IENYRID ES60 vs OBARTER X3 - Two Budget Beasts Enter, One Limps Out Victorious

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The IENYRID ES60 edges out the OBARTER X3 as the more complete scooter, mainly thanks to its plusher suspension, stronger real-world range and that wonderfully practical removable battery. It feels a bit more grown-up on bad roads and slightly less like a science experiment on wheels.

The OBARTER X3, however, still makes sense if you want brutal acceleration on a tighter budget and don't mind wrenching on bolts and living with a harsher, noisier, more "DIY project" vibe. Heavier riders and off-road tinkerers may prefer its raw personality.

Both are heavy, overpowered monsters that demand respect, gear and some mechanical patience - but if you want something closer to a daily vehicle than a weekend toy, the ES60 is the safer bet.

Stick around for the full breakdown - the devil, as usual, is hiding in the details (and the deck bolts).

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

The IENYRID ES60 and OBARTER X3 live in that charming category I call "I-don't-need-a-car-anymore-but-I-might-break-my-wrists" scooters. Dual motors, big batteries, heavy frames, prices hovering around the low 1.000-1.200 € mark - both promise near-motorbike performance for the cost of a mid-range commuter scooter.

They target riders who've outgrown rental toys and Ninebot-level machines and now want something that can actually sprint with city traffic, laugh at steep hills, and survive a gravel shortcut without folding in half. Both roll on large off-road tyres, both use dual-motor setups, both will happily outrun your courage.

On paper, they're direct rivals: similar claimed top speeds, similar power ratings, similar weight, similar "specs-for-cheap" positioning. In practice, they have very different personalities: the ES60 leans a bit more towards comfort and long-distance usability, while the X3 is more of a rowdy, budget hyper-scooter with rougher edges.

Design & Build Quality

Put them side by side and you can instantly tell you're not dealing with polite commuter toys.

The IENYRID ES60 wears an industrial, almost overbuilt look. Massive 11-inch all-terrain tyres, a thick, squared-off deck and that double-wishbone suspension hardware hanging out at both ends. The stem is chunky, the lighting is loud and the overall impression is "yes, I will survive that pothole you didn't see." In the hands, the frame feels dense and stiff; the folding joint is stout rather than elegant, and the deck has a reassuring lack of flex when you bounce on it.

The OBARTER X3 goes for a more old-school "Mad Max" aesthetic. The iron-and-aluminium frame looks like something from an early generation of performance scooters: external springs, C-shaped swingarms, lots of visible hardware. The deck is wide and long, but some of the finishing details - plastics, fenders, bolt heads - feel a little cheaper. You notice more sharp edges and more "generic" components. It feels solid, yes, but not exactly refined.

In the hands, the ES60 generally comes across as the better-executed chassis. Welds and paint on most units I've seen look slightly more consistent, and the double-wishbone hardware suggests more engineering effort than just throwing heavy springs at the problem. The X3, by comparison, feels like a tried-and-tested platform that's been pushed a bit beyond its natural comfort zone, especially at the folding joint and stem, where wobble complaints are common if you don't stay on top of maintenance.

Neither scooter screams "premium European boutique build," but if you blindfolded me and let me tap around the frames, I'd put my money on the ES60 lasting longer before something structural starts creaking.

Ride Comfort & Handling

This is where the ES60 quietly pulls ahead.

The IENYRID's hydraulic double-wishbone suspension front and rear is, frankly, overkill at this price - in a good way. On broken city tarmac and cobbled shortcuts, it actually behaves like real suspension: it moves, it damps, and it doesn't bounce you skyward after every compression. Paired with its big air-filled tyres, the ES60 glides over cracks and curbs with a calm, slightly floaty feel. After several kilometres of patchy pavement, your knees still feel like they belong to you.

Handling-wise, the ES60 is stable rather than agile. The long wheelbase and wide deck give a planted stance; quick lane changes need a bit of body English, but at speed it tracks straight without twitchiness. Leaning into faster corners, you feel the suspension compress progressively instead of suddenly collapsing or pogoing back.

