Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320 REVIEW: Is It The Best Self Balancing Scooter 2018?

What do you know about alternative transport? Scooters, bicycles? Yes, but now it is in the past. Rollers, skateboards? It’s just a fun, not a real transport. If you are looking for more serious transport with high speed and long battery life, then you should look for self balancing scooter.

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Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320 is one of the best self balancing scooter in 2018. It is quite cheap, easy to use and compact. It seems that manufacturer created a perfect device for transportation in urban conditions. So, today we have full review of Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320.

Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320: Package

All parts of Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320 are sold in a rectangular box of solid cardboard with a black glossy finish. You can read the basic information about self balancing scooter on the box, such as:

• manufacturer and place of assembly;
• the supplier;
• rules of operation;
• assembly sequences;
• methods of application.

Also there are photos with different points of use and technical specifications.

Inside the box you can find following things:

• control knob;
• non-separable module – wheels and crossbar;
• charging cable;
• power adapter;
• adapter for inflating the wheels;
• documentation;
• a disk with an electronic version of user manual and software.

As you can see, the package is simple, but practical. The manufacturer decided not to overload the user with advertising booklets or extra information.

Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320: Assembly

Assembly is performed in a few minutes and after recharging the device is ready to work. In fact, you can understand how to assembly it without instructions, because it takes only two actions – to connect the handle to the platform for the feet and download the app on your smartphone. We will talk about app a little later.

Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320: Design

Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320 doesn’t differ from other self balancing scooters. The components are as follows:

• two wheels with a diameter of 10.5 inches each;
• foot platform with corrugated rubber coated pedals;
• steering wheel for knee control;
• additional pull-out handle.

The segments are produced in two color variants – white and black. Both look stylish, but we think that black color of Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320 is more practical in operation. The body is made of magnesium alloy used in aviation, so there is no fear for strength. Front and rear platform is equipped with LED lights.

The wheels of thick rubber have decorative inserts of red color on the disks. Under the control handle are located LED indicators:

• Bluetooth;
• Charging level;
• Maximum speed limit;
• Anti-theft system.

Under these LED lights you can see the charging socket, protected by a sliding cover with the corresponding designation.The body itself is equipped with only the most useful indicators, giving maximum information about the system and not distracting the user while driving.

Most of the elements are not foldable. So, it will not be possible to remove the wheels protected by special arcs, or to disassemble the steering wheel, although it is not so difficult if necessary.

The control handle, incidentally, is adjustable in height – just press the button in the middle and fixing the inner tube will loosen, after which it can be pulled out or, conversely, reduced. There are no decorations on the body – everything is extremely strict and stylish. The impression of an extremely expensive device enhances the monochrome coloration.

With standard molding, the dimensions are 611x526x262 mm, and if you maximally extend the steering wheel, the height increases up to 811 mm. The weight does not change – 12.8 kg.

Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320: Specifications

Particularly there is nothing to review. The basis of the self balancing scooter is an electric drive – 2 modules of 800 W each. It depends on them the maximum speed, which is 18 km/h, and the speed of acceleration. The last parameter is 12 km/h in the first 5 seconds of driving. The maximum weight for which the device is designed is 120 kg, although, given its size, it is still not recommended to ride by large people.

A distinctive feature of this model is the increased level of hermetic enclosure. It has protection by standard IP54. It means that rain, snow, mud and shallow puddles will not cause any harm. Unlike most self balancing scooters (as well as hoverboards or electric bikes), Segway miniPro 320 can be used in almost any weather.

The manufacturer also took care of temperature-resistant coating. It is quite correct self balancing scooter works at values ​​from -10 to 45 degrees Celsius.

Another important detail – the angles of inclination. Here it is worth highlighting two points:

1. Board with pedals has the function of automatic balancing, that is, it is independently adjusted and aligned parallel to the ground.
2. Segway overcomes the slides with a slope of not more than 15 degrees. A good indicator, considering that many models do not climb even 10 degrees.

A special attention is paid to the wheels. The fact that they are made of rubber, of course, pleases. The manufacturer decided not to save and used good material. In addition, they have protectors. If many models require flat asphalt, then Ninebot N3M320 miniPRO easily overcomes dirt roads, grass and even shallow snow. We should note the innovative technology of automatic distribution of efforts of engines. Its essence is in a short-term increase in power to overcome obstacles. For this self balancing scooter will not be a problem:

• pit;
• cracks;
• irregularities;
• hillocks;
• even curbs.

It will overcome these defects on the road, simply giving more power to both wheels at the same time, or only one if the obstacle is on the right or left. However, don’t forget that self balance scooter is designed for movement around the city. If you use it off-road, it will probably affect its performance not in the most pleasant way.

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Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320: Functions

In addition to physical modules, the device also has some software with smart functions. So, the software provides following functions:

• Processing external signals and providing remote control or its blocking;
• “Lock” mode, completely disconnecting the self balancing scooter to avoid theft;
• synchronizing indicators of the movement of the device and smartphone;
• automatic protection against short circuits and overheating, which also reports on the voltage drop (when the battery is discharged) and increases to critical values ​​during charging.

