There has been a lot of hype revolving around the hoverboard and how cool this new gadget is. They certainly are a hit toy and probably the best personal electric transport toy of the year, at least in terms of sales and popularity. I did think that the excitement would die down after the safety issues that surfaced last year, but with the new generation of USA safety certified UL2272 models the hype continues. Welcome to our guide to choosing the best budget self balancing scooter hoverboards:
With the proliferation of new Hoverboard's out there I thought it might be useful to help you answer the question "Which is the best Hoverboard of the money." I.e. Which are the best value Hoverboard's or the most inexpensive ones.
So as a useful update this time around I've gathered all the information you might need on the top 23 most inexpensive hoverboards available right now. Some of them have speakers and bluetooth, some of them have an extra strip of LED lights on the fenders. Just use the comparison table to choose your perfect hoverboard. All of the hoverboards below are UL2272 certified for safety. Get them while you can because they are going out of stock fast.
Whoops! we don't have those - press the Reset buttonThe Top 23 Cheapest Hoverboard Comparison Table
Title
Image
Features
Name
Color
Speed
Max Rider Weight
Category
Product Type
Bluetooth
Rating
Battery Capacity
Charge Time
Range
Lights
Motor Power Rating
Remote Control
Speaker
UL2272 Certified
Warranty Length
Warranty Description
Lowest price
Details
Title
Image
Features
Name
Color
Speed
Max Rider Weight
Category
Product Type
Bluetooth
Rating
Battery Capacity
Charge Time
Range
Lights
Motor Power Rating
Remote Control
Speaker
UL2272 Certified
Warranty Length
Warranty Description
Lowest price
Details
Swagtron T1 Pink Hoverboard
Front-facing blue LED lights
Swagtron T1 Pink Hoverboard
Pink
8 mph
220lbs
Electric Scooter
Hoverboard
No
36V 4Ah
1 - 2
Up to 11 miles
Blue LED front-facing lights
500W (250 Watts per wheel)
No
No
Yes
1 years
1 year limited warranty
Out of stock
Check availability
Swagtron T1 Blue Hoverboard
Front-facing blue LED lights
Swagtron T1 Blue Hoverboard
Blue
8 mph
220lbs
Electric Scooter
Hoverboard
No
36V 4Ah
1 - 2
Up to 11 miles
Blue LED front-facing lights
500W (250 Watts per wheel)
No
No
Yes
1 years
1 year limited warranty
Out of stock
Check availability
Swagtron T1 Red Hoverboard
Front-facing blue LED lights
Swagtron T1 Red Hoverboard
Red
8 mph
220lbs
Electric Scooter
Hoverboard
No
36V 4Ah
1 - 2
Up to 11 miles
Blue LED front-facing lights
500W (250 Watts per wheel)
No
No
Yes
1 years
1 year limited warranty
Out of stock
Check availability
Swagtron T1 White Hoverboard
Front-facing blue LED lights
Swagtron T1 White Hoverboard
White
8 mph
220lbs
Electric Scooter
Hoverboard
No
36V 4Ah
1 - 2
Up to 11 miles
Blue LED front-facing lights
500W (250 Watts per wheel)
No
No
Yes
1 years
1 year limited warranty
Out of stock
Check availability
Swagtron T1 Black Hoverboard
Front-facing blue LED lights
Swagtron T1 Black Hoverboard
Black
8 mph
220lbs
Electric Scooter
Hoverboard
No
36V 4Ah
1 - 2
Up to 11 miles
Blue LED front-facing lights
500W (250 Watts per wheel)
No
No
Yes
1 years
1 year limited warranty
Out of stock
Check availability
Swagtron T1 Gold Hoverboard
Front-facing blue LED lights
Swagtron T1 Gold Hoverboard
Gold
8 mph
220lbs
Electric Scooter
Hoverboard
No
36V 4Ah
1 - 2
Up to 11 miles
Blue LED front-facing lights
500W (250 Watts per wheel)
No
No
Yes
1 years
1 year limited warranty
Out of stock
Check availability
Swagtron T5 White Hoverboard
No lights. Has battery indicators, rubber bumpers, and learning mode
Swagtron T5 White Hoverboard
White
7 mph
187lbs
Electric Scooter
Hoverboard
No
1 - 2
Up to 7 miles
No
400W (200 Watts per wheel)
No
No
Yes
1 years
1 year limited warranty
Out of stock
Check availability
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More Expensive Hoverboards
If you are after something a bit more fancy than the cheap hoverboards in the table above then the best UL2272 Certified Hoverboard right now is made by the well-known company Swagway. They have named this device the Swagtron T1 and Swagtron T3 Hoverboards.
