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An introduction to the Xiaomi Ninebot Mini and how it compares to popular conventional two-wheel self-balancing electric scooters. Along the way it covers Hardware Comparison, Software Features and Pros and Cons of Ninebot Mini, and more. Final thoughts and advice on choosing the best electric scooter depending on lifestyle and commuting needs.
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An introduction to the Xiaomi Ninebot Mini and how it compares to popular conventional two-wheel self-balancing electric scooters.
On screen: A man speaks to the camera while riding forward on a self-balancing electric scooter along an outdoor stone pathway.
A comparison of hardware specs including wheel size, tire types, weight, maximum speed, and travel range between the scooters.
On screen: Two young men stand and demonstrate turning on their electric self-balancing scooters along an outdoor paved path at dusk.
An overview of the Ninebot Mini mobile app features, including beginner mode, remote control, and anti-theft alarms.
On screen: A person uses a smartphone application at dusk to remotely steer the Ninebot Mini across paved ground.
The advantages of higher speeds, smoother ride, and longer range alongside drawbacks like increased weight and bulkiness.
On screen: A man rides a Ninebot Mini along a paved path flanked by grassy hills while speaking to the camera.
The benefits of nimbleness, light weight, and durability contrasted with slower speeds and poorer off-road sidewalk capability.
On screen: A man stands outdoors on a hoverboard on a paved park path, talking and gesturing directly to the camera.
Final thoughts and advice on choosing the best electric scooter depending on lifestyle and commuting needs.
On screen: A man rides the Ninebot Mini forward down a tree-lined park path while concluding his review.
What the footage shows, shot by shot. It is derived from the video itself, independent of the commentary. Timestamps link to the exact second.
0:00–0:25 A man speaks to the camera while riding forward on a self-balancing electric scooter along an outdoor stone pathway.
0:26–0:30 Animated title cards transition across a textured blue and yellow background, showing the video title and creator's branding. On screen: XIAOMI NINEBOT MINI REVIEW AND COMPARISON I BELIEVE IN TECHNOLOGY BY SANDER SAAR
0:31–0:54 A man stands on a self-balancing scooter on a wide paved pathway outdoors, gesturing while speaking to the camera.
0:54–1:12 A presenter stands on an electric self-balancing scooter along a stone path between grassy banks, talking to the camera.
1:12–1:17 A man stands on a Ninebot Mini scooter on an outdoor paved pathway and gestures while speaking to the camera.
1:17–1:22 A low-angle comparison view showcases the Ninebot Mini beside a conventional hoverboard on a paved surface.
1:22–1:28 A close-up side comparison displays the wheel size difference between the Ninebot Mini and a standard hoverboard outdoors.
1:28–1:34 A low-angle view shows the front profile of both scooters parked on a paved pathway leading to a monument.
1:34–1:37 A low-angle ground shot captures the Ninebot Mini riding over uneven pavement while cyclists ride in the background at dusk.
1:37–1:43 A ground-level shot showing a person's feet stepping onto and riding a black conventional hoverboard across outdoor pavement.
1:43–1:58 Two young men stand and demonstrate turning on their electric self-balancing scooters along an outdoor paved path at dusk.
1:58–2:04 A young man crouches on a paved path at dusk, assembling the handle onto a Xiaomi Ninebot Mini.
2:04–2:07 A low-angle close-up captures a person's feet and legs standing on the lit self-balancing scooter platform.
2:07–2:10 A man stands on a Ninebot Mini fitted with a tall handlebar in an open paved plaza.
2:10–2:15 The camera tilts upward from a person's feet resting on the Xiaomi Ninebot Mini to their hands holding the handlebar.
2:15–2:17 The camera frames the lower body and legs of a person standing on a standard hoverboard on a paved walkway.
2:17–2:20 A wide shot shows the presenter bending down and lifting both the Xiaomi Ninebot Mini and the standard hoverboard to compare their weights.
2:20–2:22 A man stands outdoors at dusk holding the Xiaomi Ninebot Mini in one hand and a conventional hoverboard in the other.
2:22–2:25 Two men ride towards the camera on a paved outdoor pathway bordered by grassy banks, demonstrating the speed of the scooters.
2:25–2:28 The camera captures two men from behind as they ride their hoverboards away down a paved path into the distance.
2:28–2:34 A low-angle wide shot shows two men riding self-balancing scooters along a paved outdoor path flanked by grassy hills.
2:34–2:37 A split-screen comparison displays close-up tracking views of feet riding a standard hoverboard on the left and a Ninebot on the right.
2:37–2:42 The split-screen continues tracking the footplates and wheels of both personal transporters moving across paved outdoor terrain.
2:42–2:50 A split-screen comparison shows low-angle rear tracking shots of riding a hoverboard on the left and a Ninebot Mini on the right.