The OBARTER X3's "Type C" spring suspension is better than it looks, but you do feel where the money was saved. It soaks up medium bumps reasonably well, and on gravel or grass it's certainly far nicer than an unsuspended commuter. But compared directly, it's more bouncy and less controlled than the ES60. On long runs over rough surfaces, the X3 transmits more vibration to the bars and deck, and you feel more fatigue creeping into your legs and wrists.

Handling on the X3 is a little more nervous at higher speeds. The wide handlebars and tall stem give leverage, but the front end doesn't feel quite as locked-in as the ES60, especially if you don't keep the stem joint tightened religiously. On smooth asphalt it's fun and responsive; on choppy surfaces at speed, you'll find yourself subconsciously backing off a bit earlier than on the ES60.

In short: both are light-years ahead of stiff commuter scooters, but the ES60 is the one you'd actually choose for a long, bumpy ride when your joints already hate you.

Performance

Both scooters share the same basic power formula: dual hub motors with nominal ratings in the "serious business" range and controllers that don't mind throwing you at the horizon. The result in both cases is lively acceleration that will startle anyone coming from a rental or single-motor commuter.

On the IENYRID ES60, the power delivery feels strong but slightly more civilised. In dual-motor mode it still yanks you forward, but the way it builds speed has a touch more smoothness. You feel a thick wave of torque from standstill that carries you briskly up to what I'd call "you'd-better-have-armour" speeds. Hill climbs are almost comical: on steep ramps where lesser scooters walk, the ES60 just digs in and goes, even with a heavier rider.

The finger throttle, however, is a bit of a double-edged sword. At low speeds it's touchy, especially in the more aggressive modes; you need a steady finger and some patience to glide smoothly through pedestrians. Once you learn its quirks, it's manageable, but it's not the friendliest throttle for absolute beginners.

The OBARTER X3, in contrast, feels more unfiltered. In dual-motor, high-gear mode, the initial punch borders on silly. It slings you forward with a more abrupt hit, and if you're not braced, you'll be hanging off the trigger like a waterskier. It's thrilling, but not exactly relaxed. On hills, the X3 is just as capable as the ES60; both blast up gradients that would shame lower-end scooters. Top speed sensation is very similar: a strong, sustained shove until aerodynamics and common sense call truce.

The difference is that the X3 feels a bit less composed while doing it. Slight stem flex, more vertical bounce from the springs and noisier tyres all contribute to a ride that feels wilder. Some people will love that; others will treat it as a sign to dial things back. Braking-wise, both have disc systems with electronic braking; the ES60's hydraulic setup, though, gives a more predictable, one-finger feel, whereas many X3 units ship with brakes that need a proper tune before they really inspire confidence.

If you want raw drama, the X3 is the more "oh wow" scooter off the line. If you want speed that feels slightly more under control, the ES60 is the saner kind of fast.

Battery & Range

On paper, the ES60 arrives with a significantly larger energy tank, and in real riding that difference is hard to ignore.

The IENYRID's high-voltage, high-capacity pack means you can cruise at spirited speeds for a good long while before the display starts guilt-tripping you. Ride moderately - mixed single/dual-motor use, avoiding flat-out everywhere - and a substantial return commute is entirely realistic without hunting for a socket. Push it harder and you still get a decent half-day's worth of fun before the performance begins to taper.

The OBARTER X3's battery is no slouch, and for many commutes its real-world range is perfectly adequate. But once you ride both back-to-back, the X3 clearly empties its tank sooner when you're using the power they tempt you with. Aggressive dual-motor riding drains it quickly enough that longer adventures need a bit more planning. As the pack drops, you also feel the punch and top speed soften sooner than on the ES60.

Charging times are broadly similar if you stick to one charger; both can be brought back to life in a working day if you top up at the office or overnight at home. Both support dual charging to speed things up, though sourcing a second charger and trusting cheap bricks is another topic entirely.

