Brand comparison
Segway vs Apollo
Segway scores 6.6 across 8 products; Apollo scores 5.7 across 4. They overlap in electric scooters. That is 100% of what Segway sells and 100% of what Apollo sells. Segway leads on verification, Apollo on battery.
All 12 Segway products
Segway
8 of 12 products scored · $500 – $2,700
Buy Now- Verification — 6.0 against 2.0
All 4 Apollo products
Apollo
4 of 4 products scored · $749 – $2,699
Buy Now- Battery — 6.0 against 4.0
Across everything we scored, Segway sits 0.90 ahead — led by verification.
Brand verdict
ahead · +0.90 (6.6 vs 5.7)
Pick Segway when
Verification matters most6.0vs2.0
Pick Apollo when
Battery matters most6.0vs4.0
Scored 20 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
Segway GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
Overall score 7.2- tame for 72 V
- software speed cap
Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
Overall score 6.2- weight
From owner reviews of each brand's top-scored product in Electric Scooters.
Usability Segway and Apollo, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
VerificationSegway: 6 (higher)Apollo: 2
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- TÜV Rheinland UL 2272 certificate CU 72500334 names the GT3 Pro, model 060202G
- Searched: Certipedia UL Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: TÜV Rheinland Certipedia, ANSI/CAN/UL 2272:2024, 060202G, Ninebot
Apollo top-scored: Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
- UL claimed for Phantom 2.0 Stellar; no record in any directory searched
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
BatterySegway: 4Apollo: 6 (higher)
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- 2,160 Wh (72 V, 30 Ah) on the performance ladder
Apollo top-scored: Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
- 1,800 Wh (60 V, 30 Ah) on the performance scooter ladder
WeightSegway: 5 (higher)Apollo: 3.5
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- 117.1 lb
Apollo top-scored: Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
- 107 lb
Ride HardwareSegway: 8.5 (higher)Apollo: 7.5
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- hydraulic discs front and rear, hydraulic suspension both ends, 11-inch tubeless tires, S-ABS
Apollo top-scored: Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
- hydraulic discs front and rear, hydraulic suspension front and rear, 11-inch tubeless
- Brakes: four-piston calipers, 2.3 mm rotors
FeaturesSegway: 8.5 (higher)Apollo: 7.5
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- one-step fold, lights, turn signals, Apple Find My, display, IPX6, cruise control
Apollo top-scored: Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
- lights, turn signals, Apple Find My, display, IP66
Same score
Warranty & SupportSegway: 3Apollo: 3
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- one year on the battery, two years on the motors
- Conflict: store page shows a two-year limited warranty; the GT3 Pro agreement gives the battery one year
Apollo top-scored: Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
- one year on battery and motor (base listing)
- Option: 2-year variant at $2,999.00
Scored for one brand only
MotorSegway: 5.5Apollo: not scored
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- 3,400 W nominal, two hub motors
- Peak: 7,000 W claimed in total, not scored
Apollo top-scored: Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
- Peak: 3,350 W per motor, two motors, nominal not published, not scored
Social score about Segway and Apollo
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
RedditSegway: 7 (higher)Apollo: 6
Apollo
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- R/ElectricScooters: a thread asking why the subreddit dislikes Apollo drew replies citing cracked stems and slow support, and one rider who returned a Go and a replacement (Apr 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 4 scored products carry this reading.
GoogleSegway: 8Apollo: 8
Segway
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- RiderGuide (measures; affiliate links) calls the Max series the most dependable commuter scooter it has tested and the Max G2 the most reliable scooter under $1,000 it has tested (Jul 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 1 of 8 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia.
Warranty terms
Segway
8 of 8
Apollo
4 of 4
Best Segway vs best Apollo, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Electric Scooters
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1st of 99 in Scooters
Strengths
- Very short stopping distances
- Strong smooth acceleration from two motors
- Long real range at speed
- Stable and smooth on bumpy roads
Drawbacks
- Extremely heavy to move by hand
- Battery covered for half as long as the motor
- No shipping to New York State
- Not as quick as some rivals with the same voltage
APO-SCO-A11-PRO-BEX-01
Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
$2,699
Buy Now20th of 99 in Scooters
Strengths
- Hydraulic brakes stop hard and evenly
- Adjustable hydraulic suspension stays planted
- Fine app tuning of throttle and regen
- Bright lighting with turn signals
Drawbacks
- Very heavy to lift or carry
- Premium price
- Nominal motor power not published
- Only a battery UL listing named in the specs
3rd of 99 in Scooters
Strengths
- Long range for the price
- Very comfortable on rough pavement
- Built-in charger needs only a cable
- Turn signals and a loud horn
Drawbacks
- Heavy to carry far
- Battery covered for only half a year
- Drum brake feels basic
- Top speed needs an app setting
38th of 99 in Scooters
Strengths
- Light to carry for a dual-motor scooter
- Strong pull on steep hills
- Suspension front and rear smooths rough streets
- Turn signals and bright stem light built in
Drawbacks
- Small battery for a performance scooter
- Nominal motor power not published
- Only a rear drum as the mechanical brake
- Small tires feel firm on broken pavement
6th of 99 in Scooters
Strengths
- Holds speed well on long hills
- Plush hydraulic suspension at both ends
- Strong and steady braking
- Turn signals front and rear
Drawbacks
- Too heavy to carry up stairs often
- Real range far below the claim at speed
- Boost mode must be switched on again
- Rear deck tail moves with the suspension
APO-SCO-A11-REG-BEX-01
Apollo Phantom 2.0 (52V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter
$2,199
Buy Now51st of 99 in Scooters
Strengths
- Stable and composed at high speed
- Long travel suspension soaks up potholes
- Bright lighting with turn signals
- Apple Find My helps locate a stolen scooter
Drawbacks
- Very heavy to lift or carry
- Nominal motor power not published
- Mechanical rather than hydraulic brakes
- Cruise control not confirmed in the specs
Segway vs Apollo: the numbers
Segway vs Apollo: common questions
Is Segway or Apollo better?
Segway 6.6 from 8 scored products; Apollo 5.7 from 4.
What is the biggest difference between Segway and Apollo?
Verification: Segway medians 6.0, Apollo medians 2.0 (Segway by 4.0).
Which is better for battery, Segway or Apollo?
Apollo on battery — Segway 4.0, Apollo 6.0.
Which is better for weight, Segway or Apollo?
Segway on weight — Segway 5.0, Apollo 3.5.
Which Segway and Apollo electric scooters should I buy?
Segway: Segway GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter. Apollo: Apollo Phantom 2.0 Stellar (60V) Dual-Motor Performance Electric Scooter.
How does Stuff VS Things score Segway and Apollo?
Our own product medians: 8 Segway and 4 Apollo. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 20 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score