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The Gyroor G11 off road hoverboard is one of the best and safest hoverboards available, with smart security and technology, and is designed for young off-road riders with solid rubber tires and powerful brushless motors.
There are also more extensive versions, but this is not necessary at all, especially as a beginner.
Here's a roundup of the best hoverboards:
Overall best hoverboard for kids
The G11 stands out for its powerful dual motors, durable build quality, long battery life and advanced self-balancing technology.
Best hoverboard for adults
A great lightweight hoverboard perfect for off-road riding with decent battery life.
Best hoverboard with kart combo
The Gyroor G5 including hoverkart with double suspension is the perfect gift for (grand) children with a speed of 15 km/h, a range of 13 km and a tough look.
Best off road hoverboard
The Helix convinces with a built-in Bluetooth speaker, ultra-bright LED wheels and a cool camouflage design.
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What we discuss in this comprehensive post:
- 1 Hoverboard buying guide
- 2 Best hoverboards rated
- 3 Hoverboard brands
- 4 FAQ
- 4.1 What is a hoverboard?
- 4.2 How does a hoverboard work?
- 4.3 Is it difficult to control a hoverboard?
- 4.4 Are hoverboards safe?
- 4.5 Can kids use a hoverboard?
- 4.6 How far can a hoverboard go on a full charge?
- 4.7 How fast can a hoverboard go?
- 4.8 Do I have to wear a helmet while using a hoverboard?
- 4.9 Can a hoverboard be used on uneven terrain?
- 4.10 Do I need insurance for my hoverboard?
- 5 Conclusion
Hoverboard buying guide
When you are one hoverboard want to purchase, for yourself or as a gift for someone else, you will soon discover that there are many different boards.
The various models and brands each have their own characteristics.
It is therefore important to consider the properties of these self-balancing scooters before making the purchase.
What should you keep in mind when buying a hoverboard?
- Size: The ideal width and length of a hoverboard depend on the way you are comfortable. The balancing boards that are specifically aimed at children are therefore often a bit smaller. The maximum speed and weight that this gadget can handle will also be lower in the case of a child model.
- Weight: A light hoverboard is easy to carry and often rides smoothly. The weight of the device is determined by the hardware. The type of battery in particular influences the total weight. The weight of the driver also influences the final choice. There are children's boards that can handle a maximum load of 60 kg; this makes them unsuitable for most adults. In addition, the minimum weight is also important, because of the pressure that the pedals need to make the hoverboard move smoothly.
- Frame: A good self-balancing scooter must be able to take a beating. Cheaper models are often damaged more quickly. The rubber bumper strips also release easily. A good quality hoverboard may be a bit more pricey, but it certainly lasts longer.
- Wheels: The number of watts per wheel determines the power of the wheels; a higher number of watts also improves driving comfort. To get up to speed, it is important to purchase a hoverboard with wheels of at least 350 watts. The size of the wheels is indicated in inches; from normal 6,5 inch wheels to larger 8 inch wheels. One inch equals 2,54 cm.
- Maximum speed: The hoverboard brand also determines how fast you can go with it. On average, you can reach a speed between 6 and 20 kilometers per hour with a self-balancing wheel. Your weight and the road you drive on also affect the speed.
- Inclination angle: The angle of inclination indicates the ease with which the device can drive up a hill. Many hoverboards have an angle of inclination between 20 and 30 degrees.
- Accu: A cheap (replica) battery comes with the necessary risks. In the past, it has been found that the lithium-ion batteries produced in China often caught fire. A good reason to invest in a battery from Samsung or LG, for example. The better the battery, the longer the motherboard will last. This system is supplied by the current supplied by the battery.
- Battery life: When purchasing a balancing board, it is, in addition to the battery, also important to consider the battery life. This affects how many kilometers you can drive with the device without having to recharge it. With a SwheelS hoverboard you can drive 15 to 20 km on a fully charged battery. The battery life depends, among other things, on the weight of the driver and the surface on which it is driven.
- Charging time: The charging time is also a point of attention. For example, with the cheaper models, such as the Denver DBO-6520 Hoverboard, it takes 4 hours for the battery to be fully charged. Both the SwheelS hoverboard and the OXBOARD PRO have a charging time of 1 to 2 hours.
