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Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3 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 Kickscooter Max G3 ranks higher (#2 vs #4 of 8) and scores better on real-world range, brakes & safety, weight & folding. Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter wins on durability & support.
The biggest complaint about the Segway Ninebot Kickscooter Max G3 is twitchy throttle; 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 Kickscooter Max G3 | Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro Electric Scooter | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in electric scooters | #2 | #4 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$$ |
| Type | Performance | Performance |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 14% | 11% |
| Overall score | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Real-world range | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Ride comfort | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Brakes & safety | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Weight & folding | 2.0 | 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 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
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 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
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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