Swagtron T3 UL2272 Certified Bluetooth Hoverboard
The Swagtron T3 was the best and safest hoverboard out there right now. They are made by the well-known company Swagway who have now re-branded to Swagtron. Now with U.S safety certifications UL2272 and UL2271 for both the Hoverboard itself and the battery, the Hoverboard has now graduated to a fully-safe and certified electronic gadget. The Swagtron T3 Bluetooth is available in 6 colors.
The Swagtron T3 comes with a bunch of features including Bluetooth speakers and an iPhone app, as well as Safe-Stop technology. If you don;t want the Bluetooth version then move onto the Swagtron T1 model below.
Features of the Swagtron T3
- UL2272 and UL2271 safety cerifications
- Blutooth Speakers
- iPhone App
- Safe Stop Technology
- Learning mode for novices
- 1 Year Warranty
Lots of colors are available as in the picture above, you can get the T3 in Black, Blue, Pink, Red, White and Gold.
You can buy tuy the Swagtron T3 Bluetooth Hoverboard from the Swagtron website.
UL2272 Certified Swagtron T1 Hoverboard (Non-Bluetooth Version)
The Swagtron T1 self-balancing scooter is one of thise that you can safely charge at night because it has been fully tested. You can read more about the UL Safety standards for hoverboards for peace of mind.
The Swagtron T1 is one of the easiest devices to ride and can accelerate pretty quickly up to 8mph. It is very responsive and a breeze to turn and stop.
Some features of the Swagtron T1 UL2272 Certified Hoverboard
- Hard ABS Shell
- Rubber wheel well pads
- Solid Rubber tires
- Aluminum wheels
- UL2272 Certified for safety
- 1 hour battery charge time
- 12 mile range
- Colors: white, blue, red, black & pink
- 300 Watt dual electric motor
- LED headlights
- 2-3 hours ride time
There is a cool video at the bottom of this page all about the new Swagtron T1 made by the manufacturer Swagway.
Grab one of these top UL Certified hoverboards right now.
You can buy tuy the Swagtron T1 Hoverboard from the Swagtron website.
Any of the new 3rd Generation Personal Mobility Devices (Hoverboards) that do appear for sale appear to go out of stock very quickly.
It looks like Amazon are happy to list the Swagtron because of it's UL 2722 certification. Let's hope that everyone can now stay safe with their hoverboards without any need to be concerned about mis-behaving batteries!
Swagtron T1 HoverBoard Review [Video]
9 Reasons to Buy Your Kids a Hoverboard
Last year, this thing became quite a sensation. I always see people on social media are uploading their videos almost everyday riding this thing. It’s cute, unique, and awesome, I’m talking about the Hoverboard. Well what is it? Let's cover the basics for those that need them first.
What is a Hoverboard?
A hoverboard or self-balancing scooter, is a battery powered scooter which looks like a board with two wheels each located on both sides of the boar. For me, it’s more like an electric skate board, with the wheels on the side. This board has sensored pads which provides the controls right on the rider’s feet.
UL2272 safety Certification of Hoverboard Batteries
With its lithium ion battery, you won’t need gas to operate it. Just plug it somewhere and charge it up. Worried that your hoverboard might end blowing up while charging? Well it does happen, that’s why you need to pick brands with UL2272 safety certification. This certification states that a hoverboard that has a certification is built with the proper guidelines and high standards of manufacturing. So it is safe and Eco Friendly at the same time.
