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Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Bern vs Hiboy

Bern scores 9.2 and Hiboy 9.2 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Bern

Bern

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10
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Hiboy

Hiboy

9.2/10
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Bern vs Hiboy: the differences

Bern vs Hiboy
CompareBernBernReviewSee alternativesSee alternativesHiboyHiboyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives
Product typeHelmetLock
Price from$44.50CA$1,142.99
Integrated lightsYesHas itNo
Crash replacementYesHas itNo
MarketsAR, AU, BG, BY, CL, CN, HR, CZ, FR, DE, GR, HK, HU, ID, IT, JP, KR, MY, BN, NZ, PE, RU, SG, ES, LK, SE, CH, TW, GB, UA, CA, USCA, US, AE, SA
Independent rating5 star Virginia Tech safety ratingNot confirmed
Weight (g)370Not confirmed

Same on both: Warranty (12 months).

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Key differences

  • Integrated lights: only Bern.
  • Crash replacement: only Bern.
  • Support channels: only Hiboy offers Email, Community.
  • Markets: only Bern offers AR, AU, BG.
  • Markets: only Hiboy offers AE, SA.

Our verdict on each

Bern

Bern suits city commuters who want a helmet with integrated lights, crash replacement and a named independent rating without chasing the cheapest option in the group. At $44.50 it sits above the $9.95 Lumos lists, and the 12 month warranty is the cost of that extra cover.

Read the full Bern review

Hiboy

Hiboy suits commuters who want a fat-tire or step-through e-bike with a throttle and a removable battery, and who are happy to buy and service through one company. E-bike prices sit at CAD 1,142.99 and CAD 1,349.99, with a 1 year frame warranty behind them.

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Score breakdown

Bern vs Hiboy
AreaBernHiboy
Cost9.1Price of $44.50 ranks 12 of 24 on entry cost, higher than Lumos at $9.95.9.7HigherEntry at CAD 1,142.99 and top at CAD 1,349.99, plus finance, keep the outlay modest for a fat-tire bike.
Offer8.9HigherHudson adds integrated lights, crash replacement and a 12 month warranty at $44.50.8.8Throttle, a removable battery, 720 Wh of battery and a 30 days money-back window in one package.
Trust9.8HigherStandards cpsc, en 1078 and nta 8776 sit alongside an independent rating of 5 star Virginia Tech safety rating and 12 months of cover.8.9Run by FREEMAN INVESTMENT HOLDING LIMITED from CN and founded in 2014, with support on email, help centre and community and no crash replacement.

Where they rank in our lists

Bern vs Hiboy
RankingBernHiboy
Bike helmets and locks14 of 3415 of 34

Choosing between them

Pick Bern if trust, integrated lights, and crash replacement matter most.

Pick Hiboy if cost matter most.

Sources behind this comparison

Bern

  • bernhelmets.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
  • bernunlimited.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Hiboy

  • hiboy.ca: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
  • hiboy.com: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026

Every fact side by side

Bern vs Hiboy
FactBernHiboy
StandardsCpsc, En 1078, Nta 8776Not confirmed
Legal entityNot confirmedFREEMAN INVESTMENT HOLDING LIMITED
HeadquartersNot confirmedChina
FoundedNot confirmed2014
Support channelsHelp centreEmail, Help centre, CommunityCovers more

E-scooters

Bern vs Hiboy
FactBernHiboy
Vehicle typeNot confirmedKick scooter
Reference modelsNot confirmedHiboy P6, Hiboy EX9, Hiboy EX6, Hiboy EX6F
Top speed (km/h)Not confirmed30
Nominal motor power (W)Not confirmed500
Claimed range (km)Not confirmed120
Weight (kg)Not confirmed16.5
Maximum load (kg)Not confirmed100
FoldingNot confirmedYes
TyresNot confirmedSolid
SuspensionNot confirmedYes
BrakesNot confirmedHydraulic disc, Mechanical disc
IP ratingNot confirmedIPX4
UL 2272 certifiedNot confirmedYes
Spare parts shopNot confirmedYes

Where each stands against the rest

Bern vs Hiboy
FactBernHiboyMedian
Weight (g)370at the medianNot confirmed370
Warranty12 monthsat the median12 monthsat the median12 months

Median across 16 listed brands.

