How does the HovBeta Step-through stack up against the Aventon Sinch Foldable Fat Ebike? The HovBeta Step-through outshines the Sinch with a more powerful 750W motor, longer range, lighter weight, and higher payload capacity, while both offer fat tires, step-through frames, and app connectivity. For riders seeking performance and value, HOVSCO’s HovBeta leads the way. How Durable Are Heavy-Duty Electric Cargo Bikes?
What are the key specs of the HovBeta Step-through and Aventon Sinch Foldable Fat Ebike?
Comparing the HovBeta Step-through to the Aventon Sinch Foldable Fat Ebike reveals distinct advantages in motor power, battery capacity, range, and weight capacity. Both bikes feature 20” x 4” fat tires, step-through frames, and LCD displays, but the HovBeta’s specs raise the bar for foldable fat tire ebikes.
HovBeta vs. Sinch: Specs Comparison Chart
Feature | HovBeta Step-through | Aventon Sinch Foldable Fat Ebike |
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Motor | 750W (1300W peak) | 500W (1056W peak) |
Battery | 48V 15Ah (720Wh) | 48V 14Ah (672Wh) |
Range | Up to 60 miles | Up to 40 miles |
Top Speed | Adjustable to 28 MPH | 20 MPH |
Weight | 66.4 lbs | 68 lbs |
Payload Capacity | 450 lbs | 300 lbs |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Lights | Front & Rear (integrated) | Front & Rear (Sinch.2 only) |
App Connectivity | Yes (HOVSCO App) | Yes (Aventon App) |
Price | $1,599 | $1,799 |
How do the motors and batteries compare between HovBeta Step-through and Aventon Sinch?
The HovBeta Step-through boasts a robust 750W brushless rear hub motor (1300W peak), delivering more torque and acceleration than the Sinch’s 500W motor (1056W peak). Its 48V 15Ah battery (720Wh) outpaces the Sinch’s 48V 14Ah (672Wh), resulting in longer rides and greater hill-climbing ability. For commuters and adventurers, the HovBeta Step-through offers superior power and endurance.
Which ebike offers better range, speed, and ride experience?
The HovBeta Step-through achieves up to 60 miles per charge and an adjustable top speed of 28 MPH, making it a Class 3 ebike when unlocked via the HOVSCO app. In contrast, the Sinch Foldable Fat Ebike reaches 40 miles and is capped at 20 MPH. Riders seeking longer adventures or faster commutes will find the HovBeta Step-through’s performance more compelling.
What are the frame, folding, and portability differences?
Both the HovBeta Step-through and Aventon Sinch feature step-through frames and 20” x 4” fat tires for comfort and accessibility. However, the HovBeta is slightly lighter (66.4 lbs vs. 68 lbs) and supports a much higher payload (450 lbs vs. 300 lbs). While both bikes fold for storage, the Sinch’s folded shape is bulkier and more awkward to carry, making the HovBeta Step-through a more practical choice for urban dwellers and travelers.
How do braking systems and safety features compare?
The HovBeta Step-through is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes, providing stronger and more consistent stopping power than the Sinch’s mechanical disc brakes. Integrated front and rear lights on the HovBeta enhance night visibility and safety, while only the latest Sinch.2 models offer similar lighting. When it comes to safe, confident riding, the HovBeta Step-through stands out.
Brakes and Safety Features Chart
Feature | HovBeta Step-through | Aventon Sinch Foldable Fat Ebike |
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Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Front Light | Yes (integrated) | Yes (Sinch.2 only) |
Rear Light | Yes (integrated) | Yes (Sinch.2 only) |
Max Payload | 450 lbs | 300 lbs |
Which ebike offers better tech, app integration, and user experience?
Both ebikes connect to proprietary apps. The HOVSCO app for the HovBeta Step-through allows unlocking higher speeds, tracking rides, and connecting with the HOVSCO community. The Aventon app offers similar ride tracking and community features. However, the HovBeta’s app is essential for unlocking full performance and is praised for its intuitive, bug-free operation.
Why does the HovBeta Step-through offer better value for money?