- Motherboard: The motherboard is the brain of the hoverboard and therefore one of the most important parts. The best system for these vehicles is the TaoTao motherboard. TaoTao is the original manufacturer of the system boards and delivers the best quality. A replica motherboard may be a lot cheaper, but you run the risk that the system will break down faster.
From what age are hoverboards suitable?
The “official” age requirement for most hoverboards is 8 years and older.
That being said my niece who is 6 rides her Hoverboard like a champ so the answer really should be it depends.
Is your child ahead of other children? the development of gross motor skills, then a hoverboard might be a wonderful challenge!
Best hoverboards rated
Then let's dive deeper into each choice right away. What makes these hoverboards so good?
Gyro G11
- Good quality
- Easy to use
- Sturdy material
- Available in different colors
- Great price
- Not for adults (low carrying weight)
If you are looking for the best and safest hoverboard, I would like to show you the Gyroor G11 hoverboard! It's also my favorite hoverboard.
You drive comfortably with it and you will also have a lot of fun.
A hoverboard is of course 'fun', but we also have to take safety into account.
When we look for a hoverboard, we prefer to choose one that we can ride safely.
All Gyroor G11 models are focused on safety: from system design to resource use.
Gyroor has the required CE, but on top of that it also has TUV, SGS and the 'UL 2272 Electrical systems for personal E-mobility' safety test certificate.
So you get the highest level of safety with Gyroor G11 hoverboards.
But that's not all! Smart security has also been used via the intelligent battery management system (smart-bms).
This system can monitor, manage and even maintain individual battery units in a smart way.
The battery is fully protected. In addition, the original charger has been tested by UL, CE and FCC.
Furthermore, this hoverboard also uses the latest GD32-bit MCU chip processing.
With that, the MCU chip processing speed is two times faster than usual. Changes in body movements are recorded 250 times every second.
Also, the performance is improved twice thanks to the multi-core master chip.
Did you know that Gyroor has developed an interesting app for the G11? You can download this app and then link it to your Gyroor G11 device.
Via the app you can read your battery power and also keep track of how fast you are going. You can even adjust the speed in the app, depending on who is using the hoverboard.
You can also adjust the color of the LED lighting (which is located on the front of the hoverboard).
What else stands out about the G11? That's the pedal lighting. That makes driving in the dark more fun and safer!
And what about the built-in Bluetooth speakers? You read that right. This hoverboard has a lot of functions!
The speakers are of high quality and can be connected to your smartphone to choose your favorite playlist.
If you are looking for a (safe) hoverboard for your child, the G11 is extremely suitable. The board is specially designed for young off-road riders.
The tires are made of high-quality, solid rubber (SUV tires) and the hoverboard is equipped with two powerful 350 Watt motors.
These motors deliver constant and smooth power, making for a great off-road experience.
The maximum load is 55 kg and is suitable for children between the ages of 6 and 17 (this hoverboard is therefore not suitable for adults).
With a full battery you can drive between 15 and 18 km and the maximum speed of the hoverboard is 12-16 km/h.
The maximum climbing angle is 30°. It takes between two and three hours to fully charge a battery.
The hoverboard itself weighs 7 kg and comes with a handy carrying bag.
Well.. What more does your child want? You will see the Gyroor brand come back a number of times in this article.
- Has all safety certificates
- Smart bms
- Latest GD32-bit MCU chip processing
- with app
- With LED lighting (flash wheels)
- bluetooth speakers
- Quality solid rubber tyres
- With dual motor (2x 350 Watt)
- Maximum load: 55 kg
- Suitable age: 6-17 years old
- Distance: 15-18 km
- Maximum speed: 12-16 km/h
- Maximum climbing angle: 30°
- Charging the battery takes 2-3 hours
- Weight: 7 kg
- with carrying bag
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Gyro Warrior G2
- Large maximum load (also for adults)
- Good quality
- Easy to use
- Sturdy material
- Smart security
- Heavy weight
Are you looking for a hoverboard that can be used by both children and adults? Then I recommend the Gyroor Warrior G2.
The frame of the G2 is made of an aerospace grade aluminum alloy (meaning 100% aluminum) and the maximum load is 100 kg.
