Commuter
Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB
$3,499
Price
60 Nm
Torque
540 Wh
Battery
Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB vs Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0
Two commuter e-bikes at $3,499–$5,199.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 makes 45 Nm more torque.
- The Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 carries 300 Wh more battery.
- The Ultimate T10 HMB costs $1701 less.
- The Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 claims 8 more miles of range.
Every spec, side by side
| Ultimate T10 HMB | Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $3,499 | $5,199.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $6.48 per Wh | $6.19 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 60 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Peak power | — | 810 W |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Active Line Plus (Smart System) | Specialized 3.1 |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 540 Wh | 840 Wh |
| Voltage | 36V | — |
| Capacity | 15 Ah | — |
| Range (claim) | 85 mi | 93 mi |
| Range as stated | 35-85 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) | Up to 150 km (93 mi) |
| Class & speed | ||
| Throttle | No | — |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | — |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 10-speed | — |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Deore 10-speed derailleur, KMC E500EPT chain | — |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | — |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 80 mm | 120 mm |
| Rear travel | — | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | — | No |
| Tires | 700 x 54c (54-622) Schwalbe Smart Sam | 27.5 x 2.6 Hemisphere |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 | 2.2" touchscreen, USB-C charging |
| Frame | Aluminum | Alloy, side-entry battery |
| Sizes | S-L (46-57 cm) | S-XL |
| Step-through option | Yes | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| As the maker states it | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated | No UL certification stated on the product pages we read |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | Up to 10 years on the frame and non-suspension forks, 5 years on suspension forks and paint, 2 years on parts; motor, battery and display 2 years (brand policy) | 2 years on components, lifetime on frames (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026 and www.specialized.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.