Are Hoverboards Worth the Money? Read these 7 things

by Joost Nusselder Updated on: June 25, 2022

hoverboards, the attempt to bring back 80s nostalgia when we saw Marty McFly riding it around in the supposed 2000s. That hoverboard looked like a skateboard but floated in the air instead of relying on wheels to move around.

hoverboards However, these days they are more of a brand name than a real one hoverboard. It's a mix between a skateboard in the sense that it's a board and has wheels like a segway in the sense that you use your own weight to propel it forward.

Either way, that's a big spectrum of prices, so before you buy it's worth considering exactly what you're getting when you buy one hoverboard buys. Is it really worth it?

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1 How much does it cost?

As you know, these boards can cost between $ 200 and $ 600. If you're willing to spend that much for this device then the cost shouldn't be an issue.

Know that pricing does not always ensure quality or sustainability. According to “State of Tech,” a video series on YouTube, all hoverboards essentially the same board. They may all come in different prices, but you get the same product.

For example, do you want fastest hoverboard ever made? Or do you want a more budget option.

2 Where do you buy it from?

It's best to hoverboard purchase in the home country you come from to avoid any kind of ambiguity in the return policy.

For example, if you are in the Netherlands and a hoverboard If you try to buy from Japan, the return policy may be slightly different than what you are used to. Not to mention that it will take much longer to get to you.

In addition, local rules can also deviate from those we know in the Netherlands and you can ultimately buy a cheap product that was actually not allowed to be imported, due to non-compliance with strict safety rules.

3 How often do you use it?

Surprisingly, the use of a hoverboard leg muscle required. If you're not very active, you'll get tired of using it pretty quickly. If this puts you off using it, then I would suggest maybe not buying one, or at least limiting yourself to the cheaper ones in the market.

4 Why do you want it?

Do you want it because everyone has it or do you want it because you really want it? It's important to recognize the difference as trends come and go.

If your interest in this board goes away with everyone else, you should reconsider this purchase.

Also read: universal chargers for your Hoverboard

5 Do you know someone who already has one?

This question can save you a lot of time and money. If you know someone who has one of these boards, you can try it out before you buy it.

6 Can you return it?

Want to hoverboard buy and accidentally break it or if it is not as you bought it or if something goes wrong, you should be able to return it. If you're going to pay a few hundred dollars for something, you want it to work.

7 How long is the battery life?

Does the battery run out quickly? You should also know that before you buy it. What's the point of buying something if you can't use it for that long? This is often one of the irritations so that it is ultimately taken (and therefore used) less and less.

For something like this, you have to be able to use it for hours to actually use it as the manufacturer intended.

So after reading all this advice, you're still wondering, “Is a Hoverboard worth the money?” According to the internet, the answer is yes.

• Hoverboards are really fun.
• They are a refreshing way to move from place to place without the established modes of transportation such as walking, car, using your scooter or your bicycle.
• Once you get the hang of it, hoverboarding can really be a fun pastime.

If you will be using it all the time and it is good quality then yes these are worth it.

Also read: are Hoverboards waterproof?

Joost Nusselder, the founder of Speelkeuze.nl is a content marketer, father and loves trying out new toys. As a child he came into contact with everything related to games when his mother started the Tinnen Soldaat in Ede. Now he and his team create helpful blog articles to help loyal readers with fun play ideas.