That is one of the biggest differences between this hoverboard and the G11: Compared to the G11, this hoverboard can carry much more weight.
Just like the G11, this Gyroor model is also equipped with a SMART-BMS intelligent battery management system.
The Gyroor Warrior G2 is compatible with the latest 32-bit GD MCUs. This again means that the processing speed is twice as fast as in the case of a normal chip.
Like the G11, the motion capture changes 250 times per second and the performance is doubled thanks to the multi-core host chip.
Once again, this hoverboard can be linked to a fun and interesting app. This board is also equipped with a high-quality bluetooth speaker.
Furthermore, the board is perfect for off-road riding thanks to the solid rubber tires and the powerful brushless dual motor (350 W x 2).
The maximum speed is 12-16km/h and the maximum climb angle is 30°. The distance the device can travel on a full charge is 15-18 km.
The hoverboard is charged within 2 to 3 hours. You will receive a carrying bag and the minimum age for using this hoverboard is 6 years.
This is a great hoverboard, but it weighs a bit heavy.
Perhaps something you want to take into account if you want to be able to transport the hoverboard often.
- Has all safety certificates
- Smart bms
- Latest GD32-bit MCU chip processing
- with app
- With LED lighting
- bluetooth speakers
- For all terrains
- Quality solid rubber tyres
- With dual motor (2x 350 Watt)
- Maximum load: 100 kg
- Suitable age: from 6 years old
- Distance: 15-18 km
- Maximum speed: 12-16 km/h
- Maximum climbing angle: 30°
- Charging the battery takes 2-3 hours
- Weight: 14,5 kg
- with carrying bag
Gyro Warrior G5
- High maximum load
- Good quality
- Easy to use
- Sturdy material
- On the expensive side
The perfect gift is the hovercard combo. In this package you get a hoverboard with hovercart!
The device has a maximum speed of 15 km/h.
You can set everything yourself via the Gyroor app: play music, adjust your lights and also enter your desired speed.
The maximum load capacity is 100 kg, comparable to the Gyroor Warrior G2. This means that adults can also use the device.
In conjunction with the hover kart, you have the necessary stability to cruise off road! The hoverboard can travel up to 13 km and the charging time is 2-3 hours.
The design is really cool and the board is made of the strongest materials.
Thanks to the self-balance system you always drive stable and the hoverboard with kart is easy to control.
The board has solid rubber tires with a power of 300W x 2. The motors are of high quality.
The hoverboard also has a maximum climb angle of 30° and is equipped with Bluetooth speakers.
The weight is 9 kg and you will receive a carrying bag. The recommended minimum age is 6 years old.
As you have read, the Gyroor hoverboards have many similar features, with a difference here and there in the materials used, the carrying weight and the weight of the board itself.
The features are generally the same and they are also high quality boards.
- with app
- With LED lighting
- bluetooth speakers
- Quality solid rubber tyres
- With dual motor (2x 350 Watt)
- Maximum load: 100 kg
- Suitable age: from 6 years old
- Distance: up to 13 km
- Maximum speed: 15 km/h
- Maximum climbing angle: 30°
- Charging the battery takes 2-3 hours
- Weight: 9 kg
- with carrying bag
For even more options see my complete review about the best hoverboard karts
Hover-1 Helix
- Light in weight
- Self balancing technology
- Easy to use
- Very expensive
- Can't drive that far
- Not suitable for steep slopes
Are you looking for the best hoverboard off road? Then I recommend the Hover-1 Helix. The hoverboard has a cool camouflage design and weighs 3.6 kg.
The material of this hoverboard is plastic and aluminum and the recommended maximum carrying weight is 72 kg.
Like all other hoverboards mentioned, this Hover-1 Helix has a built-in bluetooth speaker and ultra-bright LED wheels.
You can easily read the life of your battery so that you don't just come to a standstill.
The hoverboard is equipped with a 350 W motor and has a maximum charging time of 6 hours.
Compared to the other hoverboards, this hoverboard is therefore less powerful (the others are equipped with a dual motor) and it also takes more time to charge it.
The good thing is that the board is equipped with a self-balancing technology, just like the Gyroor Warrior G2.
