Ride On: The Highboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter Review
My Experience Testing This Affordable, Feature-Packed Commuter Scooter
If you're seeking an electric scooter that's budget-friendly but doesn't sacrifice performance and features, the Highboy S2 Pro is worth a close look. After extensive testing over several weeks, I'm impressed by what this $450 model delivers.
The S2 Pro provides zippy acceleration, a top speed of 19 mph, and an estimated 25 mile range—perfect for urban commuting and getting around town. Despite the low price, it includes handy extras like a bell, lights, cruise control, and a useful companion app. Overall build quality seems solid, with no creaks or instability.
Smooth Acceleration, Decent Hill Climbing
You can toggle between two speed modes for relaxed cruising or more aggressive acceleration. I had no issues climbing moderate hills thanks to the peppy 500W motor. The motor engages smoothly from a stop without requiring an overly forceful kickoff. Some pricier scooters struggle here, so that's a win for Highboy.
Quality Brakes, So-So Suspension
The electric and hand brake combo brings the scooter to quick, controlled stops. Having a regenerative electric brake adds back a bit of charge, though I didn't notice a huge impact on max range. Meanwhile, the lack of suspension led to a bumpy ride on uneven surfaces. You can supposedly adjust the suspension yourself, so I'll need to dig into the manual to improve the ride quality.
Thoughtful Extras for Safety and Convenience
I appreciate the bright LED headlight and brake lights for visibility, plus the loud bell for warning pedestrians. The three-tap cruise control makes longer rides less fatiguing by eliminating constant throttle pressure. And the app allows customizing acceleration, speed, lights and more to suit your preferences.
Sturdy Yet Portable Construction
Folded down, the S2 Pro isn't the most compact, but fits in most car trunks and rolls smoothly on its wheels thanks to a retractable handlebar. The aluminum alloy frame and overall construction seem study and rattle-free. At around 40 pounds, it's middle of the pack for scooter portability.
Potential Button and Long-Term Durability Concerns
My main gripes are the finicky mode button and questions about long-term durability. The hard-press home button for adjusting settings seems to stick occasionally. And I can't yet vouch for how the scooter will hold up after hundreds of miles, though initial build quality appears good.
The Verdict: A Lot of Value for $450
Considering its affordable $450 price, the Highboy S2 Pro packs impressive performance and thoughtful features into a commuter-ready package. I'll need more mileage to assess durability, but so far it delivers smooth, quick rides with useful tech goodies you often pay extra for. If you want an e-scooter on a budget, this is money well spent.
