Apollo vs Pepper X
There is no fair answer yet: Apollo has no published lab test. Pepper X measures 2,693,000 SHU (guinness record).
Data checked October 20, 2026 · How we rank and verify
not measuredApollo
2,693,000 SHUPepper X
—Heat ratio
UnknownHotter
Side by side
| Apollo | Pepper X | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical heat | not measured | 2,693,000 SHU |
| Measured range | 2,500,000–3,000,000 SHU | 2,693,000 SHU |
| Status | Unverified | Guinness record |
| Species | Capsicum chinense | Capsicum chinense |
| Origin | Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA | Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA |
| Flavour | Not documented | Not documented |
| Colours | Not documented | Not documented |
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Questions
Which is hotter, Apollo or Pepper X?
We can't say: Apollo has no published lab test.
How hot is Apollo?
Apollo: 2,500,000–3,000,000 SHU, unverified.
How hot is Pepper X?
Pepper X: 2,693,000 SHU, guinness record.
Are Apollo and Pepper X the same species?
Yes, both are Capsicum chinense.
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Sources
- Guinness World Records (record page, archived 19 Sep 2024): Pepper X: SHU average, tester, test date, origin, jalapeno comparison
- Guinness World Records news, 16 Oct 2023: Pepper X: announcement date; specimens from the past four years tested at Winthrop
Full source lists are on each pepper's page.