2:52–2:56 A presenter stands on a Ninebot Mini on a wide paved pathway while holding a phone and addressing the camera.
2:56–3:02 A close-up shot of a person navigating speed settings on a smartphone app connected to the Ninebot Mini at dusk. On screen: Telia 4G 22:14 28% More DEVICE SETTINGS Lights Settings Speed Settings Sensor Settings Firmware Update Other Settings DEVICE INFORMATION Basic Information…
3:02–3:05 The Ninebot Mini sits illuminated on a paved path while a person operates it remotely via a smartphone app.
3:05–3:14 A person uses a smartphone application at dusk to remotely steer the Ninebot Mini across paved ground.
3:15–3:19 A close-up shows the phone interface activating the lock feature before the person tests the alarm by handling the Ninebot Mini. On screen: ninebot NinebotMini-6763 04
3:19–3:21 A close-up shot of a hand tapping the lights settings menu and color wheel on a smartphone screen. On screen: Telia 4G 22:14 26% Lights Settings Color I Color II Color III Color IV
3:21–3:24 A low-angle rear view of a person standing on the Xiaomi Ninebot Mini as its LED tail lights cycle through different colors.
3:24–3:30 A first-person point-of-view shot looking down at shoes standing on a standard self-balancing hoverboard moving along a paved path. On screen: UFO UFO HAWK
3:30–3:36 A top-down point-of-view perspective of a person's legs and shoes standing on a black self-balancing hoverboard moving along an asphalt road. On screen: UFO UFO boards.de
3:36–3:47 A man rides a Ninebot Mini along a paved path flanked by grassy hills while speaking to the camera.
3:47–3:49 A low-angle close-up captures a person riding a self-balancing scooter across grass.
3:49–3:54 A man rides a Ninebot Mini through a shaded forest area toward the camera.
3:54–3:57 Low rear-angle shot tracking the man riding the Ninebot Mini across grass into the woods.
3:57–4:02 The man rides the Ninebot Mini along a stone pathway between grassy embankments, speaking to the camera.
4:02–4:05 A low-angle tracking shot captures the host's feet riding the Ninebot Mini across a grassy field.
4:05–4:09 A full shot shows the host standing on the Ninebot Mini in front of a concrete monument archway, speaking to the camera.
4:09–4:13 A first-person top-down view shows the host's feet riding the Ninebot Mini over stone pavement.
4:13–4:18 A young man stands on a Ninebot Mini along a paved park path, speaking directly to the camera.
4:18–4:22 A low-angle tracking shot captures the wheel of the Ninebot Mini moving through grass.
4:22–4:26 The presenter stands on the Ninebot Mini outdoors on a paved pathway, gesturing as he talks to the camera.
4:26–4:51 A man stands outdoors on a hoverboard on a paved park path, talking and gesturing directly to the camera.
4:51–5:08 A man stands on a black hoverboard along a paved park path while speaking directly to the camera.
5:08–5:12 A point-of-view angle looking down as the rider steers a hoverboard from pavement onto grass and steps off. On screen: UFO
5:12–5:16 A full-body shot of the presenter standing on a hoverboard along a park pathway while gesturing and speaking.
5:16–5:37 A man rides the Ninebot Mini forward down a tree-lined park path while concluding his review.
5:37–5:49 The presenter stands on the Ninebot Mini along a park path, speaking and gesturing directly to the camera.
5:49–5:52 The presenter concludes his review and waves goodbye to the viewer while standing outdoors on the scooter.
5:52–5:57 Animated outro title graphics transition over a textured background displaying the video topic and creator branding. On screen: XIAOMI NINEBOT MINI REVIEW AND COMPARISON BY SANDER SAAR I BELIEVE IN TECHNOLOGY
0:00 Speaker A: Hi, I'm Sanda and I believe in technology. Speaker A: Segway, one of the most well known makers of the self balancing electric scooters, was acquired by Beijing based robotics startup Ninebot last year which is backed by Xiaomi. Speaker A: And together with Xiaomi they released Ninebot Mini to compete with the rest of the Chinese manufacturers making those conventional two wheel electric scooters that took over the world last year. Speaker A: Let's take a look what it is and how well does it compare.
0:30 Speaker A: When those two wheel electric scooters were released last year that I tested, I was really excited as they cost 10 times less than Segways used to cost. Speaker A: And now when Ninebot and Xiaomi announced their plans to bring out Ninebot Mini, those two came together. Speaker A: Segway's legacy and know how how to make great quality products and Xiaomi's know how on how to bring it to the masses at a $315 price point. Speaker A: They've kept developing it by adding new features and also handlebar that wasn't available in the beginning.
