Brand comparison
Segway vs InMotion
Segway scores 6.6 across 8 products; InMotion scores 5.3 across 6. They overlap in electric scooters. That is 100% of what Segway sells and 100% of what InMotion sells. Segway leads on verification, InMotion on weight.
All 12 Segway products
Segway
8 of 12 products scored · $500 – $2,700
Buy Now- Verification — 6.0 against 2.0
All 6 InMotion products
InMotion
6 of 6 products scored · $399 – $1,899
Buy Now- Weight — 7.0 against 5.0
Across everything we scored, Segway sits 1.28 ahead — led by verification.
Brand verdict
ahead · +1.28 (6.6 vs 5.3)
Pick Segway when
Verification matters most6.0vs2.0
Pick InMotion when
Weight matters most7.0vs5.0
Scored 21 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
InMotion RS Jet Performance Electric Scooter
Overall score 5.9- steering damper broke
- rattling kickstand
- finicky fold
From owner reviews of each brand's top-scored product in Electric Scooters.
Usability Segway and InMotion, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
VerificationSegway: 6 (higher)InMotion: 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
InMotion top-scored: RS Jet Performance Electric Scooter
- no UL 2272 record names the RS Jet; maker's TÜV/UL files list other models
- Searched: Certipedia UL Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Ride HardwareSegway: 8.5 (higher)InMotion: 5.5
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- hydraulic discs front and rear, hydraulic suspension both ends, 11-inch tubeless tires, S-ABS
InMotion top-scored: RS Jet Performance Electric Scooter
- hydraulic discs front and rear, front and rear suspension, 11-inch tubeless tires
WeightSegway: 5InMotion: 7 (higher)
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- 117.1 lb
InMotion top-scored: RS Jet Performance Electric Scooter
- 102.5 lb
Warranty & SupportSegway: 3 (higher)InMotion: 1
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
InMotion top-scored: RS Jet Performance Electric Scooter
- six months on the battery, twelve on motor and controller
- Badge: product pages show a 12-Month Warranty badge; the policy gives the battery six months
BatterySegway: 4 (higher)InMotion: 3
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- 2,160 Wh (72 V, 30 Ah) on the performance ladder
InMotion top-scored: RS Jet Performance Electric Scooter
- 1,800 Wh at 72 V on the performance scooter ladder
MotorSegway: 5.5 (higher)InMotion: 4.5
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- 3,400 W nominal, two hub motors
- Peak: 7,000 W claimed in total, not scored
InMotion top-scored: RS Jet Performance Electric Scooter
- 2,400 W nominal total from two 1,200 W hubs
- Peak: 2,300 W per motor claimed, not scored
FeaturesSegway: 8.5 (higher)InMotion: 8
Segway top-scored: GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter
- one-step fold, lights, turn signals, Apple Find My, display, IPX6, cruise control
InMotion top-scored: RS Jet Performance Electric Scooter
- lights, turn signals, app lock, colour display, IP56, cruise
- Fold: the stem folds with a wrench and a pin, not counted as one-step
Social score about Segway and InMotion
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
GoogleSegway: 8 (higher)InMotion: 6.5
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.
InMotion
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- ElectricScooterGuide (measures RIDERGUIDE affiliate code, stated) tested the Climber and the RS Jet and rated both well (Oct 2024, Jul 2025)|New Atlas reviewed the S1F and the RS Jet on units InMotion supplied and praised range and speed (Jun 2025, Jun 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 3 of 6 scored products carry this reading.
- RedditSegway: 7 (higher)InMotion: 6
AmazonSegway: 6 (higher)InMotion: 5
Segway
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- Segway's own Amazon store lists its MAX series at 4.2 stars from 526 ratings and its E-series at 4.1 stars from 327 ratings, both on listings shared across models (Oct 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 3 of 8 scored products carry this reading.
InMotion
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- Inmotion Direct sells the Climber on Amazon at 4.1 stars from 231 ratings, 65% five-star and 14% one-star (Oct 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 5 of 6 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- YouTubeSegway: not scoredInMotion: not scored
- Owner reviewsSegway: not scoredInMotion: not scored
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
InMotion
6 of 6
Best Segway vs best InMotion, 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 126 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
37th of 126 in Scooters
Strengths
- Hydraulic brakes stop with confidence
- Adjustable suspension for rough roads
- Long range per charge
- Cruise button and colour display
Drawbacks
- Too heavy to lift into a car
- Folding latch is finicky
- Battery warranty is only six months
- Kickstand rattles on rough roads
3rd of 126 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
46th of 126 in Scooters
Strengths
- Long range for daily commuting
- Suspension front and rear
- Higher rider weight rating
- Tubeless tires resist flats
Drawbacks
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Turn signals trigger on their own
- Drum brake feels basic
- Battery warranty is only six months
6th of 126 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
78th of 126 in Scooters
Strengths
- Strong climbing power on steep hills
- Light for a dual-motor scooter
- Rain-resistant body for wet commutes
- App lock adds basic theft protection
Drawbacks
- No suspension on rough pavement
- Only one mechanical brake
- Battery warranty is only six months
- Inner tubes can puncture
Segway vs InMotion: the numbers
Segway vs InMotion: common questions
Is Segway or InMotion better?
Segway 6.6 from 8 scored products; InMotion 5.3 from 6.
What is the biggest difference between Segway and InMotion?
Verification: Segway medians 6.0, InMotion medians 2.0 (Segway by 4.0).
Which is better for ride hardware, Segway or InMotion?
Segway on ride hardware — Segway 8.5, InMotion 5.5.
Which is better for weight, Segway or InMotion?
InMotion on weight — Segway 5.0, InMotion 7.0.
Which Segway and InMotion electric scooters should I buy?
Segway: Segway GT3 Pro Performance Electric Scooter. InMotion: InMotion RS Jet Performance Electric Scooter.
How does Stuff VS Things score Segway and InMotion?
Our own product medians: 8 Segway and 6 InMotion. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 21 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score