Safety Gear for Hoverboards
It’s not that hoverboards are dangerous but wearing safety gear would be good if you will ride one. You can purchase helmets and pair it with wrist, knee , and elbow guards just to be sure you would be safe. If you want to be a bit more safer, you can wear a butt and tailbone protector too. And the fun thing is, there are kids sizes for these stuff.
How to Ride a Hoverboard
When starting to learn how to ride, place your dominant foot on the board, then when you’re ready put on the other one, it’s just like walking up the stairs so don’t be afraid. Being afraid won’t take you anywhere. To move, just lean either forward or backward. Just be careful about leaning or you might end up on an accident. To turn your board, Push your right foot to turn left and and push your left foot to turn right. Easy isn’t it? And last, start slow until you get the hang of it.
Hoverboard Vs. Normal Electric Scooter
Let’s start with the scooter, I will be talking about the Segway electric scooter since it is quite a bit similar to a hoverboard. They function almost the same way, so why not pick this one right? Well, it’s a bit expensive and a lot more accidents happen with electric scooters than hoverboards. Aside from that, hoverboards are the talk of the town so why would I purchase a scooter?
A hoverboard On The Other Hand Is Cool
Now The 9 Reasons You Should Buy One
How cool is it? Well I would list it down to 9 reasons on why your child would love their hoverboard. And I would also include hoverboard safety measures and whether you’re a grown up who wants one for your personal use or a parent who wants to buy one for the kids.
- It’s Easy to Operate. Compared to a bicycle which is a bit of a problem to drive when it’s your first time to drive one, the hoverboard won’t give you the same problems. Holding on to something while trying to maneuver it is a good start. It won’t take you hours or days before learning and getting hooked on this thing. Most owners say that 15 or 20 minutes of riding this baby and they already know how to operate it and are already hooked. Sounds too easy to me!
- You Operate it Hands Free. Since maneuvering requires only using your feet, you hands are there to make balancing a bit easy. When your good enough on maneuvering a hoverboard, you can add something to do with your hands, like holding on a camera perhaps and shooting some videos and uploading them to Youtube. And speaking of Youtube...
- Make Your Youtube Channel More Popular Than Ever with a hoverboard. Be an instant star in your own Youtube videos, shoot them by yourself while on a hoverboard. Kids this days want to become famous using social media, that’s why a lot of kids end up on Ellen just because of a sloppy and funny video. So think of something worth watching, shoot a video with that content in mind, upload it on Youtube and Poof! You have a chance of making it big. Try doing tricks using your Hoverboard, That might help a lot.
- It’s Unisex. Barbies can’t be shared to play with boys and toy soldiers can’t be shared to girls. With the hoverboard, it can be used even if you are a boy or a girl. Sharing is a good trait you can teach your kids too. Imagine them learning how to share and having fun at the same time.
- They are fun to ride. Because of their easy way to maneuver I’m pretty sure your kids will get hooked riding these things. Comes night time and they probably could not wait to wake up, they will always be looking forward to riding their hoverboards everyday.
- Get to Places Faster. Since they would be riding a hoverboard and not walking, they would reach places much faster. Let’s just say they ride at around 15 k/hr, it really is quite faster than walking.
- It’s the Trend. Who does not want to be in? Kids tend to feel more confident whenever they think they’re popular, and having a hoverboard gives a little bit of popularity for a kid. This might even win them new friends.
- Celebrities use Hoverboards. Usually, kids imitate their favorite celebrities. Having a favorite celebrity that uses a hoverboard would make them feel a lot more like their Idol. Which is a bit cool if you ask me.
- Having a Hoverboard is Cool. Why won’t it be cool right? Not everyone has a hoverboard, and having one makes you cool. Knowing how to drive one makes a kid cool. Doing some tricks on a hoverboard might even make your kids famous on Youtube right? Which part of that is not cool?
