Folding Electric Scooter Showdown: URB-E vs Scoot E Bike
Seated folding electric scooters have become the premiere solution to the “last-mile” problem. And when a solution to a problem arises, the market presents options, which then compete to make the best product for the problem. Two competitors for the "Ultimate Last-Mile Solution" title have gained visibility recently, and we decided to compare them: the Pasadena-built URB-E electric scooter, and the Ray J-promoted Scoot E Bike.
Build Quality
Every URB-E is built by hand in Pasadena, California. The URB-E is built using carbon fiber and aircraft-grade aluminum parts, which reduce weight while assuring durability. Anybody can come visit the URB-E production facility in Pasadena to see where and how each URB-E is built. The Scoot E Bike Terms & Conditions page states that the "Buyer acknowledges that Raytroniks is not the manufacturer of the Products." The Scoot E Bike's origins are mysterious (though there is information from a Chinese supplier), and their website does not detail what materials go into its design.Winner: URB-E
Utility
The URB-E weighs 35 pounds, and folds/unfolds in one simple motion. The URB-E is light and compact enough to go upstairs and under chairs, and has a USB port to charge phones or tablets. Scoot E Bike weighs 55 pounds, 63% more than the the URB-E, and takes a couple seconds and some levers to unfold. The Scoot E Bike also features Bluetooth calling, in case you would like to answer calls over speakerphone as you navigate the city.Winner: URB-E
Speed and Range
The URB-E has a top speed of 15 miles per hour, and can travel up to 20 miles on a charge. The Scoot E Bike has a top speed of 15.5 miles per hour, and can travel 22-28 miles on a charge.Winner: Scoot E Bike
Winner: URB-E
Customer Reviews and Price
You can get an URB-E Original Edition for $1,499, the Black Label with more torque for $1699, and a Limited Edition model for $1,999. Here is the top Amazon review for the URB-E as of 8/11/2016:
Scoot E Bike is $1,599 on their website, and if you search for it on Amazon you can find its exact design for a little bit less.
Winner: The URB-E, Which is Patented Worldwide
Warranty
Every URB-E comes with a 1-year warranty that covers the entire vehicle against manufacturing defects. According to the Raytroniks Website: "Raytroniks makes no representation or warranty with respect to Scoot E Bike and will have no liability in connection therewith." Basically, you're on your own if anything goes wrong.Winner: URB-E
Availability
The URB-E can be purchased at the Headquarters in Pasadena, ships for free to anywhere in the contiguous United States, and now ships to over 60 countries. The Scoot E Bike can be purchased at shops in Hollywood and New Jersey and offers free ground shipping in the United States.Winner: URB-E, if you live outside the U.S.
And the Head-to-Head Winner is...
The URB-E!
The URB-E is the clear winner, with a final score of 5-1. It has the advantages of being Made in America, using premium and weight-saving parts, and having a team on hand that will answer any questions an owner may have. The URB-E is made by a team that cares about and is singularly focused on creating the best product the industry has to offer.Check out the URB-E City Edition Today!
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