Pros and cons

Bern

Pros

  • Integrated lights on the Hudson mean a night commute does not depend on a separate lamp.
  • Crash replacement is offered, which matters most for the daily urban riding Bern is built for.
  • Standards cpsc, en 1078 and nta 8776 give the safety case backing beyond the brand's own claims.

Cons

  • Support runs on help centre only, with no listed email or phone line for sizing or fit questions.
  • The entry price of $44.50 sits well above the $9.95 Lumos lists.
  • Warranty cover runs 12 months, so a shell bought later in life has a short claiming window.

Hiboy

Pros

  • Throttle and a removable battery are both present, so a rider can pull away from a standstill and carry the pack indoors to charge.
  • A claimed range of 120 km on a 720 Wh battery gives fat-tire riders usable distance between charges.
  • Hiboy services in-house and runs a spare parts shop, which narrows the gap on dealer-led rivals such as Kalkhoff.

Cons

  • Support runs on email, help centre and community, so buyers with a fault get written answers and a help centre rather than a phone line.
  • The lightest bike still weighs 29 kg, so the folding models suit a car boot more than a stairwell.
  • Crash replacement is not part of the policy, so a written-off bike is not swapped out.

Who each suits

Bern

Who it suits

  • City and e-mtb riders who want visibility and post crash cover in a single helmet.
  • Commuters who weigh a named independent rating above the lowest entry price.
  • Riders buying in a market on Bern's distributor list, AR, AU and BG.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Lumos, if budget decides it: it starts at $9.95 against Bern's $44.50.
  • Hiboy, if you are securing the bike rather than the rider, since Hiboy is a lock.
  • Lumos Helmet, if cost alone matters: it lists $9.95 at the entry level.

Hiboy

Who it suits

  • Riders who want a fat-tire bike with a throttle and a removable battery, and who value one company handling sales and servicing.
  • Commuters who would rather spread the cost than pay CAD 1,142.99 in one go.
  • Shoppers who want bikes, a kick-scooter and a lock from the same seller.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Kalkhoff buyers after hybrid or emtb frames, since those sit outside Hiboy's commuter, city and step through.
  • Tern riders carrying cargo, because cargo is not among Hiboy's commuter, city and step through.

Current offers

Bern

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Subscribe and get 15% off first purchase: 15%

    Cannot be combined with other discounts

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Hiboy

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Subscribe & get 5% off your first order: 5% off first order

    Email newsletter signup before first purchase.

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

  • Discount code

    C$20 off for email subscribers: C$20 off

    Email newsletter signup on the Canadian store.

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

Bern vs Hiboy
CountryBernHiboy
CanadaNoYes

Questions about each

Bern

How much does a Bern helmet cost to buy?+

Bern bike helmets start at $44.50. That places the brand at 12 of 24 brands ranked on price from, making it a mid priced choice rather than a budget one. The figure is a single purchase price, so there is no renewal or subscription to plan around, and costlier models in the range sit above it.

Does a Bern helmet come with a light?+

The Hudson does, with integrated lights built into the shell, so visibility after dark does not depend on a separate lamp. The same model weighs 370 g, which keeps the lamp from turning the helmet into a burden on a long evening ride or a trip carried on a rucksack.

Hiboy

What does a Hiboy e-bike cost?+

The e-bike range opens at CAD 1,142.99 and closes at CAD 1,349.99. That band is narrow, so the commuter, step-through and fat-tire models sit inside one price bracket rather than spanning cheap to premium. Finance is offered, which spreads the entry figure over time.

Can I pay for a Hiboy bike in instalments?+

Finance is offered across the electric bike collection, so the purchase can be split rather than settled up front. The amount follows the same entry and top prices, CAD 1,142.99 and CAD 1,349.99, so choosing a cheaper model finances a smaller sum over the same period.

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