Head to head · Updated Oct 11, 2026
ANCHEER 27.5" eMTB vs TST R004
Two budget e-bikes with very different ideas: a light 27.5 in eMTB and a full-suspension fat-tire bike.
ANCHEER
ANCHEER 27.5" Electric Mountain Bike, 48V 499Wh
- Top speed
- —
- Battery
- 499 Wh
- Range claim
- 55 mi
- Weight
- 52 lb
Under $500See today's price on Amazon
TST
TST R004 Fat Tire Electric Bike, 48V 15Ah
- Top speed
- —
- Battery
- 720 Wh
- Range claim
- 60 mi
- Weight
- 66 lb
$500–$700See today's price on Amazon
Quick verdict
Which one should you buy?
The ANCHEER is lighter, UL-certified and has 1,000+ ratings. The TST gives a bigger battery, full suspension and 450 lb capacity, with a short warranty.
Choose the ANCHEER 27.5" eMTB if…
You want a proven, light budget bike for paved roads and light trails.
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How they stack up
- ANCHEER 27.5" eMTB
- TST R004
Key differences
By the numbers
- ANCHEER 27.5" eMTB sits in a lower price range: Under $500 vs $500–$700
- TST R004 has the bigger battery: 720 Wh vs 499 Wh
- TST R004 has the stronger rated motor: 749 W vs 500 W
- ANCHEER 27.5" eMTB is lighter to carry: 52 lb vs 66 lb
- TST R004 carries more weight (claimed): 450 lb vs 265 lb
- TST R004 has wider tires: 4 in vs 2.1 in
- ANCHEER 27.5" eMTB is rated higher on Amazon: 4.3★ (1,026 ratings) vs 4.2★ (421)
Full specs
Spec by spec
| Spec | ANCHEER 27.5" eMTB | TST R004 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor & speed | ||
| Motor, rated | 500 W | 749 W |
| Motor, peak (claimed) | 750 W | 2,000 W |
| E-bike class | Not confirmed (top speed not published) | Not confirmed (top speed not published) |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 499 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Voltage | 48 V | 48 V |
| Range, best case (claimed) | 55 mi | 60 mi |
| Charge time | 3 h | 6.5 h |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Ride & comfort | ||
| Wheel size | 27.5 in | 20 in |
| Tire width | 2.1 in | 4 in |
| Suspension | Lockable front fork | Full (front + rear) |
| Brakes | Disc | Mechanical disc |
| Gears | 21 | 7 |
| Size & fit | ||
| Bike weight | 52 lb | 66 lb |
| Max load (claimed) | 265 lb | 450 lb |
| Frame | Aluminum mountain frame | Steel |
| Folds | No | No |
| Safety & support | ||
| UL 2849 certified | Yes | No |
| Lights | Front | Front |
| Warranty | 1 year | 180 days |
| Editor scores (0–10) | ||
| Motor & speed | 5 | 7 |
| Battery | 3 | 6 |
| Ride comfort | 5 | 7 |
| Portability | 6 | 5 |
| Brakes & safety | 6 | 4 |
| Build & support | 5 | 4 |
| Value | 10 | 8 |
| Overall editor score | 5.9 | 6.1 |
“Best” marks the stronger value in each row. A dash means the value isn’t published. ANCHEER 27.5" eMTB wins 4 spec rows, TST R004 wins 6. Scores follow our rating rules.
Pros & cons
What owners and specs say
ANCHEER 27.5" eMTB
- Most-reviewed bike here
- 52 lb aluminum
- 499 Wh, 3 h charge
- 21 speeds
- Top speed not stated
- Uncomfortable stock seat
- Narrow tires for loose trails
TST R004
- 720 Wh battery
- Full suspension
- 450 lb rating
- Low price range
- 180-day warranty
- Third-party seller
- Hardware may need tightening