Our pick · No. 2 of 15
KingSong F18
2,664 Wh · 5,000 W · 100 mm travel · 90 lb
$3,049$3,499Nov 13, 2026
KingSong F18 vs Leaperkim Patton-S
KingSong F18 or Leaperkim Patton-S? The F18 scores 0.9 higher; here is where each one earns its place.
$3,049at KingSong, Nov 13, 2026
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The challenger · No. 9 of 15
Leaperkim Patton-S
2,220 Wh · 3,000 W · 80 mm travel · 80.5 lb
$2,899$3,499Nov 13, 2026
Short answer: KingSong F18 wins this one, 9.2/10 against 8.3/10, mainly on battery capacity and suspension. Leaperkim Patton-S answers with weight and rider load.
What really separates them?
Only $150 between them, and they are different sizes of wheel. The F18 is the big one: a 20-inch tire, 5,000 W, 2,664 Wh, 100 mm of travel, IPX6 on the page and free shipping. The Patton-S is the compact one: a 17-inch tire, 3,000 W, 2,220 Wh, 9.5 lb lighter, with a 320 lb load limit that beats the F18's 309 lb. On specs per dollar the F18 wins clearly. Choose the Patton-S if you want the smaller, quicker-turning wheel, if it has to fit a small car trunk, or if you need those extra pounds of rated load.
Which one is for you?
Choose the KingSong F18 if
- You ride far: 2,664 Wh against 2,220 Wh
- You want more suspension: 100 mm of travel against 80 mm
- You want the protections in writing: IPX6 and a smart BMS (the Patton-S's page states only a smart BMS)
- You climb hills or carry weight: a 5,000 W motor against 3,000 W
Choose the Leaperkim Patton-S if
- You want to spend less: $2,899 against $3,049
- You lift it often: 80.5 lb against 90 lb
- You are a heavier rider: rated for 320 lb, against 309 lb
KingSong F18 vs Leaperkim Patton-S: the numbers
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| Wheel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | Experienced riders | Experienced riders |
| Battery | 2,664 Wh | 2,220 Wh |
| System voltage | 133.2 V | 126 V |
| Motor | 5,000 W (9,000 W peak) | 3,000 W (7,000 W peak) |
| Torque | 320 N·m | Not stated |
| Top speed | 67 mph (claimed) | 42 mph (claimed) |
| Range | 93 mi (claimed) | 60 mi (claimed) |
| Suspension | 100 mm travel | 80 mm travel |
| Tire | 20 in all-terrain (2.75-14) | 17 in (3.00-12), knobby or street |
| Weight | 90 lb | 80.5 lb |
| Max rider load | 309 lb | 320 lb |
| Water rating | IPX6 | No rating published |
| UL certification | Not stated | Not stated |
| Battery management | Smart BMS | Smart BMS |
| Full charge | 2.5 h (stock charger) | 3.5 h (stock charger) |
| Fast charging | Up to 20 A | Up to 20 A |
| Hill grade | 45° (claimed) | Not stated |
| Size | 22 × 11.4 × 29.5 in | Not stated |
| Trolley handle | Built in | Built in |
| Price per Wh | $1.14 per Wh | $1.31 per Wh |
| Warranty | 1-year | 1-year |
| Returns | 14 days, unopened | 14 days, unopened |
| Shipping | Free | Priced at checkout |
| Sold by | KingSong | eWheels |
| Where to buy | Check price at KingSong | Check price at eWheels |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the seller's page doesn't publish it. Speed and range are claims. Prices checked November 13, 2026 at the seller named in the table.
Which one has more power and battery?
KingSong F18: 5,000 W (9,000 W peak) motor, 2,664 Wh on a 133.2 V system. Leaperkim Patton-S: 3,000 W (7,000 W peak) motor, 2,220 Wh on a 126 V system.
The F18 has the stronger motor, by 2,000 W nominal. The F18 has the bigger battery, by 444 Wh. As for speed, the published figures are 67 mph, per KingSong for the F18 and 40 to 42 mph cruising speed, per eWheels for the Patton-S. Those are the sellers' figures, not speeds to plan a ride around, and they are not part of our score: motor power is. For range, compare watt-hours; our electric unicycle range guide shows how to turn them into miles.
Which one rides more comfortably?
KingSong F18: four-point DNM suspension, 100 mm of travel, on a 20 in all-terrain (2.75-14) tire. Leaperkim Patton-S: adjustable shocks with progressive coils, up to 80 mm of travel, on a 17 in (3.00-12), knobby or street tire.
The F18 has 20 mm more travel, which counts on curbs, roots and broken pavement. Rider load: 309 lb for the F18, 320 lb for the Patton-S, gear included.
Which one is easier to live with?
F18: 90 lb, trolley handle built in, kickstand; charging: about 2 to 3 hours with the 10 A charger, per KingSong. Patton-S: 80.5 lb, trolley handle built in, kickstand; charging: 2.5 hours to 80% with the stock 5 A charger; accepts 20 A across two ports.
The Patton-S is 9.5 lb lighter, which matters every time stairs or a car trunk are involved. Published protections: KingSong F18, IPX6 and a smart BMS; Leaperkim Patton-S, a smart BMS. A water rating we can't read on the seller's page is a rating we can't count. Whichever you pick, a helmet and wrist guards go in the same basket: see our electric unicycle safety gear guide.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026: KingSong F18 $3,049 at KingSong ($3,499 regular), Leaperkim Patton-S $2,899 at eWheels ($3,499 regular). That is $150 between them. Per watt-hour of battery: $1.14 for the F18, $1.31 for the Patton-S.
Warranty: KingSong F18, up to 1-year warranty, per KingSong's store; Leaperkim Patton-S, 1-year warranty that includes the battery pack, per eWheels. Returns: KingSong F18, 14 days unopened and unused, with a $250 handling fee ($350 on heavy wheels), per KingSong's return policy; Leaperkim Patton-S, 14 days, unopened, buyer pays shipping both ways, per eWheels. Shipping: free shipping from a US warehouse, per KingSong; FedEx shipping priced at checkout, per eWheels. None of these sellers takes back a wheel you have ridden, so decide before you open the box.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: KingSong F18 review and Leaperkim Patton-S review. Both appear in our ranking of the best electric unicycles, off road electric unicycle, long range electric unicycle, fastest electric unicycle, best electric unicycle for heavy riders.
Other head-to-heads: KingSong F18 vs KingSong S22 Pro, Leaperkim Patton-S vs Leaperkim Lynx-S.
Still deciding what kind of wheel you need? Read our guide: Electric unicycle range, explained.
By Miles Carter, editor, electric unicycles · updated November 13, 2026
KingSong F18 or Leaperkim Patton-S: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the KingSong F18 better than the Leaperkim Patton-S?
In our formula, yes: 9.2/10 against 8.3/10, with the edge on battery capacity, suspension and published protections. The Leaperkim Patton-S is ahead on weight and rider load, which may matter more for your rides.
Which has more range, the F18 or the Patton-S?
The KingSong F18 has the bigger battery: 2,664 Wh against 2,220 Wh. Claimed miles are measured differently by each seller, so compare watt-hours.
Which is cheaper, the F18 or the Patton-S?
The Leaperkim Patton-S: $2,899 against $3,049 on November 13, 2026.
Which is lighter?
The Leaperkim Patton-S: 80.5 lb against 90 lb.