IENYRID M4 Pro S vs OKULEY R8 Max - Two "Budget Beasts" Enter, One Commutes Out

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The OKULEY R8 Max edges out as the better overall package: it rides more maturely, offers stronger real-world range, better weather protection, and a slightly more refined feel without costing more. The IENYRID M4 Pro S fights back with its seat option, plusher suspension and a bit more versatility for mixed city-trail use, making it the better choice if you really want to sit and don't mind tinkering.

If you're a daily commuter who values reliability, range and a "hop on and go" feel, lean towards the R8 Max. If you're more of a budget hobbyist who doesn't mind occasional bolt-checks, wants a sofa-on-springs ride and likes the idea of light off-roading, the M4 Pro S can still make sense.

Both scooters promise more than their price would usually allow; the rest of this review dives into where they actually deliver-and where the marketing department got a bit too excited. Keep reading before you throw your money at either.

There's a growing class of scooters that sits awkwardly-and temptingly-between flimsy city toys and monstrous, 40-kg dual-motor missiles. The IENYRID M4 Pro S and the OKULEY R8 Max are very much in that middle ground: fast enough to be taken seriously, cheap enough that your bank app won't cry, and just refined enough that you can pretend you "bought smart, not expensive."

On paper they look uncannily similar: same weight, similar peak speeds, similar motors, both with suspension and decent tyres. In reality, they take two slightly different roads. The IENYRID plays the "mini adventure scooter" card with a seat, very soft suspension and loud styling. The OKULEY plays the "serious commuter" angle: cleaner design, better weather rating, more range, more security.

Think of the M4 Pro S as the budget thrill-seeker's toy that doubles as a rough-and-ready commuter, and the R8 Max as the grown-up workhorse that happens to be fun. Choosing between them isn't trivial-especially when both come with the usual budget-brand quirks-so let's unpack what you're really getting.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

Both scooters sit in the same price ballpark: well under the usual "premium mid-range" machines yet offering some of the same toys-proper suspension, larger tyres, decent speed, and batteries big enough to make a car key feel slightly less essential.

The IENYRID M4 Pro S targets the "value-conscious enthusiast": riders who want power, a seat, some off-road flavour and aren't scared of a hex key. It's very much the scooter for someone who watches teardown videos for fun and thinks "I can fix that" rather than "I'll return it."

The OKULEY R8 Max is pitched straight at the serious commuter who's done their time on an underpowered rental and now wants a "real" scooter: something that pulls strongly, feels planted at speed, shrugs off rain, and doesn't demand constant attention-beyond the usual brake tweaks.

They deserve to be compared because, for many buyers, it's precisely this choice: seat and softness versus range and refinement; "weekend toy that does weekdays" versus "weekday machine that can still play at the weekend."

Design & Build Quality

Stand them side by side and the design philosophies are obvious. The IENYRID M4 Pro S looks like it's been assembled from a parts bin titled "Maximum Drama": exposed springs, loud accents, under-deck lighting, a big central display and that removable seat. It screams capability, but also "I might rattle a bit, live with it." In the flesh, the aluminium frame is reassuringly chunky, yet some of the add-on bits-mudguards, cable routing, little plastic covers-feel very budget. Not catastrophic, just "AliExpress chic."

The OKULEY R8 Max, on the other hand, looks more restrained and coherent. The lines are cleaner, the welds and joints feel a touch more deliberate, and there's less visual noise. The glass-fronted display, the solid-looking folding collar and the general lack of flex in the deck all give you that "grown-up product" impression. It's still a budget scooter, not a boutique piece of engineering, but you don't immediately start mentally listing future upgrades when you first step on.

Both use aluminium alloy frames and both feel structurally solid under load, but the R8 Max wins on perceived build quality. The M4 Pro S gives you the sense that the core chassis is tough, while the peripherals are... negotiable. Expect to do the usual round of bolt-checking and rattle-hunting in the first few weeks. With the OKULEY, you're more likely to be annoyed by standard wear-and-tear (brake adjustment, mudguard rattle) than by anything feeling half-baked out of the box.