The ES60's trump card is the removable battery. Being able to pull the pack and bring just that upstairs or into the office is a massive quality-of-life advantage. It also opens the door to owning a spare pack for serious distance junkies. The X3 locks you into wheeling the entire heavy scooter to wherever your socket happens to be.

Overall: if range security and flexibility matter, the ES60 walks away with this one.

Portability & Practicality

Let's be clear: both of these are "portable" in about the same way a small motorcycle is portable. Yes, they technically fold; no, you do not want to carry them up three flights on a daily basis unless you enjoy involuntary workouts and physiotherapy bills.

The IENYRID ES60 is slightly lighter on paper, but once you cross into the near-40 kg club, a kilogram here or there doesn't change much. Carrying either more than a few metres is a chore. The ES60's folded package is long and still pretty tall, but the stem folds down in a straightforward way, and the structure feels reassuringly solid when locked.

The OBARTER X3 is a touch heavier and feels bulkier due to its wide bars and tanky frame. The folding mechanism is quick, but the result is still a big black rectangle with wheels that you heave into the car boot rather than gracefully lift. Hat tip to its adjustable stem, which at least lets you shrink the height somewhat when folded.

Practicality on the road is where they diverge a bit. The ES60's removable battery means you can store the scooter in a shed, garage or bike room, bring only the pack inside, and you're done. That single feature rescues it from the "this is ridiculous" category for many urban dwellers. The X3, by contrast, demands that the whole brute comes with you or at least somewhere with power.

Both are perfectly usable as car replacements for short urban and suburban journeys: wide decks, built-in lights, horns, serious tyres, and enough power to avoid feeling vulnerable in mixed traffic. But if we're talking everyday convenience, not just performance, the ES60 simply makes your life easier more often.

Safety

At the sort of speeds both these scooters can hit, safety isn't a nice-to-have; it's the only thing standing between you and the tarmac.

The ES60 treats braking like it belongs on a proper vehicle. Hydraulic discs front and rear, with electronic assistance, mean you can shed speed quickly and consistently with just a finger or two. Modulation is good: you can scrub speed gently when threading through pedestrians or clamp down hard when a car door appears out of nowhere.

The OBARTER X3's discs get the job done once they're properly adjusted, and the electronic braking helps on longer descents, but out of the box they often feel less dialled-in. I've seen more than one X3 that needed cable or caliper tweaks before I was happy calling its braking "trustworthy." Once sorted, stopping power is strong, but the user has to finish the factory's job.

Lighting on both is a step above commuter-level gear. The ES60's headlight genuinely throws usable light down the road, and the "fantasy colour" deck and stem LEDs make you very hard to miss from any angle. It's a bit disco, but in traffic, being a moving Christmas tree is not the worst idea. The indicators and animated brake lights are more than just toys; cars actually notice them.

The X3's lighting is similarly "spaceship at night": bright dual front lamps, side glows and a rear light that let everyone know you're there. Turn signals are present, though like many budget implementations they're not always very visible in sunlight. In the dark, though, you're unmistakable.

On stability, the ES60 again feels calmer at high speed - less stem flex, more controlled suspension travel. The X3 can be perfectly safe in capable hands, but between reported stem wobble over time and a bouncier ride, it rewards riders who are diligent with maintenance and cautious with speed on poor surfaces.

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Price & Value

Both scooters play the same game: throw huge specs at you for a price that makes big-name brands look a bit embarrassed.

The OBARTER X3 typically comes in slightly more expensive than the ES60, despite carrying a smaller battery and, in practice, offering a bit less range. What you're paying for is the same dual-motor punch in a somewhat simpler chassis. It's a lot of speed per euro, but you do feel and see where corners have been cut - in finishing, hardware quality and refinement.

