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Segway Ninebot Max G3 vs NIU KQi3 Max
The NIU KQi3 Max has the longer estimated range — 24.3 miles against 23.9 — because it carries 608 Wh to the Segway Ninebot Max G3’s 597. The NIU KQi3 Max is the lighter of the two at 46.3 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
Segway Ninebot
Segway Ninebot Max G3
23.9 mi estimated · 50 mi claimed · 24.9 mi tested
| Estimated range | 23.9 mi | 24.3 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 50 mi (2.1x the estimate) | 40.4 mi (1.7x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 24.9 mi | 31.1 mi |
| Top speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 850 W (2,000 W peak) | Single motor, 450 W (900 W peak) |
| Battery | 597 Wh at 46.8 V | 608 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.6 Wh/$ | 0.61 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 11 Wh/lb | 13 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 53.6 lb — curb lift | 46.3 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 286 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | 30% | 20% |
| Tires | 11" tubeless | 9.5" tubeless |
| Suspension | Dual | None |
| Brakes | Dual mechanical disc with regen | Dual mechanical disc with regen |
| IP rating | IPX6 | IP54 |
| Charge time | 3.5 h | 8 h |
| Folded size | 48 x 23.2 x 23.3 in | 46.5 x 21.3 x 19.7 in |
| Deck width | 7.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight, turn signals | Headlight, taillight |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$999 | ~$999 |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
Segway Ninebot Max G3: the case against
- Owners report about 14 miles in sport mode against a 50-mile claim
- 53.6 lb is a two-hand lift, not a carry
- Priced at the point where dual-motor performance scooters start
- Ships limited to 20 mph; the 28 mph mode is unlocked in Segway's app
NIU KQi3 Max: the case against
- No suspension on 9.5-inch tires at 20 mph
- Eight-hour charge is the longest in NIU's commuter range
- Owners report front-wheel instability on debris-strewn bike lanes
- IP54 is a splash rating, not a wet-weather rating