Ride Comfort & Handling

If your priority is floating over bad roads, the IENYRID comes out swinging. Its very soft "triple" suspension (front, rear plus seat post) combined with big, knobbly 10-inch tyres means you can roll over cobbles, cracked pavements and rough park paths with far less punishment to your knees and lower back. Seated, it's almost comically plush for a scooter in this price range. Standing, you still feel that pillow effect, especially at moderate speeds.

The downside is that all that softness has a cost at higher speeds. Push the M4 Pro S hard on rough tarmac and you can feel a bit of bounce and vertical wallow; it's comfortable but not what I'd call surgically precise. The stem, if not diligently kept tight, can add a hint of wobble, which doesn't exactly invite you to carve aggressively at full tilt.

The OKULEY R8 Max goes for a more balanced, slightly firmer setup. The dual spring suspension front and rear, paired with 10-inch air tyres, smooths out potholes and expansion joints well, but you feel more connected to the surface. On broken city streets, it's still a night-and-day upgrade over rigid budget scooters, just not as marshmallow-like as the seated IENYRID. The reward is better body control: at mid to high speeds the R8 Max feels more planted, less "boaty."

On handling, the R8 Max has the edge. Its deck feels very rigid, the steering is predictably weighted, and the wide bars give you precise control when weaving through traffic or leaning into faster corners. The M4 Pro S remains perfectly manageable, but it's tuned more for comfort and versatility than precision. If you mostly trundle and occasionally blast, IENYRID is fine. If you like riding "properly"-clean lines, firm inputs-the OKULEY is more satisfying.

Performance

On paper, both have similarly rated motors and similar top-ends. On the road, the story is a bit more nuanced.

The IENYRID M4 Pro S launches with that classic budget-tuned punch: from the first twist of the throttle it wants to surge forward, especially in its most aggressive mode. Off the line, it feels enthusiastic, almost overeager, and on short city sprints it absolutely feels like a "fast scooter" for the money. Hill starts are dealt with confidently, even with heavier riders, although on very steep, sustained climbs you do start to feel the limits of a single rear hub and modest controller.

The OKULEY R8 Max feels less dramatic but more grown-up. Acceleration is strong and, thanks to the controller tuning, smoother. It builds speed in a way that's easier to modulate, especially in traffic. On climbs, that high-torque 48V setup really earns its keep: it holds speed better on long urban gradients, and crucially, it doesn't sag into lethargy as quickly when the battery's no longer fresh from the charger.

At the top end, both feel impressively quick for compact commuters. The difference is how comfortable you are living there. On the M4 Pro S, that soft suspension and occasional stem play mean prolonged high-speed runs demand a bit of concentration and trust. The R8 Max, with its stiffer chassis and sharper brakes, inspires more confidence when you're keeping pace with traffic for longer stretches. It doesn't turn into a wobbling trampoline when the asphalt gets less than perfect.

Braking performance favours the OKULEY slightly. Both scooters use mechanical discs plus electronic braking, and both can haul you down from speed in a reassuringly short distance once properly bedded in. But the R8 Max's brake feel and chassis stability under hard braking are just that bit more predictable. The M4 Pro S can do the job, but the softer front end and general "looser" feel mean hard stops can feel more dramatic than they need to be.

Battery & Range

This is where the difference becomes rather obvious in real-world use. Even if you take the "marketing numbers" with the usual pinch of salt, the OKULEY's larger battery simply gives it more real, repeatable reach.

On the IENYRID M4 Pro S, the standard battery is absolutely fine for typical urban commutes-think there-and-back in a day, maybe with a detour if you're not hammering full power all the time. But if you push it fast, ride in hilly areas, or you're a heavier rider, you'll find yourself dipping into the lower bars of the battery gauge sooner than you'd like. Range is serviceable, not spectacular. Get the bigger "Max" pack and it becomes a different animal, but that's a configuration/availability lottery depending on where you buy.