With that said, If you are still thinking about getting a hoverboard for your kids or not, let me state out this points. A hoverboard is not just a toy or something that they can ride. It can boost their confidence, win them new friends, help them learn something new aside from that, it won’t even cost you an arm to buy one for your kids. And besides, what’s a few dollars for that big smile on your kids face right?
The updates below are all really old, so go back to the top of the page!
Everything below was information gathered last year on Hoverboards because they were going n and out of stock like a yo-yo. This page was meant to be like an in-stock tracker page for people that wanted to get hold of one. Now we know that it was the battery safety ossues that lead to all those hoverboards being pulled from the shelves.
I've left the updates below in because they show the history of the models that were available last year, all of which were not UL2272 certified. But the interesting stuff is all above - thanks!
Update July 2016: Ok so now it is clear exactly why Amazon would not stock any hoverboards last year. It was the safety aspect and the fact that the devices and batteries were not safety-certified.
So the great news is that some Hoverboards now have a UL 2272 Certification! These new Hoverboards are much safer than the older generation and totally approved for Safety in the USA So much so that Amazon is happy to stock a UL2272 Certified Self-Balancing Scooter!
Update Jan 2015: Here are some more models that have recently become available. Get them while you can!
Bluetooth Smart Self-Balancing Hoverboard
This Bluetooth hoverboard has recently sold out! become available but looks like it is selling fast - currently reporting only 1 left in stock!
- This hoverboard is shipped from the USA so you can get next-day delivery in most areas
- Free Shipping
- Bluetooth for connecting to a bluetooth device for music etc
- Front lights
- USA charger included
- On/off button
- Battery/charging indicator
- Now SOLD OUT
SB Blue Intelligent Personal Mobility Hoverboard Device
Update: So after the daily availibility checkup this blue model below has sold out and it looks like Amazon are not carrying any self-balancong hoverboards whatsoever!
Here are the headlines for this budget smart balancing device:
- Only 9 left in stock
- Estimated 4-5 day delivery
- Price $269
- Free Shipping
- Supports up to 260 lbs
- Incline up to 15%
- 6.5 inch wheel,
- Front LED light
- ultra fast charger
- 1 year warranty
- Ships from USA
- Color: Blue
- Sold out!
Smart Intelligence Personal Mobility Hoverboard Device
Update: - Now Sold Out!.
Here are the highlights of this only available safety accredited hoverboard model:
- Colors: Black
- FCC Accredited
- RoHS Accreddited
- 5-10 days delivery time
- Price around $199
- Now Sold Out!!!
2nd Generation 700 Watt Black Smart Balance Intelligent Personal Mobility Hoverboard Device
Once again as hoverboards are still a must-have item, they are selling out very quickly.
But this model is available and the seller, S&B appears to have it in stock - at least for today!
Naturally, if the stock availability changes again I will let you know by updating this page.
- S&B 2nd Generation budget hoverboard
- Colors: Black
- 350 Watt motors on each wheel = 750 Watts of power
- Fully tested for safety
- Reliable and safe Samsung batteries
- Top speed 10 mph
- Charging time 2-3 hours
- Waterproof
- Max load 220 lbs
- Discount of over $400 from the original price
- Current price around $290
- Now sold out!
3rd Generation White Smart Balance Intelligent Personal Mobility Hoverboard Device
The black model is sold out today but this identical white version also has a 700 Watt motor which is more powerful than the standard 500 Watt models which have been generally available.
It ships from the USA and has a super fast charging time of 1 - 2 hours. You will be up and about in no time when the battery needs a re-charge!
- Availaible colors: White
- Power rating: 700w
- Charging time: 1-2 hours
- Stock: Only 3 left in Stock
- Sold by: S&B
- Ships from the USA
- Now Sold Out!
This model is now sold out. If this particular budget hoverboard becomes available again I will update this page again!
S&B 3rd Generation Smart Balance Intelligent Personal Mobility Device
This model has a 700 Watt motor which is more powerful than the standard 500 Watt models which have been generally available.
