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MACFOX X7 vs Engwe E26
I've reviewed both of these on my channel. The numbers below are from each brand's listing and my own testing; the takes are from my reviews. "Not listed" means I don't have a verified number for it yet.
Key differences
- The MACFOX X7 lists for $100 less ($1,599 vs $1,699 in my review data).
- The Engwe E26 has the bigger battery: 768 Wh vs 624 Wh.
- Motor: 1000 W on the Engwe E26 vs 500 W on the MACFOX X7.
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MACFOX X7
5.7 AEB Scorehow it worksIf you're a parent shopping for a teenager who is too young to drive, the MACFOX X7 is a great fit.
Engwe E26
6.3 AEB Scorehow it worksIf you want a big, powerful fat tire e-bike with a lot of range and you're fine with baseline parts, the Engwe E26 is a great entry-level pick when it's priced right.
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Side by side
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,599 | $1,699 |
| Type | Fat tire | Fat tire |
| Motor | 500 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | 624 Wh | 768 Wh |
| Rated range | 35 mi | 87 mi |
| Tires | Fat 20 x 4.5 in | Fat 26 x 4 in |
| Weight | 87 lb (MACFOX) | 73.8 lb Step-Thru, 76 lb High-Step (Engwe) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Not listed |
| Max load | 330 lb rider | 330 lb |
| AEB Score | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Buy | Check Amazon | Check Engwe |
What I said about the MACFOX X7
If you're a parent shopping for a teenager who is too young to drive, the MACFOX X7 is a great fit.
If you're a parent shopping for a teenager who is too young to drive, the MACFOX X7 is a great fit. The styling is phenomenal, with huge fat tires, a big headlight and a long motorcycle-style seat. It's single speed and low maintenance, it has hydraulic disc brakes, and it has enough power to get a 150 to 185 lb kid up a hill on the throttle alone. As an adult at about 200 lb and 6'1", I wanted more power, and the fixed seat made pedaling uncomfortable for me. For a teen riding a mile or a couple of miles to school or practice, though, I think that's the right tradeoff. You don't have to worry about your kid on a super powerful e-bike.
My video review, published
Liked
- Phenomenal styling, with a motorcycle and dirt bike look
- Huge, comfortable 20 inch fat tires with MACFOX lettering
- Extra long seat with foot pegs for a passenger
- MACFOX hydraulic disc brakes that feel really great
- Meaty, almost dirt bike style grips
- Single speed, so there's nothing to shift and little to maintain
- Metal pedals instead of plastic
- Adjustable kickstand
- USB port to charge a phone
- Holder for a water bottle or small bag
- Enough throttle power for a 150 to 185 lb rider on a hill
Didn't
- Less power on inclines than I wanted at about 200 lb
- Headlight has its own power switch, separate from the display
- Battery mounted awkwardly on the outside of the frame
- A lot of exposed wires
- Pedaling is uncomfortable for a 6'1" rider because of the fixed seat
- Rigid rear end with no rear suspension
- Basic black and white display
What I said about the Engwe E26
If you want a big, powerful fat tire e-bike with a lot of range and you're fine with baseline parts, the Engwe E26 is a great entry-level pick when it's priced right.
If you want a big, powerful fat tire e-bike with a lot of range and you're fine with baseline parts, the Engwe E26 is a great entry-level pick when it's priced right. I tested it for several weeks. It hauled me up every incline I tried at about 200 lbs, the twist throttle works from zero, you get hydraulic disc brakes, and the battery comes out with a key. When I recorded my video it was just over $1,000, and at that price it was very competitive. Engwe now lists it at $1,699, and every version shows sold out. At $1,699 it faces a lot more competition, so compare before you buy.
My video review, published
Liked
- Plenty of power for hills at about 200 lbs
- Twist throttle that works from zero
- Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear
- High rated range for a fat tire bike
- Removable battery with a key, or charge it on the bike
- Super bright integrated headlight
- Heavy-duty rear rack with a tail light
- Front and rear fenders included
- Color display
- Comfortable palm-rest grips
Didn't
- Lots of baseline components, including a basic shifter
- No rear suspension on the bike I tested
- The seat post suspension didn't do much for me
- A big bike that may not fit shorter riders
- Sold out on Engwe's site as of Oct 22, 2026
Who should skip each one
- MACFOX X7: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Less power on inclines than I wanted at about 200 lb
- Engwe E26: skip it if this is a dealbreaker: Lots of baseline components, including a basic shifter
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