April 2024
Electric Skateboards: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of electric skateboards rankings posted by key online experts, as of April 2024.
Summary
On 9 Apr 2024, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 88 electric skateboard endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
75 electric skateboards were endorsed in total, only 10 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 9 Apr 2024, Backfire G2 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed electric skateboard with 3 expert endorsements. 2 experts out of 3 recommended it as the '#1 electric skateboard' this month.
Brand breakdown
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Exway: 4 electric skateboards
(#1 is Exway Flex Pro)
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Skatebolt: 3 electric skateboards
(#1 is Skatebolt Breeze II)
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Swagtron: 3 electric skateboards
(#1 is Swagtron Swagskate NG3)
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Acton: 3 electric skateboards
(#1 is Acton Blink S)
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Meepo: 3 electric skateboards
(#1 is Meepo V5)
Price breakdown
At a glance - April Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Skateboard |
Dmarge
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Forbes
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Digital Trends
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The Electric Wheels
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E-Skate Boarder
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TechGearLab
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ERideHero
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Escape Monthly
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Beginner Surf Gear
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Popular Mechanics
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1
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- | $399 |
Backfire G2
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-
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2
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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2
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- | Check price |
Skatebolt Breeze II
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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1
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-
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3
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- | Check price |
Skatebolt Tornado II
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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4
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- | Check price |
Swagtron Swagskate NG3
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-
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-
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7
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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-
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6
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5
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- | Check price |
Acton Blink S
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-
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-
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5
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7
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-
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-
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12
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-
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-
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-
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6
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- | Check price |
Boosted Mini X
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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7
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- | $659 |
Backfire Zealot
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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13
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- | Check price |
Exway Flex
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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7
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-
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14
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- | Check price |
Teamgee H5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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-
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5
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-
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15
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- | Check price |
Acton Blink QU4TRO
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-
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-
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-
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9
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-
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-
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7
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-
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We ranked Backfire G2 #1 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Backfire G2 as #1.
Forbes
Best Budget Electric Skateboard
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Fun and speedy
Great price for the performance
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Low max load
Not enough power to climb steep hills
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E-Skate Boarder
Best Budget Hub Board
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Extremely attractive price
Fast shipping
Decent customer service
Quiet and stealthy motors
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Rougher ride with hub motors
Not the best torque
Can't swap wheels
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Popular Mechanics
Best Overall
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Flexible, shock-absorbing deck
Water- and dust-resistant motors
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Top speed may be too low for some commuters
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We ranked Skatebolt Breeze II #2 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Skatebolt Breeze II as #1.
Escape Monthly
Best Overall / Editors' Choice
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Insane top speed
IP67 waterproof
30-degree climbing capacity
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A bit on the high price bracket
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend electric skateboards.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of electric skateboards, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for April 2024 ranking
Dmarge
Forbes
Digital Trends
The Electric Wheels
E-Skate Boarder
TechGearLab
ERideHero
Escape Monthly
Beginner Surf Gear
Popular Mechanics
We ranked Skatebolt Tornado II #3 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Skatebolt Tornado II as #1.
We ranked Swagtron Swagskate NG3 #4 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Escape Monthly
Best for Kids
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Speed locking feature
Intelligent sensors
Rear light for additional safety
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Too small for adults
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Popular Mechanics
Best for Kids
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Light-up taillights
Smart sensor technology
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Can’t ride manually when battery dies
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We ranked Acton Blink S #5 in April 2024 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
We ranked Boosted Mini X #6 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
Escape Monthly
Best for Commuters
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Highly durable
High maneuverability
Impressive acceleration
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Maybe a little soft for the heavier riders
On the upper price bracket
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We ranked Backfire Zealot #7 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
E-Skate Boarder
Best Budget Belt Drive
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Wheel swap possible
Big battery for a budget board
Powerful belt motors for a budget board
Fast shipping
Decent customer service
"Screamy" sound
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Requires a bit more maintenance than hubs
Turbo mode, while fast, eats up battery quickly
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TechGearLab
Best Bang for the Buck
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Speedy
Great wheels
Budget-friendly
Good amount of flex in the deck
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Mediocre uphill speeds
Other models offer greater range
Bulky
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We ranked Exway Flex #8 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
TechGearLab
Most Budget Friendly
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App has good settings
Front and rear bumpers
Decent hill climbing
Highly affordable
Light
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We ranked Teamgee H5 #9 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
We ranked Acton Blink QU4TRO #10 in April 2024 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best electric skateboards” rankings.