It ships from the USA and has a super fast charging time of 1 - 2 hours. You will be up and about in no time when the battery needs a re-charge!
- Availaible colors: Black and White
- Power rating: 700w
- Charging time: 1-2 hours
- Stock: Only 3 left in Stock
- Sold by: S&B
- Ships from the USA
Update: Black is sold out right now!
Update: By this time, it looks like most Self-balancing hoverboard scooters have been pulled from sale in the USA because of battery and charger problems.
This is a great decision in favor of public safety, however there are some new generation and safe models out there but they are very hard to find.
So we have put together this short list of items that are available and are safe for use since all the bad news that came about.
The first model that we noticed is sold by Hoverbud USA, it is in fact a Leray badged device.
Leray 3rd Generation Smart Balance Intelligent Personal Mobility Device
Leray are a brand of HICHINA ZHICHENG TECHNOLOGY LTD who are based in China and are an established wholesale importer to the USA.
This Leray "personal mobility device" comes in 5 different colors , Blue, Green, Red, White and Black. It has great ratings on Amazon.
Of course, Amazon would not be selling it if it was not safe because of all the recent bad press.
The product specifictions are:
- Weight: 9 kg Motor
- Power: 1000W (Max)
- Drive Mode: Dual-wheel and two-way direct drive
- Rated Speed: 10 km/h
- Standard Charging Time: 1 hour
- Mileage: 15 km (horizontal surface)
- Rated Incline: 15 degrees
- Battery Capacity: 160Wh Rated
- Load: 120KG /250lbs
***Sold Out***
Update: The Kiirover was one of the Brands that has maintained a good reputation amongst all the recent news that cheap hoverboards have dodgy batteries, but even that has been pulled from the shelves!
It looks like even a trustworthy Brand like Jetson, who had quite a range of Glyro self-balancing scooters, have stopped selling them due to safety concerns.
Their more expensive models travel up to 8mph and have a full 1 year warranty and they had a good reputation. However, you did used to be able to find the Jetson Glyro Hoverboards discounted on Amazon but even they have been discontinued now.
This thinning out of the hoverboard market is a good thing because previously, you did need to watch out because a lot of the different brands that had been available were, in fact the same board - just re-badged!
Our old advice was: This clearly means that you can go for the lowest price available and know that you're getting the same board as the others on offer.
The clues were: check the wheels, front-mounted LED light and foot grips on similar models. They are exactly the same.
That way you could be sure that you were buying the same self-balancing electric hoverboard scooter as the other brands!
Anyway, that said, here is our old guide for the best of the budget boards that were available in 2015.
You don't need to read any further, just see the updates at the top of the article for the best models available right now!
If you don't know what hoverboards are, they are basically the new and improved scooter without handle bars, but they hover from the ground. They rose to fame when countless celebrities like Justin Bieber, Cameron Diaz, Shay Mitchell, and Beyonce were all spotted using them on their social media outlets.
However, just because they can easily be purchased now, it doesn't mean you should buy just any hoverboard you find.
So here are some of the best cheap, budget electric hoverboards that can be purchased on the market in our Self-Balancing electric scooter hoverboard's guide:
The Swagway X1
First up is the Swagway X1 self-balancing hoverboard scooter. I have to include this model simply because it is the current best-seller on Amazon and has a 4.5 star rating from people who have purchased it.
It is the most popular budget hoverboard hands-down and here is a short bullet list of the top-line pro's and con's
Pro's
- A best seller on Amazon
- One of the best-priced hoverboards around
- Seller is responsive
- Good product support for returns
- Nice rubber tires with good tread
- 5 colors available
- Range of up to 10 miles
Con's
- A small proportion are defective when shipped
- A small proportion have faulty power supplies when shipped
- A small proportion are defective after 1 week
Update: The Swagway has now been discontinued by Amazon!
HoverBoost 2015 Two Wheels Self-Balancing Smart Drifting HoverBoard
This high quality hoverboard from HoverBoost comes in 5 different colors and is sold at $429.99.
