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Hover-1 Ace R450 vs Segway Ninebot F2
The Hover-1 Ace R450 has the longer estimated range — 15 miles against 14.7 — because it carries 374 Wh to the Segway Ninebot F2’s 367. The Segway Ninebot F2 is the lighter of the two at 37.9 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 15 mi | 14.7 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25.6 mi (1.7x the estimate) | 25 mi (1.7x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 18 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 450 W | Single motor, 350 W (700 W peak) |
| Battery | 374 Wh at 36 V | 367 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.53 Wh/$ | 0.52 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 9 Wh/lb | 10 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 41.67 lb — curb lift | 37.9 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 264 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | — | 18% |
| Tires | 10" self-healing | 10" self-healing |
| Suspension | Front | None |
| Brakes | Front drum and rear disc | Front disc with rear electronic anti-lock brake |
| IP rating | — | IPX5 |
| Charge time | — | 6.5 h |
| Folded size | 47.24 x 20.27 x 21.30 in | 45 x 22.4 x 19.1 in |
| Lights | Not itemised on the maker's page | Headlight, turn indicators |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Approx. price | ~$700 | ~$700 |
Hover-1 Ace R450: the case against
- $700 is a lot for a 374 Wh pack
- One-year limited warranty
- Price on the page and the listed reference price disagree
- IP rating, hill grade and charge time are not published
Segway Ninebot F2: the case against
- No suspension at either wheel
- 367 Wh is the same pack the G30LP carries; 18 mph top speed
- $699.99 is the F3 sale price, and the F3 has dual suspension and 477 Wh
- No cruise control listed in Segway specs