Hiboy Scooter vs Varla Eagle One: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

Between the Varla Eagle One and the Hiboy Scooter, we lean toward the Varla Eagle One — we rated it 9/10 versus 8/10. Varla Eagle One is a serious 40 MPH beast perfect for suburban riders. Powerful and genuinely fun, though controls could be simpler.

Side by side

AttributeVarla Eagle OneHiboy Scooter
Our rating9/108/10
Price$1,699 RetailOnly $439
Best forVarla Eagle One is a serious 40 MPH beast perfect for suburban riders. Powerful and genuinely fun, though controls could be simpler.Solid budget-friendly urban commuter with a smooth ride and strong user satisfaction, though some users want tighter brakes.
Standouts
  • Dual 1000W motors (2000W total) deliver insane power
  • 40 MPH top speed with 40+ mile range
  • Multiple control modes (gears, eco/turbo, single/dual) let you tame the power
  • 10-inch off-road tires and high ground clearance handle any terrain
  • Genuinely thrilling, exhilarating ride experience
  • Smooth, quiet ride
  • Dual braking system (electronic + disc) with exceptional control
  • Adequate power for urban commuting (350W, 19 mph)
  • Good range for daily commuting needs (up to 25 miles)
  • Portable, compact folding design
Watch-outs
  • Controls take time to get used to
  • Intense power can feel scary for riders
  • Heavy at 70 pounds
  • Brakes could be tighter
  • Stability issues on uneven roads
  • Folding mechanism has minor issues
  • Latching mechanism needs to be more intuitive

Which one is right for you?

Choose the Varla Eagle One if…

Varla Eagle One is a serious 40 MPH beast perfect for suburban riders. Powerful and genuinely fun, though controls could be simpler.

  • Dual 1000W motors (2000W total) deliver insane power
  • 40 MPH top speed with 40+ mile range
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Choose the Hiboy Scooter if…

Solid budget-friendly urban commuter with a smooth ride and strong user satisfaction, though some users want tighter brakes.

  • Smooth, quiet ride
  • Dual braking system (electronic + disc) with exceptional control
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Why we rate them this way

Varla Eagle One — 9/10

Varla Eagle One is a serious 40 MPH beast perfect for suburban riders. Powerful and genuinely fun, though controls could be simpler.

What we liked: Dual 1000W motors (2000W total) deliver insane power, 40 MPH top speed with 40+ mile range, Multiple control modes (gears, eco/turbo, single/dual) let you tame the power, 10-inch off-road tires and high ground clearance handle any terrain, Genuinely thrilling, exhilarating ride experience.

Worth knowing: Controls take time to get used to, Intense power can feel scary for riders, Heavy at 70 pounds.

Hiboy Scooter — 8/10

Solid budget-friendly urban commuter with a smooth ride and strong user satisfaction, though some users want tighter brakes.

What we liked: Smooth, quiet ride, Dual braking system (electronic + disc) with exceptional control, Adequate power for urban commuting (350W, 19 mph), Good range for daily commuting needs (up to 25 miles), Portable, compact folding design.

Worth knowing: Brakes could be tighter, Stability issues on uneven roads, Folding mechanism has minor issues, Latching mechanism needs to be more intuitive.

On price, the Hiboy Scooter is the cheaper pick at Only $439, versus $1,699 Retail — a difference of about $1,260.

Common questions

Is the Varla Eagle One or the Hiboy Scooter better?

We rated the Varla Eagle One 9/10 and the Hiboy Scooter 8/10, so we lean Varla Eagle One — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).

Which is cheaper, the Varla Eagle One or the Hiboy Scooter?

The Hiboy Scooter is the cheaper of the two at Only $439, versus $1,699 Retail.

What's the difference between the Varla Eagle One and the Hiboy Scooter?

Short version — Varla Eagle One: Varla Eagle One is a serious 40 MPH beast perfect for suburban riders. Powerful and genuinely fun, though controls could be simpler. Hiboy Scooter: Solid budget-friendly urban commuter with a smooth ride and strong user satisfaction, though some users want tighter brakes.

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