Because this hoverboard doesn't go that fast, it might be best suited for new users or younger kids.
Too bad this hoverboard is so expensive. Compared to the other hoverboards, it is not suitable for slopes with a climbing angle greater than 10°.
The other hoverboards have a climb angle of 30°. Furthermore, it takes a very long time before this hoverboard is charged and you cannot drive crazy far on a full battery (up to 5 km).
But the hoverboard does have a trendy look: with this Hover-1 Helix you are guaranteed to stand out!
If you are looking for a board that can drive far, then the Gyroor G11 and the Gyroor Warrior G2 hoverboards are probably the best choice.
If budget is a big factor, then in my opinion the G11 is the best choice.
In addition, the above models are also suitable for off-road driving, as they are all equipped with solid tires.
If you know exactly what you are looking for, making a choice becomes much easier!
- With LED lighting
- bluetooth speakers
- Engine: 350 Watt
- Maximum load: 72 kg
- Distance: up to 5 km
- Maximum speed: 11 km/h
- Maximum climbing angle: 10°
- Charging the battery takes 6 hours
- Weight: 3.6 kg
- Self balancing technology
Check prices and availability here
Looking for something specific? also watch our post about the best bluetooth hoverboards
Hoverboard brands
In the meantime, a lot of brands are emerging, especially because many come from China without any control on the European market.
The main Hoverboard brands to keep an eye on are:
- Ox board
- Gyro
- MP man
- Denver
- colorway
- Smartway
- Ergenic
- evercross
- Segway
- Hype
- Blue Wheel
FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about hoverboards and their answers.
What is a hoverboard?
A hoverboard is a self-balancing, motorized means of transport that is controlled by body weight and movements.
How does a hoverboard work?
A hoverboard is controlled by the movements and body weight of the rider.
The internal gyroscope and sensors detect the movements and adjust the speed and direction of the hoverboard.
Is it difficult to control a hoverboard?
It's not difficult for most people to operate a hoverboard, but it may take some practice to find balance and control the movements.
Are hoverboards safe?
With the right safety features, such as the UL 2272 certification label, hoverboards can be safe to use.
It is important to follow safety guidelines and a helmet and other protective equipment to carry.
Can kids use a hoverboard?
Hoverboards are suitable for children over 6 years old, but younger children must be supervised by an adult.
It is also important to check the weight limit and recommended age limit of the specific hoverboard before purchasing.
How far can a hoverboard go on a full charge?
Most hoverboards have a range of 10 to 15 kilometers on a full charge, but this can vary depending on battery size and other factors such as riding style and terrain.
How fast can a hoverboard go?
Most hoverboards can reach a speed of 10 to 15 kilometers per hour, but some models can go faster.
Do I have to wear a helmet while using a hoverboard?
It is highly recommended to wear a helmet and other protective gear while using a hoverboard, especially for kids and beginners.
Can a hoverboard be used on uneven terrain?
Some hoverboards are specifically designed for off-road use and can be used on uneven terrain, but it's important to check the specs of the hoverboard before purchasing.
Do I need insurance for my hoverboard?
Although it is not a legal requirement to have insurance for your hoverboard, it may be wise to purchase liability insurance in case you cause damage to property or injury to others.
Conclusion
Technological developments seem to be going faster than ever.
Where the elderly sometimes have trouble keeping up with the latest fads, young people seem to have no problems at all.
Goods she just got used to the tablet, yet another technological feat comes around the corner; the hoverboard.
This floating - but not real - skateboard is powered by a motor, so you can drive over the road at a good speed.
Fortunately for many concerned parents, the use of the hoverboard on public roads has now been banned.
However, this does not affect the popularity of the device.
Creative as kids, YouTube is full of tricks you can even do around the house with this electric skateboard.
Due to the great popularity, there is now a huge range of hoverboards.
From simple, safe boards for young people to oxboards with built-in bluetooth speakers.
With the right protection and practice, almost anyone can safely use these self-balancing scooters.
There are, however, some exceptions.
Although the children can often control the hoverboard without difficulty, it is the parents who regularly provide the necessary bloopers.
Also read: Riding your Hoverboard outside? These are the 5 things to think about
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