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GoTrax G4
$599
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Niu KQi3 Pro
$699
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| For beginners | ✔ |
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| Premium quality | ✖ | ✖ | |||
| For commuting | ✔ |
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| Comfort | ✔ |
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| Speed/power | ✖ | ✖ | |||
| Climbing hills | ✖ | ✖ | |||
| Long range | ✔ | ✖ | |||
| Offroad | ✖ | ✖ | |||
| Heavy adults | ✖ | ✖ | |||
| Portability | ✔ |
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| Waterproof | ✔ |
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| Big tires | ✔ |
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| Design | ✖ | ✖ | |||
| Safety | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Seat | ✖ | ✖ | |||
| Low maintenance | ✔ |
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| No flats | ✖ | ✖ | |||
| Removable battery | ✖ | ✖ | |||
| For children | ✖ | ✖ | |||
Scores and ratings |
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| Overall Score | 63 |
64 |
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| Quality & Lifespan | 74 |
70 |
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| Value for money | 86 |
81 |
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| Ride experience | 77 |
63 |
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| Speed | 32 |
32 |
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| Acceleration | 35 |
32 |
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| Climbing | 62 |
69 |
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| Range | 40 |
50 |
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| Brakes | 77 |
82 |
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| Suspension | 64 |
71 |
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| Portability | 87 |
77 |
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| Maintenance | 56 |
42 |
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Specifications |
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| Speed | 20 mph32 kmh | 20 mph32 kmh | |||
| Range | 25 mi40 km | 31 mi50 km |
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| Climb angle (°) | 15 |
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| Motors | rear hub |
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| Real power (W) | 350 |
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| Peak power (W) | 350 | 700 |
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| Battery voltage (V) | 36 | 48 |
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| Battery capacity (Wh) | 374 | 486 |
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| Battery type | smart battery management system |
lithium | |||
| Charging time (h) | 5 |
6 | |||
| IP Rating | IP54 |
IP54 | |||
| Weight | 36 lbs16.3 kg | 45 lbs20.3 kg | |||
| Weight limit | 220 lbs100 kg | 265 lbs120 kg |
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| Tire size | 10 |
9.5×2.5 | |||
| Tire type | pneumatic | pneumatic tubeless | |||
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| Foldable? | yes | yes | |||
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| Materials | aluminum | aerospace grade aluminum | |||
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| Brakes | dual electronic KERS |
front and rear disk brake, regenerative braking | |||
| Brake distance (m) | 6 m | 6 m | |||
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| Lights | LED headlight + rear brake |
front LED, brake light, reflective stickers | |||
| Screen & controls | digital display | LED display |
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| Speed modes | 4 | ||||
| Cruise control | yes |
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| Keys | digital lock | ||||
| Alarm | |||||
| App | yes | ||||
| Warranty | 12 months | 1 year | |||
| Returns | 14 days | 30 days | |||
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| Folded dimensions | |||||
| Unfolded dimensions | 42.13 * 17.91 * 47.24 in107 * 45.5 * 120 cm | 46.06 * 21.34 * 47.24 in117 * 54.2 * 120 cm | |||
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| Deck width | 6.69 in17 cm | ||||
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Tests |
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| Speed test (EScooterNerds) | 32 kmh 20 mph | ||||
| Speed tests (third party) | 32 kmh 20 mph | 31 kmh 19 mph | |||
| Range test (EScooterNerds) | 35.4 km 22 mi | ||||
| Range tests (Other) | 40 km 25 mi | 48 km 30 mi | |||
| Climb test ° (Other) | 15 | ||||
| Braking distance test (Other) | 6 m | 6 m | |||
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| Waterproofing test (EScooterNerds) | no issues in light rain | ||||
| Waterproofing test (third party) | no issues in moderate rain | ||||
Important |
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| Best seller | GoTrax | Amazon | |||
| Shipping | free, US, Canada, 3-5 days | free, worldwide, 1-10 business days | |||
| Warranty | 12 months | 1 year | |||
| Returns | 14 days | 30 days | |||
| Customer support | excellent | good | |||
| Buying |
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When to buy the GoTrax G4?
Generally, I think the GoTrax G4 will be a better choice both in terms of quality and value for money, which rarely hapens in the scooter world. It is also lighter, and easier to maintain and fix.
It is a little cheaper, too, though not by a lot.
When to buy the Niu KQI3 Pro?
The Niu KQI3 Pro will have better performance in general, especially in terms of range. It also comes with better features.
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