The OKULEY R8 Max, with its more generous pack, is firmly in "proper longish-range" territory even when ridden briskly. A typical urban rider can comfortably do a solid day's use-commute plus errands-without staring anxiously at the display. Even if you habitually ride faster than is strictly sensible for city limits, the range doesn't collapse into single digits as quickly as on many cheaper 48V setups.

Both use typical overnight charge times, so from a lifestyle perspective you'll plug them in after work and forget about them. But in terms of how often you need to think about range at all, the R8 Max is simply less needy. With the M4 Pro S, you plan; with the R8 Max, you mostly just ride.

Portability & Practicality

Here, they're more similar than different-and neither is a featherweight. At roughly the same hefty-but-manageable mass, both are "one flight of stairs okay, four floors no thanks" scooters. You can lift either into a car boot without visiting a chiropractor, but daily schlepping through a busy metro system is not what they were born for.

The IENYRID's folding mechanism is quick and reasonably intuitive, with foldable handlebars and a collapsing stem. Folded, though, it's still a fairly bulky, slightly awkward lump-especially with the seat post and seat involved. It will go in most car boots and under some desks, but "compact" isn't the word that springs to mind. It's more like storing a small, sleeping animal that still occupies the whole dog bed.

The OKULEY R8 Max folds into a cleaner, more compact package without the added complication of a seat. The big heavy locking collar inspires confidence when upright and doesn't fight you when folding. For short carries-onto a train, up a few steps-it's perfectly acceptable. For repeated multi-modal use, again, this is not a 12-kg laptop scooter-more a portable moped you can just about manhandle when necessary.

Practicality in daily life tilts towards the R8 Max. The better water resistance rating means you're not constantly playing weather roulette, the NFC key makes quick stops less stressful, and the tidy cockpit plus decent deck space make it easy to live with. The IENYRID hits back with the seat and the extremely cushy ride, which are a blessing on longer commutes-if you don't have to constantly lug it up somewhere when you're done.

Safety

In the safety department, both scooters tick most of the major boxes, but once again, the R8 Max quietly pulls ahead in the details.

Stopping power is solid on both. Dual mechanical discs with electronic assist give you decent, confidence-inspiring braking. On the IENYRID, once you've dialled in the cable tension and allowed the pads to wear in, emergency stops are absolutely doable. However, the slightly mushier suspension and occasional stem play mean those hard stops can feel less composed than on the OKULEY, especially if you're on uneven ground.

The R8 Max's brakes feel better out of the box, with a more linear lever feel and less drama from the chassis when you really clamp down. Combined with its stiffer deck and suspension tuning, you simply feel more in control transitioning from speed to standstill.

Lighting is strong on both machines: bright headlights, proper rear lights, and side visibility lighting. The IENYRID's deck and side light show is borderline theatrical, making you incredibly visible and providing that "sci-fi hoverboard" aura at night. The OKULEY's lighting is a bit more conventional but still excellent, with the big plus of integrated turn signals that are actually useful in dense urban traffic.

Where the OKULEY really separates itself is environmental and security safety. That higher waterproof rating is not just a nice line in a spec sheet; it's the difference between feeling comfortable riding through a sudden downpour versus nervously picturing your controller fizzing out. The NFC "key" is a meaningful theft deterrent in a world where most scooters are started with the same generic display as every other clone. The M4 Pro S does include a key ignition, which is better than nothing, but it feels more like a basic switch than an integrated security system.

Community Feedback

Price & Value

Both scooters punch above their price, no question. But they do it in slightly different currencies of "value."

The IENYRID M4 Pro S gives you the feeling of "I can't believe I got this much scooter for so little." Big motor, suspension everywhere, seat included, fireworks-level lighting-there's a lot of obvious hardware. The catch is that you pay a bit of "sweat equity": tightening bolts, chasing small noises, occasionally decoding error codes. If you see that as part of the fun rather than an imposition, the perceived value is huge.

