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Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter vs Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3
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 #2 of 8) and scores better on weight & folding. Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3 wins on real-world range, brakes & safety.
The biggest complaint about the Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter is range well short of the claim; for the Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3 it's twitchy throttle. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter | Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in electric scooters | #1 | #2 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$$ |
| Type | Commuter | Performance |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 7% | 14% |
| Overall score | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Real-world range | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Ride comfort | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Brakes & safety | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Weight & folding | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Durability & support | 3.5 | 3.5 |
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.
Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3
- Twitchy throttle
Tom's Guide found that pressing the throttle partway could make it lurch forward, and it briefly slowed after potholes. A firmware update helped somewhat. Amazon owners are mixed on maneuverability.
- Range depends heavily on riding style
Claimed 50 miles (Eco) or 25 miles (Sport). Tom's Guide's review worked out about 11 miles riding hard in Sport mode. Amazon owners are mixed on battery life, with some reporting battery issues.
- Heavy
At about 54 lb, Tom's Guide says you'll want something lighter if you carry it up or down stairs.
Source: Tom's Guide (best electric scooters), CNET
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 Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3 if
Long commutes and hilly routes
Keeping up with city traffic (28 mph)
Riders who want Find My and app locking
Skip it if: You have to carry it up stairs; You want rear turn signals (see the Max G3 Plus); Your local speed limit for scooters is 15-20 mph
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