{"id":15387,"date":"2021-06-15T01:42:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T01:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/envyride.com\/?p=15387"},"modified":"2022-01-01T05:22:08","modified_gmt":"2022-01-01T05:22:08","slug":"gotrax-gmax-ultra-vs-segway-ninebot-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/envyride.com\/gotrax-gmax-ultra-vs-segway-ninebot-max\/","title":{"rendered":"GoTrax Gmax Ultra vs. Segway Ninebot Max: Which is the Best Electric Scooter?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Whether you’re looking for a Segway electric scooter or one of the GoTrax products, you’re in for a world of excitement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both of these electric scooters offer a great ride and plenty of features, but which product is better? Which has a more affordable price and is the difference in price worth it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GoTrax and Segway are two of the best scooter companies that offer a couple of choices for commuters looking for an electric scooter with huge range and tons of features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’re putting the top-of-the line models, the GoTrax Gmax Ultra and the Segway Ninebot scooter head-to-head to see which is the better ride for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The GoTrax G Max Ultra <\/a>scooter has a bold design and is clearly built to be lightweight and ready for the fast-paced world of commuting. The Ninebot scooter has a sturdier design that can accommodate two riders while still allowing the average daily commuter to travel long distances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Both scooters have locking features, LED headlight and 10′ pneumatic tires. When it comes to the stats, they are usually within a few points of each other. With so much similarity, are there any features that really stand out? <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Both the GoTrax Gmax Ultra and the Segway Ninebot Max<\/a> have similar features, but there are a few standouts that should be noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Segway is the only one of the two that has an integrated app which is only going to get more and more useful as smart technology advances. It also features a different suite of battery safety features as well as drum brakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The GoTrax G Max Ultra has a higher top speed and huge range<\/a>. It also uses more modern braking technology (disc brake). The GoTrax scooter does lack an app and can only comfortably fit a single rider. <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Now let’s really get into these scooters and what makes them tick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The GoTrax Gmax Ultra <\/a>was performance built to give commuters the most possible advantage. It has a lightweight design that will have you reaching speeds of 20 miles per hour while still getting a huge range of 45 miles. When you’re heading to and from work or school every day, those stats are highly prized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Segway’s Ninebot Max<\/a> is an all around powerhouse. It weighs more and is larger than the GoTrax Gmax Ultra which means it has better handling, and it can take bumps on the road with more grace. It’s top speed and range are also within a stone’s throw of the GoTrax Gmax Ultra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s go point by point and see which of these scooters wins our head to head comparison. <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Let’s climb some hills!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If there’s one thing electric scooter fans have dreaded for the longest time, it’s been hills. Any incline greater than a few percent was more than early electric scooters could handle. Thankfully, today’s scooters are more ready to tackle these inclines. While you won’t be scaling a shear wall with either of these scooters, you can tackle most everyday commuter hills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Segway Ninebot <\/a>has the superior hill climbing potential out of these scooters. It has the ability to power through inclines up to 20% in steepness. This can easily handle prolonged rides up casually raising slopes. What about our other contender?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The GoTrax scooter has a lower performance when it comes to inclines. This scooter tackles steep 15deg hills. This might not sound like a lot, but you’ll notice it when you’re out riding. That 5% difference is the difference between hauling your scooter up roads and being able to just coast along. That’s something you’re going to feel if your commute has lots of hills, slopes, and inclines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Segway Ninebot electric scooter is the clear winner here. Some of our categories don’t have such clear winners, but that 5% boost will make a huge difference over time. We’d go as far as to say that if your daily commute has lots of hills, this Segway feature might be enough to edge it out altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you reach the top of your hill, which of these scooters is safer to lock up and leave alone? <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n There are two security features to talk about when it comes to electric scooters: battery safety and locking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s start with battery safety. Lithium ion batteries can be dangerous if they are improperly installed, but both of these scooters have great safety standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is what the Segway Ninebot has for battery safety features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The GoTrax Gmax <\/a>electric scooter takes a similar approach with these battery security features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This isn’t the only security feature you need on your electric scooter. Locking mechanisms are just as important for eclectic scooters as they are for bikes. Whether you’re riding to school or to get lunch with friends, you might not be able to take your scooter with you everywhere you go. Here’s how these two stack up when it’s time to lock up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Segway Ninebot features an digital lock. This lock will protect your scooter from anyone using it