Experts recommend Backfire G2 more than Skatebolt Breeze II
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Backfire G2 over Skatebolt Breeze II, but both Electric Skateboards have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Backfire G2 received 3 recommendations: from Forbes (24 Jul 2024), Popular Mechanics (15 Feb 2024) and studyfinds.org (20 Dec 2023). By contrast, Skatebolt Breeze II received only 1 recommendation from Escape Monthly.
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Skateboard | concretewaves.com  | eskatehub.com  | Dmarge  | Forbes  | Escape Monthly  | Digital Trends  | Popular Mechanics  | The Electric Wheels  | TechGearLab  | studyfinds.org  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $349 |  Backfire G2 The Backfire G2 Black Electric Skateboard is highly praised for its powerful motors, long range, top speed, and durable design, making it a great choice for riders seeking a reliable and enjoyable electric skateboard. | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 8 | N/A | Check price |  Skatebolt Breeze II The Skatebolt Breeze II electric skateboard is a powerful and durable option for riders who frequently encounter hilly terrain, with a top speed of 30 mph and the ability to climb steep hills of up to 30 degrees. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 24 Jul 2024 Forbes ranked Backfire G2 as #2
Rank Electric Skateboard Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Backfire G2 Best Budget Electric Skateboard... ... ... Source: www.forbes.com - On 15 Feb 2024 Popular Mechanics ranked Backfire G2 as #1
Rank Electric Skateboard Comment #1 out of 6 Backfire G2 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 20 Dec 2023 studyfinds.org ranked Backfire G2 as #1
Rank Electric Skateboard #1 out of 5 Backfire G2 ... ... Source: studyfinds.org - Escape Monthly ranked Skatebolt Breeze II as #1
Rank Electric Skateboard Comment #1 out of 5 Skatebolt Breeze II Best Overall / Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.escapemonthly.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Backfire G2 outranks Skatebolt Breeze II. This is not to say that Skatebolt Breeze II is a bad option. Like Backfire G2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Backfire G2 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Skatebolt Breeze II is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Electric Skateboard | concretewaves.com | eskatehub.com | Dmarge | Forbes | Escape Monthly | Digital Trends | Popular Mechanics | The Electric Wheels | TechGearLab | studyfinds.org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +1 | $349 | Backfire G2 The Backfire G2 Black Electric Skateboard is highly praised for its powerful motors, long range, top speed, and durable design, making it a great choice for riders seeking a reliable and enjoyable electric skateboard. | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | +1 | Check price |  Exway Flex Pro | - | 10 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | +1 | Check price |  Backfire Zealot S2 | - | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 4 | +1 | Check price |  Swagtron Swagskate NG3 The Swagtron Swagskate NG3 is a compact and lightweight electric skateboard designed for kids and youths, offering a range of up to 10 kilometers, a maximum speed of 9.3 mph, and easy maneuverability, making it a great option for beginners. | - | - | - | - |
5 | 7 | 6 |
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Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by TechGearLab | 94 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by electricskateboardreviews.net | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by TechGearLab | 82 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by TechGearLab | 82 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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