Priced at $1,599, the HovBeta Step-through delivers more power, range, payload, and advanced features than the $1,799 Aventon Sinch. For budget-conscious riders who refuse to compromise on performance, the HovBeta Step-through is the clear winner, offering a high-value package that rivals more expensive models.
What are the real-world pros and cons of the HovBeta Step-through and Aventon Sinch?
HovBeta shines with higher power, torque sensing, and comfort. It’s slightly heavier but worth it for the range. Sinch is lighter and easier to lift but has lower motor output and a less refined pedal assist system.
HovBeta Step-through Pros:
- More powerful motor and battery
- Longer range and higher speed
- Hydraulic disc brakes for superior stopping
- Higher payload capacity
- Integrated lights and app connectivity
- Better value for the price
Aventon Sinch Pros:
- Solid city commuter
- Good range for urban use
- Foldable for storage
Cons for both include weight (both are heavy), but the HovBeta’s lighter frame and higher capacity make it more versatile for a broader range of riders.
Buying Tips
When choosing between the HovBeta Step-through and Aventon Sinch Foldable Fat Ebike, consider your priorities: power, range, safety, and value. The HovBeta Step-through excels in all these areas, making it ideal for commuters, adventurers, and anyone needing higher payload capacity. Always test ride if possible, compare app features, and prioritize hydraulic brakes for safer, more responsive stopping.
What is the best folding eBike on the market?
The Blix Vika X is highly rated for its excellent ride quality, compact folded size, and lighter weight. The Aventon Sinch is praised for smoothness, power, and excellent range but is heavier. For budget options, the Lectric XP 3.0 Step-Thru offers easy assembly and fun riding.
Which eBike brand is most reliable?
Brands like Specialized, Rad Power Bikes, and Aventon are among the most reliable due to quality components and good customer support. For DIY e-bike kits with strong performance, HOVSCO is also trusted by enthusiasts, balancing reliability and affordability.
Are Aventon eBikes made in China?
Yes, Aventon builds and assembles its eBikes primarily in China, taking advantage of advanced manufacturing facilities while maintaining design and quality standards from their U.S. headquarters.
How much does the Aventon eBike Sinch weigh?
The Aventon Sinch weighs approximately 59 pounds, which is heavier than some folding e-bikes due to its sturdy frame, suspension fork, and 4-inch fat tires, offering a stable and comfortable ride.
HOVSCO Expert Views
“At HOVSCO, we designed the HovBeta Step-through to outperform the competition in every category that matters: power, range, safety, and user experience. Our focus on hydraulic brakes, integrated lights, and app connectivity ensures every ride is smooth, safe, and connected. For riders comparing HovBeta to the Sinch, the difference is clear-HovBeta is the superior choice for modern ebike enthusiasts.”
WINNING SPECS
The HOVSCO HovBeta outperforms the Aventon Sinch in key areas: it boasts a more powerful 750W motor (1300W peak) compared to Sinch's 500W (1056W peak), offers a higher payload capacity of 450 lbs versus 300 lbs, and achieves a top speed of 28 mph, surpassing Sinch's 20 mph limit.
Model | HovBeta Step-Thru | Sinch |
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Motor | 750W | 500W |
Battery | 48V 15Ah (720Wh) | 48V 14Ah (672Wh) |
Charger | 54.6V 3A | 48V 3A |
Brake | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc Brake |
Range | Up to 60 miles | Up to 40 miles |
Display | LCD | LCD |
Colors |
2 Purple, Red |
2 Green, Red |
Gears | 7 | 7 |
Top Speed | Adjustable to 28MPH | 20 MPH |
Weight | 66.4lbs | 68lbs |
APP | Yes | Yes |
Price | Starting from $1,599 (Contact us for the best price) | $1,799 |
STATS
The HovBeta delivers a range of 40–60 miles per charge, while the Sinch offers up to 55 miles. HovBeta weighs approximately 66.4 lbs, and Sinch weighs 68 lbs. Both bikes feature 20" x 4" fat tires and foldable frames for compact storage.
