Xiaomi entered the world of scooters in 2016, and since then they’ve steadily produced new scooters over the years. What’s more, it seems they’re quite well-received overall, so they aren’t slacking off either!
In this article, we’ll be pitting 2021’s Xiaomi Scooter 3 to its older sibling, 2020’s Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2. Interestingly, the naming difference and the removal of the “Pro” somewhat imply that the Scooter 3 is a bit more “standard” in some ways. Its cheaper pricing seems to reflect that as well!
But, what really are the differences between both of these scooters, and does the older Pro 2 stand the test of time against its younger sibling? Well, keep reading and we’ll dive into the spec sheets for both of these scooters and see how they differ from each other!
Our first notable spec in this comparison is the climbing angle, which tells us just how steep of a slope each scooter can climb. Both of these Xiaomi scooters have angles that are just barely above the average, though!
But the clear winner here is the Scooter Pro 2, which has a 20º climbing angle. By comparison, the standard Scooter 3 has a climbing angle of just 16º.
Neither of them will really get you up particularly steep slopes, sure, but the Scooter Pro 2 is your best choice here if this is an important spec for your intended routes.
Winner: Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2
Is having a quick charge important for you to have on your scooter? Well, then the choice will be extremely easy for you in this comparison! The newer Xiaomi Scooter 3 boasts a charging time of 5 hours and 30 minutes, which is a fairly decent standard charging time for a scooter. The Scooter Pro 2 doesn’t fare quite as well, though!
Indeed, the Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 has a very long charging time of up to 9 whole hours for a full charge. It sure won’t be charging in a jiffy, this scooter needs a while to rest!
So, if you’re someone who would prefer a shorter charging time, then the Xiaomi Scooter 3 is your best bet for you. It charges a whole 3 hours and 30 minutes faster than its older sibling…
Winner: Xiaomi Scooter 3
So, we already talked about the charging time, but what about the battery life? How much distance can you make in a single charge with your scooter?
Well, the Xiaomi Scooter 3 can go for about 30km before its battery is fully drained, while the Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 can ride for 45km. That’s a 50% increase from the Scooter 3 to the Pro 2!
But is it really all that much of an upgrade when taking charging time into consideration? After all, the Pro 2’s battery takes 63% more time to charge from empty to full than the Scooter 3’s. It doesn’t quite add up, does it?
However, we’re still giving the win in this spec to the Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2, as it’s better if you want to go for a long trek on a single charge.
Winner: Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2
Both of these Xiaomi scooters serve slightly different functions, with the Scooter 3 being better for more frequent shorter trips and the Pro 2 being better for longer less frequent trips. However, the improved climbing angle and improved build quality make us prefer the Xiaomi Scooter Pro 2 overall!
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