Of course, there is no need to wait for full automation, for example, an autopilot. But the available functions for such a small device is quite enough.

Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320: Lighting

Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320 can be used even in the dark. It is equipped with powerful LED lamps:

• Front lamps, illuminating the route of movement;
• rear lamps;
• turn signals of classic orange color;
• decorative LEDs, located behind, immediately under the pedals.

By the way, about the latter: there is an opportunity to change their color, intensity and pattern of flicker. This is done only for fun, and, although it does not carry a practical function, it looks very beautiful.

There is also LED indication of the “instrument panel”. It is under the control handle, and is mentioned above in the text, with a detailed description of the elements.

Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320: Control

The devices with electric or magnetic drives have a general unpleasant detail – high exactingness to coordination of movements. You have to spend a lot of time on their development. Thus, hoverboards are managed solely by the displacement of the user’s center of gravity, which requires a well-developed skill. In many cases it is unsafe, for example, when there are unexpected obstacle, the body involuntarily jerks, and the fall is inevitable. The same system with a mono-wheel.

If we talk about self balancing scooter (such as Segway miniPro 320), the situation is fundamentally different. Here there are control elements:

• The steering wheel with sensitive sensors, responsive to the movement of the knees, serves as an additional support for movement;
• pedals of start and braking, by means of which the speed control is performed as precisely as possible;
• a regulator of horizontal angles holding the board with pedals in parallel ground position;
• Automatic speed limiter when driving in different conditions.

The control Ninebot N3M320 miniPRO is very simple – knees are given direction, and by pressing the pedals speed. Actually, the manufacturer’s technological decisions are based on the main hopes for controlling the device – various sensors of the environment, vertical and horizontal balance and even illumination. The system is sufficiently reliable in terms of quality, and also shows the maximum utility in helping the user.

In fact, self balancing scooter is the most simple electric vehicles for the  whole family. It will take about 2 minutes to master the basic skills of driving. The control process is so simple that without problems it is carried out even by the child.

Of course, the specification says about age from 16 years, but modern children communicate with technology fairly tightly, and they will easily sort out all the nuances. But you should not ignore the minimum weight limit – 20 kg.

Ninebot N3M320 miniPRO: App

Ninebot N3M320 miniPRO uses a Bluetooth to communicate with a user’s smartphone or tablet. The manufacturer has developed an app for both Android and iOS. I’m a little upset that there is no Windows support, but it will not be a big problem. At once it is necessary to say that it will not work without this software. First, the app performs many useful functions:

• Locking segway;
• allows you to remotely control the device (provided that it has a weight less than 20 kg);
• in real time shows the speed of movement;
• displays the traveled route on the map, and stores the previous trips sessions in memory;
• performs diagnostics of operability, and reports on malfunctions;
• serves to set the color and intensity of the glow of decorative LEDs installed at the rear;
• regulates the level of the slope of the board for people of different constitution and weight;
• shows the battery charge level and calculates how far it is enough;
• screenshots of the location, current speed and explanation of the vehicle for posting in social networks or sending a private message;
• shows the current status of the drives, and warns of their overheating or other problems.

Secondly, without an application you can not start the gyro controller. Thirdly, when the app is first turned on, the user is offered to undergo training, calculated for 10 km of the path. Having traveled this distance and having executed the maneuvers required by the software, you will have access to the maximum speed. If you fail the lessons, the maximum speed will be limited to 4 km/h. As you can see, the application is extremely useful and you can not ignore it.

The interface is intuitively understandable. There is support for several dozens of languages, including English. No ads at all. A pleasant fact is that the app does not require a permanent connection to the Internet. It is enough Bluetooth connection with the segway itself. Naturally, the app is free of charge.

Segway Ninebot N3M320 miniPRO: Battery

Segway Ninebot N3M320 miniPRO is equipped with 310 Watt battery, which is enough for 30 km of the way. The charging up to 100% takes about 4 hours. When calculating the distance that the self balancing scooter will take on the remaining charge, it takes into account:

• current speed;
• activity of LED lights;
• The weight that puts pressure on the pedals at the moment.

Unfortunately, the parameters of the charge are also influenced by such parameters that are not taken into account by the software, for example, the condition of the road surface (more energy is needed to move on the ground) or the presence of curbs and slopes. For overcoming of which it is necessary to increase the power of the engines. In any case, the full charge of the battery will last no less than 20 km, even under the worst conditions.

Segway Ninebot N3M320 miniPRO: Price

We can say that Segway Ninebot miniPRO 320 is one of the best (maybe even the best one) self balancing scooter in 2018. It is  compact, durable and “smart”. The control is easy and mastering takes only a few minutes. The app on smartphone is convenient and understandable.

The price of a self balancing scooter Ninebot N3M320 miniPRO is about $600, but right now you can get it for only $480 on GearBest online store. $120 is a good discount, do you agree?

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