Multiple Brands - Max G2

Best is relative I think, it depends what features and specs matter most to you. A solid, reliable, and all round stout scooter I think you can't go past the Ninebot Max G3 or even G2 is you don't need the extra speed. Super approachable, forgiving scooters that punch above their class in certain metrics.

With your weight, almost any adult scooter is suitable for you. Given the short travel distance, scooters with small batteries are also suitable. I would consider Ninebot scooters, as they have more reliable electronics, and the mechanical parts are also quite reliable. For example, Ninebot scooters Es series (Es1, Es2, Es4), F series(F25, F35, F45), G30, G2 (used ones can be bought for $ 300, and this would be the best solution for the money), E2. Of all the scooters listed, the Es series has a folding mechanism, which makes it easier to store it leaning against the wall, placing it on the front wheel, and using a wall mount. Other scooters can also be stored in this way, but due to the design features, they will bulge strongly from the wall, and it is not very convenient to put them on 1 wheel. Xiaomi scooters also performed well, such as the m365, m365 pro, etc. Inexpensive kukirin scooters can also be considered, but they often have mechanical problems, and the electrics sometimes fail, although due to their mass production, spare parts for them are cheaper than for other scooters.

This is essentially a copy of the xiaomi m365, but more powerful, and the price is too damn high. As for me, it's better to pay a little extra and buy a Ninebot G2 or Ninebot E3 (just the first thing that came to mind), they are not inferior in power, they have a double suspension. Well, or look for something better than the hiboy s2 pro, for that price.

Ninebot G30 or G2 G2 more comfortable and a bit more powerful, but more expensive and significantly heavier Niu KQi2 and KQi3 are also good options

I'm just happy this was an upgrade from the G2 that I had only briefly but also fits my urban commuting. Interesting how I can apply this to my own life where I'm used to living an unoptimized way but it could be better lol

Both the g30 and G2 have an error within a year or two. Those are their more famously reliable scooters. G30 famously has melting wire issues. G2 the internal charge adapter dies after about 500 miles so you gotta get a different external AC adapter. Not the worst but it's not perfect. I know the G2 also had the rear light die after about 1000 miles.

Depending on how much you weigh the ninebot G2 will get the job done exactly as you described. I'm selling my old one cause I replaced it with the G3, needed better suspension and the external battery. If you weigh around 180 lbs you'll hit your target range as long as you stay at 20 mph with boost off. Hills are also going to reduce that but that's per hill so if you're mostly flat you're solid. You will find parts and aftermarket parts galore. Ninebot is famously reliable.

Kinda agree. I have ZT3 and an F3 Pro alongside my G2 at the moment, and the feel of the G2 has them beat too. The F3 looks great (very sleek design) and despite having similar dimensions to G2 has very different steering geometry (probably safer at higher speed but also feels less nimble) and the overall suspension is more firm. The ZT3 just feels like a bigger scooter. Each of them is a great scooter - but the G2 feels better.

The G3 is faster and safer and the better all round scooter. You are 100% right about the G2 brakes, they aren't strong enough for fast riding. The G2 is for casual riding and feels plush doing it - this is why people are fans of it. It's the vibes.

okay then. the ninebot g3 pro. smokes this thing. is that why the stem cracks on a scooter this fast? also that little g2 u got is also shit. kukirin keeps failing

Beware ninebot has a really shit reputation in terms of power drain. The G2 will lose about 2 miles an hour of speed for every 10% battery it loses. Most scooters don't start seeing a ton of Drop off til they hit like 60% and even at low battery maintains like 60% max speed. Ninebots starts immediately and my g2 at 20% battery was going like 8mph.