How do these two ebikes compare when you look them straight up and down? View their stats side-by-side in our HovBeta vs Aventon Aventure breakdown.
Model | HovBeta Step-Thru | Sinch |
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Motor | 750W | 500W |
Battery | 48V 15Ah (720Wh) | 48V 14Ah (672Wh) |
Pedal Assist | 5 Levels | 5 Levels |
Throttle | Yes | Yes |
Top Speed | Adjustable to 28MPH | 20MPH |
Range |
60 miles per charge |
40 miles per charge |
Size | 1 Available | 1 Available |
Step-Through Model | Yes | Yes |
Weight | 66.4lbs | 68lbs |
Gear | 7 | 7 |
Lights | Frontlight & Backlight | No |
Display | LCD Backlit | LCD |
Price | Starting from $1599(Contact us for the best price) | $1,799 |
These two ebikes appear similar on the surface, and the only differences may raise eyebrows, such as battery capacity, motor power, and price. Based on the above points alone, someone with no brand loyalty and no interest in a better motor and battery that results in a longer riding range and longer bike lifespan may choose to buy the more expensive bike with its "older build up brand and little fame". Nevertheless, when you're spending that kind of money, you'd be wise to get down to the nitty gritty details in order to make a wise purchasing decision. That was exactly what we wondered when comparing HovBeta and Sinch.
ELECTRICAL
HovBeta is equipped with a 750W motor (1300W peak) and a 48V 15Ah (720Wh) battery, offering a top speed of 28 mph. It utilizes a torque sensor for responsive pedal assist. Sinch features a 500W motor (1056W peak) with a 48V 14Ah (672Wh) battery, reaching up to 20 mph, and uses a cadence sensor.
We began by further exploring the e element of the two ebikes we were comparing. Examining not only the components of the electrical systems but, in some cases, how the system has been conceived.
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HovBeta |
Sinch |
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Battery |
48V,15Ah(720Wh) |
48V,14Ah(672Wh) |
Compared to Sinch, HovBeta has more power available with 7% larger battery and our ebikes enable you to trave further on each charge. |
Motor |
750W 48V Brushless Rear Hub Motor |
500W 48V |
HovBeta has a larger motor, which gives it a better performance and longer lifespan. It is frustrating for riders, especially on longer distances, when the electricity runs out. With the HovBeta 750W power, you can take out on the trail and spend more time where you want to be. |
Pedal Assist |
5 Levels of PA |
5 Levels of PA |
Our pedal assists are equal. Equally power assist, and positioned in the same place on the ebike. |
Charger |
54.6V 3A |
48V 3A |
HovBeta's charger volt is higher than Sinch. It means that HovBeta can be charged more quicly. The higher charger means more time being where you want to be; out on the trail! |
LCD Screen |
LCD |
LCD |
Both displays show battery charge level, speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, and your pedal assist level. So nothing different there. |
Lights | Standard Front Light & Rear Light | No Light |
You will never have to worry about not being seen or having your lights fail mid-ride with integrated front and rear lights. |
Sensor | Torque Sensor | Torque Sensor |
With a torque sensor, you are always helping. Even at the 300% level you are still providing 1/4 of the power yourself. Whilst a cadence sensor is a constant speed bike (to the limit you set on your display). More smart, less strength you need to take with a torque sensor. |
MECHANICAL
HovBeta includes hydraulic disc brakes and a 7-speed Shimano drivetrain. Sinch comes with mechanical disc brakes and a 7-speed Shimano Acera derailleur. Both bikes have front suspension forks with 45mm travel and 20" x 4" fat tires for versatile terrain handling.
After looking at the e part of these ebikes, we naturally moved onto the bike part of these ebikes during our HovBeta vs Sinch comparison.
