Urtopia vs Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

The Urtopia and the Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah are too close to call — we rated both 8/10. There's no clear winner here, so it comes down to what you want it for. We break that down below.

Side by side

AttributeUrtopiaUltimate HAOQI Cheetah
Our rating8/108/10
Price$2,799On sale for $1,299
Best forUnique carbon eBike with cutting-edge SmartBar tech, but first-gen quirks and $2,799 price limit its appeal.If you want maximum range, full suspension, and hydraulic brakes at a budget price, the HAOQI Cheetah is a steal.
Standouts
  • Exceptionally lightweight 30-lb carbon frame with striking design
  • SmartBar with AI voice control and extensive app customization
  • ARES vehicle detection with haptic alerts for safety
  • Innovative projection lights and turn signals
  • Responsive ride quality like a premium street bike
  • Dual batteries provide 65-85 mile range
  • Full suspension makes rough terrain riding smooth and comfortable
  • Powerful 750W motor reaches 28 mph
  • Hydraulic disc brakes for strong stopping power
  • Best value dual-suspension e-bike at $1,299
Watch-outs
  • Expensive at $2,799
  • Requires app and Bluetooth connectivity for basic unlocking
  • First-generation software quirks
  • Advanced voice control features underutilized in real-world use
  • Heavy at 85 lbs—difficult to transport upstairs
  • 6-9 hour charge time
  • Throttle lag at startup
  • Limited local service network compared to larger brands

Which one is right for you?

Choose the Urtopia if…

Unique carbon eBike with cutting-edge SmartBar tech, but first-gen quirks and $2,799 price limit its appeal.

  • Exceptionally lightweight 30-lb carbon frame with striking design
  • SmartBar with AI voice control and extensive app customization
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Choose the Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah if…

If you want maximum range, full suspension, and hydraulic brakes at a budget price, the HAOQI Cheetah is a steal.

  • Dual batteries provide 65-85 mile range
  • Full suspension makes rough terrain riding smooth and comfortable
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Why we rate them this way

Urtopia — 8/10

Unique carbon eBike with cutting-edge SmartBar tech, but first-gen quirks and $2,799 price limit its appeal.

What we liked: Exceptionally lightweight 30-lb carbon frame with striking design, SmartBar with AI voice control and extensive app customization, ARES vehicle detection with haptic alerts for safety, Innovative projection lights and turn signals, Responsive ride quality like a premium street bike.

Worth knowing: Expensive at $2,799, Requires app and Bluetooth connectivity for basic unlocking, First-generation software quirks, Advanced voice control features underutilized in real-world use.

Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah — 8/10

If you want maximum range, full suspension, and hydraulic brakes at a budget price, the HAOQI Cheetah is a steal.

What we liked: Dual batteries provide 65-85 mile range, Full suspension makes rough terrain riding smooth and comfortable, Powerful 750W motor reaches 28 mph, Hydraulic disc brakes for strong stopping power, Best value dual-suspension e-bike at $1,299.

Worth knowing: Heavy at 85 lbs—difficult to transport upstairs, 6-9 hour charge time, Throttle lag at startup, Limited local service network compared to larger brands.

On price, the Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah is the cheaper pick at On sale for $1,299, versus $2,799 — a difference of about $1,500.

Common questions

Is the Urtopia or the Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah better?

We rated both 8/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Urtopia: Unique carbon eBike with cutting-edge SmartBar tech, but first-gen quirks and $2,799 price limit its appeal. Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah: If you want maximum range, full suspension, and hydraulic brakes at a budget price, the HAOQI Cheetah is a steal.

Which is cheaper, the Urtopia or the Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah?

The Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah is the cheaper of the two at On sale for $1,299, versus $2,799.

What's the difference between the Urtopia and the Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah?

Short version — Urtopia: Unique carbon eBike with cutting-edge SmartBar tech, but first-gen quirks and $2,799 price limit its appeal. Ultimate HAOQI Cheetah: If you want maximum range, full suspension, and hydraulic brakes at a budget price, the HAOQI Cheetah is a steal.

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