, ramps, or lifts, both are fine. If you regularly juggle stairs and crowded trains, neither is ideal - you should probably be looking at something lighter entirely. Between the two, the Victor feels like the one that makes more sense to fold into a car or tuck into slightly smaller spaces; the Apollo feels more like a vehicle you park, not something you move around much when it's off.
Safety
Safety is a mix of hardware, stability and visibility - and both brands clearly thought about it, just through different lenses.
The Victor Limited brings serious stopping hardware to the table with its hydraulic discs and electronic ABS. At higher speeds, being able to confidently throw your weight back and really squeeze those levers is reassuring. You can modulate with one finger, and once you learn how the ABS "pulsing" feels, emergency stops become far less heart-rate-raising than they would be on mechanical setups.
Lighting on the Victor is very "Dualtron": lots of LEDs, lots of visibility, and that familiar light show along the stem and swingarms. You are absolutely noticeable in traffic. The main headlight, though, is set low - perfectly fine for being seen, less great for properly illuminating a dark country lane at speed. A helmet- or bar-mounted auxiliary light is almost mandatory if you do serious night riding outside the city.
The Apollo Pro turns the safety dial towards visibility and wet-weather resilience. The 360-degree lighting scheme, including a higher-mounted headlight and clearly defined turn signals, does a great job of making you look like a "real vehicle" rather than a stealthy silhouette. At night, the halo of deck lights and side illumination makes you hard to miss from any angle.
The IP66 water resistance rating is a big deal if you actually ride in the rain. Where most high-power scooters come with a quiet "please don't drown me" warning between the lines, the Apollo is built with wet commuting as a real use case. Combined with sealed drum brakes and large tyres, it feels calm and predictable when the road turns shiny - as long as you retain some common sense.
In pure dry-road stopping distance and lever feel, the Victor's hydraulic setup has the edge. In foul weather and low-maintenance day-to-day use, Apollo's approach makes more sense. Stability-wise, both inspire confidence at speed; the Apollo feels more idiot-proof, the Victor more precise and rewarding if you already know what you're doing.
Community Feedback
| Category | Dualtron Victor Limited | Apollo Pro |
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| What riders love | Relentless power and hill-climbing; long real-world range; rock-solid Thunder-style stem; tubeless self-healing tyres; serious hydraulic brakes; compact-for-power footprint; strong parts availability; app customisation; overall "tank" feeling. | Exceptionally smooth, quiet ride; 12-inch self-healing tyres; 360° lighting and visibility; low-maintenance brake and tyre setup; best-in-class app experience; IP66 water resistance; fast charging out of the box; unibody solidity. |
| What riders complain about | Heavy to lift, especially on stairs; suspension too stiff for lighter riders or winter temps; long charge time with basic charger; steep rear kickplate; low-mounted headlight; weight makes multimodal commuting awkward; price without included steering damper. | Still very heavy and bulky; folded size awkward in small spaces; drum brakes lack "bite" compared to hydraulics; kickstand could be sturdier; high purchase price; reliance on specific phone mount ecosystem; turn signal controls not perfectly ergonomic. |
Price & Value
Both scooters live in the "premium investment" zone where nobody buys them by accident.
The Victor Limited undercuts the Apollo Pro while offering a larger battery and harder-hitting performance. In terms of pure "performance per euro" - acceleration, top-end potential, range - it's extremely competitive, even among other big-name performance scooters. You're also buying into the enormous Dualtron aftermarket: spares, upgrades, community knowledge and strong resale value all play a role in making that price sting a bit less over time.
The Apollo Pro is more expensive, and if you only look at voltage, battery size and speed, you can easily argue it's bad value. That's missing the point a bit. What you're paying for is the software ecosystem, the unibody engineering, the high water-resistance, the bundled fast charger and the support network. For someone who wants a high-end, low-fuss, tech-heavy commuting appliance that just works, the Apollo's package starts to look more reasonable - but you do pay a clear premium for that polish.
If your heart says "give me the strongest scooter for the money", the Victor wins. If your heart says "give me the slickest ownership experience and I'll pay extra for it", the Apollo makes its case - but it has to work harder to justify the gap.
Service & Parts Availability
Service matters when your "toy" weighs more than some mopeds and carries a serious battery underfoot.
Dualtron has been around long enough to spawn an entire industry of third-party parts, tuning shops and YouTube tutorials. Need a new swingarm? A different suspension cartridge? Custom deck? It's out there, often from multiple sources. In Europe especially, distributor networks are well established. The downside is that the experience can vary by dealer - you're interacting with local shops more than with a single central brand.
