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Add to SafariWhen comparing Airwheel M3 vs Magneto Electric Skateboard, the Slant community recommends Magneto Electric Skateboard for most people. In the question“What are the best electric skateboards?” Magneto Electric Skateboard is ranked 13th while Airwheel M3 is ranked 17th. The most important reason people chose Magneto Electric Skateboard is:
One of the best ranges of all the boards, delivering a range of 25KM on a single 2 hour charge.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Can operate in very wet conditions
The electrical components are secured from the elements, and the board can be used even in wet conditions.
Pro Can mount setup on any board imaginable, even on a snowboard
The motor setup can be mounted on any number of decks, including decks not originally intended to serve as skateboards. This gives a great deal of flexibility in customizing your ride.
Pro App for tracking statistics and tweaking available on both Android and iOS
A chip inside the board tracks stats and wirelessly relays them to the app, enabling the user to check them in real time. This leads to better decision making while riding the board.
Pro No external motor
The motor is encased inside the wheel (instead of an external motor and belt drive), which keeps it protected and offers a good, high-powered experience.
Pro Awesome design
The board has a striking design with one tail and large wheels fastened to backward-facing trucks.
Pro Smooth ride
The trucks and bushings have a dampening effect on vibration and bumps making for a smooth ride. The large wheels and cushioning risers used above the trucks enhance this effect.
Pro It's fairly cheap
This setup cots 2-3 less than that what you'd expect to pay for a high-quality e-board, making it a very accessible option.
Pro Good warranties
The board comes with a 1-month warranty on the wheels, a 6-month warranty on the battery, and a 1-year warranty on the rest of the components.
Pro Able to ride on medium rough terrain
The large wheels allow the board to traverse rough terrain easily. This makes it a good board to use in off-road conditions, including forested terrain and parks.
Pro Feels really durable
The components are strong and stand up well to wipeouts and poor weather.
Pro Good range
One of the best ranges of all the boards, delivering a range of 25KM on a single 2 hour charge.
Pro Powerful 1,200 W brushless motor
The motor on the Magneto is super quiet and powerful at 1,200 W.
Pro UK-based support team
The company is located in London so you know that if you visit them or give them a call you’ll be connected with a native English speaker.
Pro Can handle 20 percent incline
The Magneto can handle steep inclines smoothly.
Pro Good customer service
The company offers very good service, with an engineer available to aid in solving any problems that crop up.
Pro Good build quality
The Magneto features a 1,200 W brushless motor, lithium battery, Canadian maple deck, and gravity cast aluminum trucks.
Pro Fast
The Magneto can reach top speeds of up to 20 mph, which is comparable to most top-range electric boards on the market today.
Pro Can handle large weights
The Magneto has a payload of 107 kg (235 lb), which is quite a lot of weight for an electric board. Of course the higher the weight the lower the performance, but this is true of any electric board.
Pro Affordable
The Magneto is one of the only electric longboards on the market under $600, though shipping will add to the cost. This is especially true if it is to be shipped out of the EU, as there will be customs charges tacked on.
Pro Lightweight
The Magneto Only weighs 6 kg (13 lb), which makes it easy to carry around when not riding.
Pro Durable
The board is reportedly tough, and can take a wipeout without a problem.
Pro Parts and repair are cheap and easy
The Magneto parts are inexpensive and easy to replace. Replacement parts are sold on their site for fair prices making it simple to find and fix anything that wears out or breaks.
Pro New Improved electronics, speed, and braking control
Cons
Con Quite heavy
The 25 lbs weight needs to be taken into account. It is not the easiest to carry around if that’s something you’ll need to do.
Con People can see it's motorized quite easily
Thanks to the very large battery box attached under the board, it’s quite obvious that the board is motorized.
Con Bulky battery pack isn’t great to look at
The battery pack is quite large and really stands out – but not in a good way. Its size also adds weight to the board, which is the tradeoff you make for a more powerful battery that lasts longer.
Con The range is unimpressive
When ridden by a 65 kg (140 lb) rider at full speed at 14 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit), the board only has a range of 10 km (6 miles). When it’s colder than this, the batteries will offer even less power. This is true of all batteries, so if you live in a cold environment be sure to consider the impact weather may have on performance.
Con One-wheel drive
Only one wheel has a motor, which can lead to too much torque on one side.
Con Dishonest advertising of specs
Airwheel is advertised with a top speed of 20 kph and a 20-km range (12 mph and 12 miles). The company also claims it can be fully charged in 60 minutes and that it will alert the rider when they reach 12 kph (7.5 mph). In reality, there is no alert at 12 kph, the board only charges to 55 percent capacity in an hour, and listed the top speed can only be reached if you weigh less then 60 kg (130 lb) or are going downhill. It’s possible that a 20 km range could be achieved in first gear, but in the top gear you will only be able to travel half that distance.
Con Miserable top speed
Even with a fairly light, 150 lb rider, the board will only reach a top speed of 11 mph. Obviously this speed will only decrease as the rider weight increases.
Con Doesn’t charge very quickly
The board takes three hours to fully charge. It will only reach 55 percent charge after the first hour. This makes it difficult to quickly top off the battery.
Con Crappy customer service, wouldn't replace my broken board nor sell me replacement parts
Con Slow braking
To prevent you from being thrown off the board, the brakes will not stop the board suddenly. This can put you in dangerous a position if you ever need to stop on a dime – for example if a car comes out of nowhere.
Con Weak motor
Motor is pretty weak. Can't go up hills. Can't stop you on descent.
Con Flimsy controller
The controller seems a little brittle and may not survive a big wipeout.