until you unlock it. The lock can also be controlled with the Segway app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The GoTrax has a different approach to locking and safety. While it also has an digital lock, you lock the scooter from the LED display instead of within an app (GoTrax doesn’t have an app)The GoTrax also has an integrated tiller cable lock. This means you don’t have to haul around another scooter lock when you’re out on the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is another close race between two similar scooters, but we have to give it to the GoTrax Gmax Ultra. The integrated tiller cable lock is a convenient and time saving feature that makes sure you never leave home without a lock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another key safety and security feature on your scooter are the brakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n This might be the single most interesting category for these scooters. This is where they take their biggest departures from each other. While many of their other features are within a few steps of each other, these companies took two completely different routes to handling braking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Being able to safely brake is one of the most important parts of a long-distance commuter scooter. If you can’t comfortably brake or be able to rely on your brakes in an emergency, you might as well get a different scooter. Lucky for us, both of these scooters have excellent braking technology. Let’s take a look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Segway Ninebot electric scooter has the more complex braking system out of the two. This electric scooter combines a front wheel mechanical drum brake, a rear wheel brake that is electric and regenerative, and simultaneous dual braking system for maximum performance. These are some impressive features, but what do they mean for your daily experience? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Regenerative braking is a great feature. It lets you get some charge back into your batteries each time you brake. While it won’t top off your batteries, it will add up over time. The dual braking gives you more control over stopping situations and provides a greater layer of safety while riding. Now let’s focus on those drum brakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where the braking on the Segway Ninebot Max takes a step backwards from the GoTrax Gmax Ultra. Drum brakes are an old-fashioned braking technology that is just not as reliable as a disc brake. While these scooters have modest speeds and both braking technologies are safe for this application, why settle for a lower safety standard?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s where the GoTrax Gmax Ultra takes over. It’s dual braking system employs a disc brake instead of a drum brake. This is a more modern braking technology. So, what makes disc brake better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Disc brakes not only wear down slower, they also have more stopping power. This means that if you have to suddenly brake to avoid a collision, the disc brake will stop you faster and help you stay in control of your e scooter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The loss of regenerative braking in the GoTrax is a mild tradeoff when it comes to this safety and performance boost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this category, the GoTrax Gmax Ultra is the hands down winner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With great braking comes the ability to control great speeds. Which of these scooters is faster? <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Part of owning an electric scooter is being able to reach a good cruising speed. While top speed is high on the list of everyone’s electric scooter wish list, there are other factors to consider when it comes to just how fast your scooter can go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s talk about the speed and acceleration differences between these two scooters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Segway Ninebot Max electric scooter has the lower top speed out of the two. This scooter will have you reaching speeds of 18.6 miles per hour. This speed is reached through the scooter’s 350-watt high torque motor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The GoTrax Gmax Ultra electric scooter has a similar high torque motor which also has 350 watts of power. However, the GoTrax Gmax Ultra scooter pushes out an extra 1.4 mph for a top speed of 20 miles per hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s not the end of this story. The Segway has a few speed-related tricks up its sleeve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ninebot Max scooter features a three speed selection mode that can totally change your riding experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Riders will have their choice between Eco, Standard, and Sports modes. Eco does exactly what you think it will. This mode lowers the overall power of the scooter, but saves battery life. The Sports mode pulls out all the stops and diverts more power to the engine for high performance. Standard mode is the middle ground between these two settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If we’re picking the best scooter just for maximum top speed, it has to go the GoTrax scooter<\/a>, but the Segway Ninebot electric scooter does have its perks in this category. While it’s not the fastest of the two, the Segway’s additional features make it stand out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end of the day, this head to head is about raw speed so the GoTrax scooter is the clear winner here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Speed is great, but these are commuter scooters. Which one of these two is more convenient to carry around? <\/p>\n\n\n\nGoTrax Gmax Ultra vs. Segway Ninebot Max: Major Differences <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In-Depth Comparison: GoTrax Gmax Ultra vs. Segway Ninebot Max <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hill Climbing Abilities <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Security \/ Locking <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Brake Performance: Drum Brake vs. Disc Brake <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Acceleration & Maximum Speed <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n