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Apollo Go Electric Scooter vs Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Apollo Go Electric Scooter ranks higher (#3 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on real-world range, weight & folding, durability & support.
The biggest complaint about the Apollo Go Electric Scooter is heavy for a commuter; for the Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter it's very heavy. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Apollo Go Electric Scooter | Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in electric scooters | #3 | #4 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$$ |
| Type | Commuter | Performance |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | — | 11% |
| Overall score | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Real-world range | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Ride comfort | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Brakes & safety | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Weight & folding | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| Durability & support | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Price tiers: $ under $400 · $$ $400–900 · $$$ over $900. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Apollo Go Electric Scooter
- Heavy for a commuter
Tom's Guide's reviewer prefers commuter scooters under 30 lb; the Go weighs 46 lb and doesn't fold compactly enough for many train seats.
Source: Tom's Guide (Apollo Go review), CNET - Finicky folding latch
Tom's Guide says the latch that holds the handlebars to the deck sometimes needs a jiggle to release.
Source: Tom's Guide (Apollo Go review) - Slow acceleration out of the box
Tom's Guide found it slow to accelerate at first, though acceleration and braking can be adjusted in the app. Turning could be a little tighter.
Source: Tom's Guide (Apollo Go review)
Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter
- Very heavy
At 65.5 lb, Tom's Guide says it's not something you'd want to carry up and down stairs, even folded.
- Short range at top speed
Tom's Guide extrapolated about 15.2 miles riding near top speed with hills (Segway claims 18.6 at top speed, 43.5 at 9.3 mph). Amazon owners are mixed on battery life.
- Jumpy throttle at low speed
Tom's Guide says the torquey motor could jolt it forward with a light tap, which took some getting used to.
Who should pick which
Pick the Apollo Go Electric Scooter if
First-time riders who want a smooth ride
Tuning acceleration and braking in an app
Riding in the rain (IP66)
Skip it if: You need something under 30 lb; You must tuck it under a train seat; You want to buy on Amazon
Pick the Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter if
Mixed pavement, grass and dirt paths
Hilly routes
Riders who don't need to carry it
Skip it if: You'll carry it up stairs; You want more than 25 mph; You need long range at full speed
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