It is a bit pricy compared to most other hoverboards on the market, but you do get the whole kit. It was made with high efficiency motors so that it's battery life will last for a long period.
Also, it was made with low battery protection and so once it reaches 10% of battery it will just start to slow down then stop automatically.
This way, you won't have to worry about it randomly turning off while you're riding around on it.
Update: The Hoverboost Hoverboard is now unavailable because of problems with the batteries and chargers!
Powerboard 2 Wheel HoverBoard
This fashionable hoverboard from the USA company comes in 3 colors and is sold at $489. When it is fully charged, the battery life lasts for 6 straight hours which is longer than most other hoverboards.
The top speed can go up to 8 mph, and no matter the speed you put it on, the ride will always be smooth.
The maximum weight it can carry is 220 pounds, which can be a bummer for some people, but other than that it doesn't really have any drawbacks.
The reviews it has gotten have been mostly positive and so you can be certain that it won't fail to work fine.
Update: The Powerboard Hoverboard is now unavailable because of problems with the batteries and chargers!
Hover Scooter Board Powered By LED Lights From mAuto
The mAuto brand is quite well known within the hoverboard business, as they never fail to make high quality products.
This specific hoverboard of theirs would have to be the favorite for customers since it has the powered by LED lights.
They come in 5 different colors and are sold for $499.
The main feature of this hoverboard would have to be that it can do a 15 degree climbing capacity. It can also reach up to 10 mph and still maintain optimum balance and safety.
The battery is also rechargeable and does full charge quite quickly as well.
Update: The mAuto Hoverboard is now unavailable because of problems with the batteries and chargers!
Shareconn Two Wheels Smart HoverBoard with LED Lights
This hoverboard from Shareconn is different to the others and a unique design.
It sells for $539.99 and comes in 3 different colors. One of its main features would have to be that it comes with bluetooth which is always nice to have with any gadget honestly.
Many customers appreciate how easy this hoverboard is to control. It's quite an effortless operation, and even in its high speeds it's always smooth while in action.
The only drawback would have to be that it does take quite some time to fully charge; 60-120 minutes to be exact. Though other than that it is a fantastic product that's worth buying.
Update: The Shareconn Hoverboard is now unavailable because of problems with the batteries and chargers!
Airwheel X3 Self Balance Electric Unicycle Scooter One
We threw this one in because it's so cool and a real alternative to the two wheeled hoverboards.
This unicycle scooter hoverboard has a metal alloy and starting balance wheels. It's also much safer compared to other hoverboards.
The double balancing system help keep you balanced. It has a robust body and even an anti-slip grip which can help make it safe for kids and adults.
Charging time is just an hour to have it work for hours on end.
It's wonderfully crafted to make it easy to use and ride without the typical learning curves dealt with hoverboards.
The reviews for this specific unicycle scooter is exceptional for how it is designed and the overall simplicity.
It weighs 9.8kg if you need to carry it after riding.
Update: The Airwheel X3 has now been discontinued by Amazon!
Conclusion
These uniquely crafted hoverboards are filled with a ton of different features. They are all fairly easy to ride because of their state of the art self balancing gravity sensors.
Learning how to ride is extremely easy to do. These models are fairly light and super easy to steer by leaning.
There is a good reason why so many people love moving around on these great new ride-on toys. They are compact, fun and you can take them everywhere.
So if you want a sleek and compact hoverboard, these are the ones to choose from this year!
Now that you have read about all of the best hoverboards on the market, simply purchase the one that best suits your needs.
Before you buy any hoverboard, the rule of thumb is to always read reviews to ensure that you buy a quality product that hasn't received too much negative feedback.
Reviews can provide you a better understanding of whether the product is worth buying or not. This can also be very helpful if you decide to buy your hoverboard online.
This new gadget has definitely become the new craze within the current generation, and so they are also the perfect gift to give during the holidays or special occasions.
So go ahead and enjoy one of the best personal electric powered transport product available right now!