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Add to SafariWhen comparing Magneto Electric Skateboard vs Acton Blink S2, the Slant community recommends Acton Blink S2 for most people. In the question“What are the best electric skateboards?” Acton Blink S2 is ranked 10th while Magneto Electric Skateboard is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose Acton Blink S2 is:
Front headlight, rear tail light, and side lights result in a much better night riding experience than most other boards. Not only can you better see the road in front of you, but you're also more visible to people driving cars, riding bikes, etc.
Specs
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Pros
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
Pro Great to ride at night
Front headlight, rear tail light, and side lights result in a much better night riding experience than most other boards. Not only can you better see the road in front of you, but you're also more visible to people driving cars, riding bikes, etc.
Pro It's a well-rounded board for everyday use
At $999, it's one of the best dual-motor electric skateboard options on the market. Both the speed and max range are above what you'd expect from a mid-level board. The charging time is quite fast considering the range. Also, the board comes equipped with embedded lights, which not that many alternatives have (especially right out of the box).
Pro Good range
Users can easily get the advertised range of 14 miles on relatively flat ground.
Pro Higher than advertised speed
Cons
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.
Con It's not the most portable option
This board weighs 15 pounds, slightly more than an average electric longboard. It's pretty reasonable, considering the decent 14-mile range the Blink S2 offers, but still makes it less convenient to carry around, especially combined with the fact that it doesn't have any sort of handles for picking up/holding.
Con High price
Con Underperforms compared to premium boards
If you're a pro looking for an exciting ride, this may not be the best option for you. If you're ready to pay more, there are premium boards like Inboard M1 and Evolve GTX that are made for fast riding.
Con Side lights cannot be turned off
Sometimes you don't want to look like a Christmas tree.