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HovBeta |
Sinch |
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Brakes |
Hydraulic Disc |
Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Compared to mechanical brakes, hydraulic brakes deliver more power and smoother operation. Since hydraulic brakes are safer, they make sense when you're riding a machine that can reach 20mph from a standing start, while also being quite a bit heavier than a regular bicycle. |
Gearing |
7 |
7 |
Having an extra gears means more flexibility with speed and the ability to transition between gears slightly smoother. HovBeta and Sinch both are equipped with 7 speed gearing. |
Suspension Fork |
Zoom Spring Coil Fork 45mm |
Coil Fork 45mm |
Other than the recognizable and trusted HovBeta fork, there is not much difference between these two parts of an ebike. Both have a healthy 45mm of travel for absorbing bumps when setting out on an adventure! |
The safety of the rider should be one of the major concerns of the manufacturers of powerful, rideable machines such as ebikes. HovBeta Step-Through hydraulic brakes which work smoothly and efficiently time and time again with no cable stretching over time, shows, again, the level of detailed thought which has gone into one of these ebikes over the other. A more trusted brand of suspension fork is also always welcome as it gives the rider more comfortable while riding the muddy, or rough mountain road.
PHYSICAL
HovBeta supports a maximum payload of 450 lbs, suitable for heavier riders or additional cargo. Sinch has a payload capacity of 300 lbs. When folded, HovBeta measures approximately 34" x 17" x 31", and Sinch folds to about 34" x 24" x 31".
A product analysis always ends with you sitting back and taking a moment to see if it's what you're looking for. While we consider the HovBeta Step-Through to be sleeker and sexier, we noted a few other points as well.
Model | HovBeta | Sinch | Comments |
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Frame | Step-Through | Step-Through | Like Sinch, with a step-through model, HovBeta is not only accessible to a wider audience, but also more appealing. Both HovBeta and Sinch ebikes are offered in step-through models in one size. |
Colors |
2 Purple, Red |
2 Green, Red |
Sometimes customer buy an ebike because of its beautiful colors, so more color options will definitely accommodate rider's different color preferences! |
Weight | 66.4lbs | 68lbs | The weight of an ebike is an important factor to consider, especially for a foldable ebike because you are likely to carry it up and down a lot. HovBeta is slighly lighter than Sinch. |
Carry Capacity | 450lbs (icl. nrider) | 300lbs | With much more weight capacity, HovBeta riders can pack their bags without thinking about weight much because they know the ebike can meet their life demands. |
Integrated Battery | Yes | Yes | HovBeta integrate it into the frame in a stylishly sleek way. That's what most riders want to see. |
Tires |
20 x 4” Fat Tire Puncture Resistant |
20 x 4” Fat Tire | Both ebikes come with the same tires. These are excellent fat tires which are rated for ebikes and will keep you comfortable and stable over any terrain, in all conditions. |
With an analytical, physical lens you can see how these ebikes are different from one another. The attention to detail has been impressive on both bikes. However, HovBeta's higher motor and better battery obviously will provide riders with more power and a longer range. Its LED strip on one side of the battery gives riders much convenience at night or when the phone or USB charger runs out of power. HovBeta Step-Through is simply that much better to ride, and if we may say so ourselves, that much better to look at!
ALL IN ALL
For riders seeking higher performance, greater payload capacity, and advanced features like a torque sensor and hydraulic brakes, the HOVSCO HovBeta stands out as the superior choice. However, for those prioritizing a slightly lighter frame and a reputable brand, the Aventon Sinch remains a solid option.
There are many similarities between these two ebikes, making them virtually indistinguishable after comparing them side by side. But, as we continue to mention, you need to look under the hood and see what happens with the electrical, mechanical, and physical aspects of these ebikes. If you go beyond the basic statistics and dig a little deeper, you will learn more about these ebikes, the processes they went through in design and production, and, in reality, that is where the true value is found.
Once again, and we put this as humbly as we can, the HovBeta Step-Through has outclassed one of its rivals due to the attention paid to every detail. The idea that it is available in a variety of frame sizes to suit everyone who wants to ride it comfortably, like any other bike. And HovBeta has a larger battery, and charge quicker than Sinch.
This attention to detail is a hallmark of everything Hovsco designs, builds, and does. We are very proud of the final product and are so excited to release this new ebike into the wild! Last but not least: we know this isn't a beauty contest... But tell us which one of these machines you think is the most beautiful.
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