Segway Ninebot KickScooter Air T15 (Open Box)

Pros: Lightweight (23lb) compared to many other limited range/entry level scooters (33lbs) Shorter, so fits in a Miata trunk which no other adult Segway model did. Compact, even the handlebars fold down so it transports well on crowded train, even in front of you while sitting if necessary. Easy to roll like a dolly when folded. One click switch to fold/unfold is awesome. Rear fender step to power on/off is awesome. Kind of a gimmick but I use it - the packaging doubles as a stand. Cons: Realistically 5.5 mile range is very limiting Top speed maxes at 12mph which is all you'd want to do on these solid tiny tires. Requires smooth uncracked surface or ride is really rough. Almost unusable on moderate hills. Small scooter so over six foot tall people probably shouldn't consider. Super cool lighting display option to choose any color (go purple!) is only effective if you connect to the app every ride otherwise it is default red. The cons are the result of this being a very specific purpose built scooter. If you have a very predictable scooter commute and don't need much more than 5 miles of range per trip (or have a charger at your destination), your scooter path is flat and well paved but wouldn't be safe at faster than 12mph, your commute involves a crowded train AND a compact two seat car with a child seat and a tiny trunk, AND you can get this on sale or used for no more than $250 you'll be very pleased with the purchase. Otherwise, and especially if space isn't as big a consideration, just get a slightly larger heavier but more comfortable scooter (pneumatic tires) with a much better range and a little better top speed for the 3-400 dollar range. I use the T15 for my driving/scooting/train work commute where I also charge at work, but have a separate larger scooter (Segway F35) for more unpredictable terrain and/or longer rides. Kudos to the designers though, who took a very specific and limiting brief and knocked it out of the park. I find delight in objects that are purpose built rather than built to appeal to the largest possible audience (see the Miata). Too bad there isn't a big enough audience for this (or almost any audience at full price) but at least it existed for a bit. And as batteries get better, I hope what they found in creating the T15 informs design decisions of future models.