1:00 Speaker A: In this video we'll be taking a look at hardware. Speaker A: How well does it perform and also how does it compare to the more conventional two wheel electric scooters, what you can call IO Hawks, Funky Ducks or Monorower or whatever else you want to call them. Speaker A: Now let's talk about the hardware and the differences between the two, the conventional and Ninebot Mini. Speaker A: First thing you note looking at Ninebot Mini is that it comes with larger wheels compared to the conventional two wheel electric scooter. Speaker A: They are about 26 centimeters in diameter which is about 10 and a half inch, while on the conventional one they're 6.5 inches which is about 16.5 centimeters.
1:32 Speaker A: The other difference with wheels is that the Ninebot wheels are actually filled with air while the conventional ones are solid rubber. Speaker A: And that changes a lot when you go on different surfaces. Speaker A: They both have two footpads on the scooter to control the speed of the scooter, while on the conventional one you can also direct the scooter to go left and right or turn around. Speaker A: You have to use the center stick. Speaker A: For the Xiaomi or Ninebot Mini, the center stick can be swapped out to a saddle that is about knee length where you have to use your knees to navigate.
2:04 Speaker A: Or you can also switch it up to a handle that you can control and also attach your phone to. Speaker A: They both have 2 times 350 watt motors in them which gives a 700 watt power in total. Speaker A: Xiaomi 9 watt is slightly heavier at 12.5 kilograms and versus the conventional one which is around 10 kilos. Speaker A: Xiaomi Ninebot also goes at 10 miles an hour which is about 16 kilometers an hour, which is about 60% faster than the conventional one which goes at 10 kilometers an hour at maximum speed.
2:34 Speaker A: Another major difference is the range. Speaker A: Xiaomi Ninebot can go for 22km on single charge, while the conventional one can go approximately 15 kilometers. Speaker A: Obviously that depends on the load weight on the scooter and and also the kind of hills you're climbing and the speed you're going. Speaker A: Now let's talk about the software because ninebot Mini also comes with an app and you can do quite a few things within that. Speaker A: First of all, you can use the beginners mode that you can choose how much support you need and also adjust your top speed.
3:02 Speaker A: You can also use this as a toy to remote control it within the app though I don't see this as a feature, it's more like a gimmick, but it's just a fun thing to have. Speaker A: It also has a built in anti theft feature that meaning that the alarm will sound as soon as someone takes it. Speaker A: When you have alarm switched on, you can also adjust the lights within the app. Speaker A: That will just make it more fun and more personable. Speaker A: On the other hand, the conventional one doesn't have any software features or any apps connecting to it apart from some which have bluetooth, connection to the speakers and you can just calibrate and turn the device on and off.
3:35 Speaker A: What are the pros and cons of those seemingly very similar but actually very different scooters? Speaker A: First of all, on ninebot Mini the advantages are it's definitely more stable and smoother, especially when you're going at higher speeds and it actually gives you the ability to go at higher speed at 16 km an hour. Speaker A: It also gives you a wider range if you need to go for longer at 22km. Speaker A: So if you use it as your day to day commuting device, it definitely gives you more advantage.
4:02 Speaker A: In addition, it comes with an app that brings you other features to personalize the scooter itself, but also give it more security. Speaker A: With the anti theft features, on the other hand, it's definitely more heavy, more bulky, not something that you just grab in your hand and go up the stairs. Speaker A: You need to have a locker for that and a proper space to keep it. Speaker A: Besides, it also has tires that might break much easier as they're not full solid rubber but they're filled with air. Speaker A: When looking at the more conventional two wheel electric scooters, it's definitely much much more nimble, so you can really make those quick turns and and navigate much much better around the city.
4:35 Speaker A: It's also much smaller and lighter so if you have to carry it up and down the stairs you can just grab it in your hand and just go. Speaker A: And you can also store it much easily. Speaker A: It's also very robust, I would say almost unbreakable, keeping in mind what this one has gone through throughout the year. Speaker A: On the other hand, it has much slower speed and also much shorter range, so if you want to use it as your day to day commuting device you have to add another 60% to your time.
5:01 Speaker A: Also, it doesn't come with an app, so it doesn't come with all the anti theft features and also the beginner support features that are available on Ninebot Mini. Speaker A: And it doesn't perform well on sidewalks. Speaker A: When you need to go up and down those small bumps they really affect it and you can't go off road almost ever. Speaker A: So to conclude, if you're planning to use it in a city carried up and down the stairs and want to have something that requires almost no maintenance, then I'd really recommend to stick with the conventional two wheel electric scooters.
5:29 Speaker A: If you're planning to use it as your daily commute and also have a place to store it, I highly recommend considering the Ninebot Mini and you won't regret it. Speaker A: Thank you very much for watching. Speaker A: I hope you enjoyed this video. Speaker A: Please let me know here on this side. Speaker A: Which one would you prefer more? Speaker A: The conventional two wheel electric scooter, Ninebot Midi, or even something completely different? Speaker A: Leave those in the comments below. Speaker A: Thanks again and I hope to see you in the next video.