The OKULEY R8 Max is more subtle about it. You're not bowled over by an endless list of party tricks, but the stuff you actually use every day-range, security, waterproofing, display, solid cockpit, composed ride-are all quietly excellent for the money. It feels less like a cheap scooter pretending to be premium and more like a mid-range machine with the badge price turned down.

Put bluntly: if you want raw "hardware per euro" with the understanding that you might need to babysit it a little, the M4 Pro S is tempting. If you want "daily usability per euro" and fewer surprises, the R8 Max is the smarter purchase.

Service & Parts Availability

Neither of these brands has the brick-and-mortar support network of the big names, so you're mostly dealing with online retailers, third-party shops, and community advice.

IENYRID has been around the enthusiast scene for a while, and that shows in parts and knowledge: there's a decent ecosystem of spares, guides, videos and forum posts. On the flip side, official customer support can be patchy in speed and clarity, and you're often relying on your own wrenching skills or a friendly local bike/scooter shop willing to experiment.

OKULEY is newer to the western "named brand" game, but the underlying manufacturer has experience, and the feedback on responsiveness is generally positive. The Achilles heel is simple availability: you won't always find OKULEY-specific spare parts on every corner of the internet, and some local shops will raise an eyebrow at a brand they haven't seen before. Mechanically, though, it's not exotic-brakes, tyres, general hardware are all pretty standard fare.

In short: the IENYRID wins on community knowledge and modding culture; the OKULEY feels a bit more professionally supported from the factory side, but you may have to look slightly harder for brand-labelled bits.

Pros & Cons Summary

Parameters Comparison

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

After living with both, the OKULEY R8 Max comes across as the more rounded, easier-to-recommend scooter for most riders. It simply does the boring-but-important things better: more usable range, stronger wet-weather confidence, tidier cockpit, more stable high-speed manners and genuinely useful built-in security. It feels less like a project and more like a tool-albeit a fast, fun one.

The IENYRID M4 Pro S still has a clear audience. If you crave a cloud-like ride, love the idea of a seat on a compact scooter, and don't mind getting intimate with an Allen key from time to time, it offers a lot of smiles per euro. As a budget "do-everything" scooter that can commute during the week and dabble on trails at the weekend, it has charm. But you need to accept that part of the price saving is paid back in minor fixes and tweaks.

For the average urban commuter who just wants something fast, capable and reasonably low-drama, the R8 Max is the safer bet. For the tinkerer who enjoys squeezing maximum comfort and versatility out of a budget platform-and is willing to forgive some rough edges-the M4 Pro S still has a surprisingly strong case.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics try to quantify how efficiently each scooter uses your money, weight and energy. Price-per-Wh and price-per-range show straight value for battery capacity and distance. Weight-based metrics highlight how much mass you haul around per unit of performance or range. Efficiency figures (Wh/km) hint at how gently each scooter sips from its battery in real use. Power-to-speed and weight-to-power ratios say how "muscular" they are relative to size, while charging speed reflects how quickly they're ready to go again.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the IENYRID M4 Pro S scores 3 points against the OKULEY R8 Max's 10. In the Author's Category Battle, the IENYRID M4 Pro S gets 19 ✅ versus 26 ✅ for OKULEY R8 Max (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: IENYRID M4 Pro S scores 22, OKULEY R8 Max scores 36.

Based on the scoring, the OKULEY R8 Max is our overall winner. In daily use, the OKULEY R8 Max simply feels like the calmer, more trustworthy companion: it shrugs off bad weather, eats distance without drama and still manages to put a grin on your face when you open it up. The IENYRID M4 Pro S is the cheekier sibling-bouncier, louder, more playful-but also more demanding of patience and a bit of mechanical affection. If you want your scooter to feel like a reliable extension of your commute, the OKULEY is where I'd put my own money. If you secretly want a budget toy that just happens to get you to work, the IENYRID will keep you entertained-as long as you're willing to live with its quirks.

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.