Apollo has built a reputation for strong, centralised customer service, particularly in North America, and is ramping up support in Europe. Their scooters are less "Lego-like" than Dualtrons - fewer generic parts, more bespoke components - which makes official support more important. The app integration and onboard diagnostics are genuinely helpful in identifying issues, but you're more reliant on Apollo's own ecosystem for fixes.
If you like having multiple independent options for repairs and mods, the Victor ecosystem is more mature. If you value hand-holding via a responsive brand and prefer not to wrench at all, Apollo's approach will appeal.
Pros & Cons Summary
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Parameters Comparison
| Parameter | Dualtron Victor Limited | Apollo Pro |
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| Motor power (peak) | ca. 4.300-5.000 W dual motors | 6.000 W dual motors |
| Top speed | ca. 80 km/h (unrestricted) | ca. 70 km/h |
| Battery | 60 V 35 Ah (2.100 Wh) | 52 V 30 Ah (1.560 Wh) |
| Claimed range | bis zu 100 km | 50-100 km |
| Real-world range (mixed riding) | ca. 60-70 km | ca. 50-70 km |
| Weight | 39,1 kg | 34 kg |
| Max load | 120 kg | 150 kg |
| Brakes | Hydraulic discs + ABS | Regen (Power RBS) + dual drums |
| Suspension | Front & rear rubber cartridges | Front hydraulic + rear rubber block |
| Tyres | 10 x 3 tubeless hybrid, self-healing | 12 inch tubeless pneumatic, self-healing |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IP66 |
| Charging time (standard / fast) | ca. 20 h / 5-6 h | ca. 6 h (fast charger included) |
| Price (ca.) | 2.225 € | 2.822 € |
Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?
If I had to boil it down to one sentence each: the Dualtron Victor Limited is the better choice for riders who want a serious, hard-hitting performance scooter that can double as a long-range daily machine, while the Apollo Pro is for riders who want a sophisticated, low-maintenance commuting platform with high comfort and excellent weather resilience.
The Victor gives you more performance headroom, more battery, sharper braking hardware and a more "mechanical" riding experience that rewards skill and confidence. It's the one you choose if you already know you like powerful scooters and you want something that feels properly robust, mod-friendly and a bit unhinged when unlocked.
The Apollo Pro answers a slightly different brief: it's the scooter you'd recommend to someone who wants to sell their car, ride in the rain, use navigation and telemetry on their phone, and not think about maintenance very often. It's calmer at the limit, more relaxed over bad roads and definitely more reassuring when the sky turns grey, but you pay noticeably more for that experience and give up some of the Victor's raw edge.
For most enthusiasts who value performance and range as much as creature comforts, the Dualtron Victor Limited feels like the more complete, better-balanced package in this pairing. The Apollo Pro is impressive and genuinely pleasant to live with, but unless you absolutely prioritise weatherproof tech and cushy ride quality, the Victor simply gives you more scooter where it counts.
Numbers Freaks Corner
| Metric | Dualtron Victor Limited | Apollo Pro |
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| Price per Wh (€/Wh) | ✅ 1,06 €/Wh | ❌ 1,81 €/Wh |
| Price per km/h of top speed (€/km/h) | ✅ 27,81 €/km/h | ❌ 40,31 €/km/h |
| Weight per Wh (g/Wh) | ✅ 18,62 g/Wh | ❌ 21,79 g/Wh |
| Weight per km/h (kg/km/h) | Weight per km/h (kg/km/h)✅ 0,49 kg/km/h | ✅ 0,49 kg/km/h |
| Price per km of real-world range (€/km) | ✅ 34,23 €/km | ❌ 47,03 €/km |
| Weight per km of real-world range (kg/km) | ❌ 0,60 kg/km | ✅ 0,57 kg/km |
| Wh per km efficiency (Wh/km) | ❌ 32,31 Wh/km | ✅ 26,00 Wh/km |
| Power to max speed ratio (W/km/h) | ❌ 56,25 W/km/h | ✅ 85,71 W/km/h |
| Weight to power ratio (kg/W) | ❌ 0,0087 kg/W | ✅ 0,0057 kg/W |
| Average charging speed (W) | ✅ 381,8 W | ❌ 260,0 W |
These metrics let you compare "bang for buck" and "bang for weight" mathematically. Price per Wh and price per km/h show how much performance and battery you get for your money. Weight-related metrics tell you how efficiently each scooter uses its mass to deliver range and speed. Wh per km is a rough measure of energy efficiency. Power-to-speed and weight-to-power ratios reveal how aggressively tuned they are, while average charging speed shows how quickly you can realistically get back on the road.
