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Xiaomi 4 Ultra vs. Segway G2: A Comparative Review

8 points · submitted Jun 2024 by u/ZeroGAccelarator · Ninebot MAX G2

Xiaomi 4 Ultra vs. Segway G2: A Comparative Review

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Mediocre-Sundom 8 points · Jun 2024

I have ridden the Xiaomi 4 Ultra and I really didn't like it. Although I really wanted to, as I appreciated its design.

I agree with the most points stated in the post, but here's what I disliked the most:

  1. The suspension just sucks, which is true for almost all the elastomer-based suspension systems - I have no idea why they are even still being used (apart from "they look cool"). Same problem with Ninebot P series, which I have also tried and didn't like for the same reason. It manages to be simultaneously too loose (due to rebound being too slow) and too stiff at the same time. G2's springs are miles ahead.
  2. The motor brakes are anemic. I ride my G2 with the "strong" energy recovery mode, so I barely even use the mechanical brakes. On Xiaomi it's pretty much impossible - the motor doesn't offer enough braking power.
  3. The build quality feels cheap and rattly. Which is just entirely unacceptable for a scooter that has started at 1000 EUR price point (cheaper now, but still feels overpriced).
  4. Range. I have gotten about 25 km out of Xiaomi 4 Ultra, while I can reliable get 35 km out of G2 Max. While part of it is due to Xiaomi being 48v, as opposed to Ninebot's 36v, it really doesn't provide enough advantage in a day-to-day use. Xiaomi doesn't feel much more powerful, so the sacrifice in range is pointless.

If Xiaomi 4 Ultra was 500 EUR - fair enough, I could live with these issues. But a grand? Sorry, that must be some joke.

doublethree3 1 points · Sep 2024

I don't know what kind of Xiaomi 4 Ultra you have. Perhaps some defective piece. My feelings are exactly opposite to what you wrote.

  1. Suspension is SO much better than any spring based shocks I've ever used in an escooter. And I always preferred suspended scooters as my spine is giving me hell otherwise.
  2. Medium recovery setting is enough for me to brake in normal conditions but I still prefer to use the drum brake
  3. The build quality struck me as sturdy and tidy. It just looks fine and feels fine. Much better than any kugoo, kukirin and the rest of Chinese clones. G2 looks like Ultra's cheap knock-off although it's still Xiaomi owned company.
  4. My weight is 88kg and the range on my Xiaomi 4 Ultra is exactly 42,5 km (give or take 2km for weather conditions) I paid about 700 EUR for mine and it's an adequate price.

All in all, I enjoy every moment riding this thing, it feels stable and safe.

One and only con is the blocked controller so you can't modify the software but given the overall quality I can easily live with that.

123lYT 3 points · Jun 2024

Xiaomi mi4 ultra - made by navee and no available spare parts Segway g2 - all spare parts available

Educational_Yam_6270 1 points · Sep 2024

Xiaomi have 54V battery also capacity can be seen on app

jana200v2 1 points · Jun 2024

Ngl, my g2 never braked while going downhill, when going above 25, it start braking a little when going above 35, which I think make sence (and I don't know about the xiaomi, but I really like the little bip it makes when going above 35 to warn you about the speed, since I don't always look the dashboard, it's a clever way to tell you that you are overspeeding). Also, I have no issue going over the 25 speed limit, just in the basic app, change the sport mode setting and boom, 35 max speed. (Might be because I have a US vertion tho)