The IENYRID ES60 undercuts many rivals while offering a larger pack, more sophisticated suspension and hydraulic brakes. On a pure hardware-for-money basis, it's frankly aggressive. You still don't get the polish or brand prestige of top-tier manufacturers, but you get a lot of functional performance and comfort for the ask.

If your only metric is "how fast can I go for as little cash as possible," the X3 still looks tempting. Once you factor in range, comfort and overall completeness, the ES60 gives you more scooter for each euro spent.

Service & Parts Availability

Neither IENYRID nor OBARTER are exactly household names with walk-in service centres on every corner, so you're playing in the "Chinese performance" ecosystem for both.

The ES60 benefits from using a fairly standard architecture and components: generic controllers, common brake systems, and widely available tyres. Spares - from brake pads to controllers - are reasonably easy to source through common online channels. Support quality depends heavily on the retailer you buy from; some European resellers do a decent job, others less so. Direct communication with the brand can be slow and occasionally vague.

The X3 lives in a similar world: lots of third-party parts, plenty of generic replacements, and an owner community used to doing their own wrenching. OBARTER has been around long enough that most common failure points are well documented, and many fixes revolve around tightening, replacing basic hardware or upgrading known weak spots. Again, your experience will lean heavily on the distributor rather than the logo on the stem.

In both cases, you're buying into a scooter that expects you to be at least mildly handy or willing to learn. If having a local, authorised workshop do everything is essential, neither is ideal - but the ES60's slightly cleaner execution and fewer complaints about serious defects give it a small edge here.

Pros & Cons Summary

Parameters Comparison

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

Both the IENYRID ES60 and OBARTER X3 sit firmly in the "serious machine" category. They're fast, heavy, and a long way from carefree toys. But if you're looking for the one that feels more like a rounded vehicle than a rough draft, the ES60 takes the win.

For riders who value comfort, stability, usable range and day-to-day practicality - the kind of people who might genuinely commute on a scooter rather than just terrorise car parks on weekends - the ES60 is easier to live with. Its suspension lets you survive bad roads, its braking feels more reassuring, and the removable battery alone can be a lifestyle saver.

The OBARTER X3 still has a clear audience. If you're hunting for raw shove, don't mind fiddling with bolts, and want to save every last euro while still getting a taste of hyper-scooter acceleration, it's a tempting, rowdy option. It's the scooter for tinkerers, heavier thrill-seekers and riders whose routes involve more dirt and fun than office parks.

If I had to keep one in my own garage for mixed city and weekend duty, I'd take the IENYRID ES60. It may not be perfect, but it feels a bit less compromised and a bit more like something you can trust when the road turns ugly and the ride gets long.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics give you a cold, engineering-style comparison. Price per Wh and price per real kilometre show how much energy and usable distance you're buying for each euro. Weight-related metrics tell you how efficiently each scooter uses its mass to deliver energy, speed and range. Wh per km is a simple efficiency yardstick: lower means less energy burned per kilometre. Power-to-speed and weight-to-power ratios describe how much muscle each scooter has relative to its claimed top speed and overall heft, while average charging speed indicates how quickly each battery can be refilled from empty with the standard charger.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the IENYRID ES60 scores 10 points against the OBARTER X3's 1. In the Author's Category Battle, the IENYRID ES60 gets 34 ✅ versus 13 ✅ for OBARTER X3 (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: IENYRID ES60 scores 44, OBARTER X3 scores 14.

Based on the scoring, the IENYRID ES60 is our overall winner. Riding both back-to-back, the IENYRID ES60 simply feels more like a complete, thought-through machine rather than a box of speed parts bolted together. It's calmer when the road gets ugly, easier to trust when you're going fast, and kinder to live with day after day. The OBARTER X3 has its charms - that raw, slightly unhinged surge and off-road swagger will absolutely hook a certain type of rider - but it never quite shakes the sense that you're babysitting its weaknesses. If I had to hand my own money over, it would go to the ES60, not because it's perfect, but because it feels like the one that will keep delivering rides, not headaches.

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.