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Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter vs Apollo Go Electric Scooter
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter ranks higher (#1 vs #3 of 8) and scores better on weight & folding. Apollo Go Electric Scooter wins on real-world range, durability & support.
The biggest complaint about the Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter is range well short of the claim; for the Apollo Go Electric Scooter it's heavy for a commuter. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter | Apollo Go Electric Scooter | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in electric scooters | #1 | #3 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$ |
| Type | Commuter | Commuter |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 7% | — |
| Overall score | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Real-world range | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Ride comfort | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Brakes & safety | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Weight & folding | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Durability & support | 3.5 | 4.5 |
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
Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter
- Range well short of the claim
Tom's Guide got about 10 miles riding only in Sport mode, versus 17.5 miles claimed for that mode (34 miles in Eco). Wirecutter's 10-mile city loop left 3 of 10 bars.
- App required to start, and awkward controls
Wirecutter had to pair it with the Segway app and sit through a long firmware update before riding, and had trouble on the first try. Cruise control must be enabled in the app, and switching modes takes a firm double-press of the power button.
Source: Wirecutter - Heavy, and only so-so on hills
Wirecutter measured 41.4 lb and had to stomp hard on the folding latch. Tom's Guide says it held about 10 mph on a 6% grade and slowed as the battery dropped. Amazon owners are mixed on its weight.
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)
Who should pick which
Pick the Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter if
Everyday commuting on rough city streets
Riders who want turn signals and Find My tracking
Bigger feet (deck an inch longer than the Gotrax G4)
Skip it if: You need to climb steep hills often; You don't want to use an app; You carry it up stairs every day
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
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