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Segway Ninebot E3 Pro 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
Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter ranks higher (#1 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on weight & folding. Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter wins on durability & support.
The biggest complaint about the Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter is range well short of the claim; for the Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter it's very heavy. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Segway Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter | Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in electric scooters | #1 | #4 |
| Price tier | $$ | $$$ |
| Type | Commuter | Performance |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 7% | 11% |
| Overall score | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Real-world range | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ride comfort | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Brakes & safety | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Weight & folding | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Durability & support | 3.5 | 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
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 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 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 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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