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Segway Ninebot Max G3 Plus vs Segway Ninebot Max G30P
The Segway Ninebot Max G3 Plus has the longer estimated range — 28.7 miles against 22 — because it carries 717 Wh to the Segway Ninebot Max G30P’s 551. The Segway Ninebot Max G30P is the lighter of the two at 41.2 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 28.7 mi | 22 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 56 mi (2x the estimate) | 40 mi (1.8x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 28 mph | 18 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 850 W (2,200 W peak) | Single motor, 350 W (700 W peak) |
| Battery | 717 Wh at 47 V | 551 Wh at 36 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.6 Wh/$ | 0.55 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 13 Wh/lb | 13 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 56 lb — rolls only | 41.2 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 286 lb | 220 lb |
| Rated grade | 30% | 20% |
| Tires | 11" self-healing | 10" self-healing |
| Suspension | Dual | None |
| Brakes | Front and rear 140 mm double-piston mechanical discs, with electronic brake | Front drum with rear electronic brake |
| IP rating | IPX6 | IPX5 |
| Charge time | 4 h | 6 h |
| Folded size | 48.1 x 23.2 x 23.3 in | 45.9 x 18.6 x 21.0 in |
| Deck width | 7.9 in | — |
| Lights | 6 W headlight, turn indicators, ambient lighting | Headlight |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$1,200 | ~$1,000 |
Segway Ninebot Max G3 Plus: the case against
- 56 lb is heavy to carry; the F3 is about 39 lb
- The 56-mile figure is quoted at 10 mph, so expect far less at 20 mph and 22 miles in boost mode
- 28 mph requires switching on High Speed in the app; the factory limit is 20 mph
- $1,199.99 store price is $200 above the Max G3 and the gain is mostly range, not speed
- Both discs are mechanical; reviewers wanted hydraulic
Segway Ninebot Max G30P: the case against
- CPSC recall (March 20, 2025): the folding mechanism can fail while riding; free maintenance kit from Segway, 800-914-6110, service.segway.com/recall
- No suspension at either wheel
- 18 mph top speed and a 350 W nominal motor
- 220 lb rider limit, 66 lb below the Max G3
- $999.99 list for a 2020 design when the Max G3 is on sale at the same price