Author's Category Battle
| Category | Dualtron Victor Limited | Apollo Pro |
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| Weight | ❌ Heavier, tougher on stairs | ✅ Lighter, slightly easier |
| Range | ✅ Bigger pack, more real km | ❌ Shorter legs when pushed |
| Max Speed | ✅ Higher top-end potential | ❌ Slower flat-out |
| Power | ❌ Less peak on paper | ✅ Stronger peak output |
| Battery Size | ✅ Noticeably larger capacity | ❌ Smaller overall battery |
| Suspension | ❌ Firm, less adjustable | ✅ Plush, tunable front |
| Design | ✅ Aggressive, functional, modular | ✅ Sleek, unibody, futuristic |
| Safety | ✅ Strong hydraulics, ABS | ✅ Regen focus, IP66, lights |
| Practicality | ✅ More compact when folded | ❌ Bulkier footprint folded |
| Comfort | ❌ Firmer, more feedback | ✅ Softer, bigger wheels |
| Features | ❌ Fewer integrated gadgets | ✅ App, IoT, advanced regen |
| Serviceability | ✅ Easier DIY, common parts | ❌ More proprietary hardware |
| Customer Support | ❌ Varies by local dealer | ✅ Strong central brand support |
| Fun Factor | ✅ Wilder, more thrilling | ❌ Calmer, less dramatic |
| Build Quality | ✅ Tank-like, proven platform | ✅ Tight unibody, premium feel |
| Component Quality | ✅ Strong motors, hydraulics | ✅ Great tyres, controller, cells |
| Brand Name | ✅ Legendary performance brand | ✅ Modern, fast-rising brand |
| Community | ✅ Huge global Dualtron scene | ❌ Smaller, but growing |
| Lights (visibility) | ✅ Bright, lots of RGB | ✅ 360°, very car-like |
| Lights (illumination) | ❌ Low headlight position | ✅ Better high-mounted beam |
| Acceleration | ✅ Sharper, more aggressive | ❌ Smoother, less punchy feel |
| Arrive with smile factor | ✅ Grin-inducing every time | ❌ Satisfying, less exhilarating |
| Arrive relaxed factor | ❌ Sporty, a bit more tiring | ✅ Very calm, comfortable |
| Charging speed | ✅ Faster with proper charger | ❌ Slower per Wh overall |
| Reliability | ✅ Proven layout, easy fixes | ✅ Durable design, sealed systems |
| Folded practicality | ✅ Slimmer, easier to stash | ❌ Bulkier shape, awkward |
| Ease of transport | ❌ Heavier bulk to lift | ✅ Slightly easier to haul |
| Handling | ✅ Sporty, engaging chassis | ✅ Stable, confidence-inspiring |
| Braking performance | ✅ Strong hydraulic stopping | ❌ Good, but less aggressive |
| Riding position | ✅ Long deck, flexible stance | ✅ Spacious, ergonomic cockpit |
| Handlebar quality | ✅ Solid, foldable, functional | ✅ Integrated mount, premium feel |
| Throttle response | ❌ Less refined than MACH 2 | ✅ Exceptionally smooth control |
| Dashboard/Display | ❌ Good, but basic vs phone | ✅ App-based, feature-rich |
| Security (locking) | ❌ Basic app lock only | ✅ GPS, alarms, park mode |
| Weather protection | ❌ Decent, but not extreme | ✅ Truly rain-ready IP66 |
| Resale value | ✅ Strong Dualtron resale | ✅ Good, brand gaining status |
| Tuning potential | ✅ Huge aftermarket ecosystem | ❌ Closed, less mod-friendly |
| Ease of maintenance | ✅ Standard parts, easy access | ❌ More proprietary, sealed |
| Value for Money | ✅ More performance per euro | ❌ Pay premium for polish |
Overall Winner Declaration
In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the DUALTRON Victor Limited scores 6 points against the APOLLO Pro's 5. In the Author's Category Battle, the DUALTRON Victor Limited gets 26 ✅ versus 24 ✅ for APOLLO Pro (with a few ties sprinkled in).
Totals: DUALTRON Victor Limited scores 32, APOLLO Pro scores 29.
Based on the scoring, the DUALTRON Victor Limited is our overall winner. Between these two heavy hitters, the Dualtron Victor Limited simply feels like the more complete, satisfying scooter: it pulls harder, goes further and wears its rugged capability on its sleeve in a way that never gets old. The Apollo Pro is polished, clever and wonderfully comfortable, but it's the Victor that you step off from with that slightly guilty, slightly smug grin. If you want a high-tech, low-fuss commuter that shrugs off bad weather, the Apollo Pro will treat you well. If you want your daily ride to feel like a serious machine that just happens to be electric and foldable, the Victor Limited is the one that will stay in your garage - and in your memory - longer.
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.