The Best Hoverboards For Kids Are Safe And So Much Fun

Top speed: 6 mph | Range: 5 miles | Weight: 14.3 pounds | Max weight capacity: 176 pounds
Pros:

• Prominent battery indicator (and speed display)
• Lights and Bluetooth speaker onboard
• Up to 5 miles of range

Cons:

• No handle for carrying
• Lights may not be bright enough for day-time visibility

The Gotrax Mars is the best hoverboard for a wide range of kids. It has all the common features that most people expect from a hoverboards for any age, such as a riding distance of 5 miles and a top speed of just over 6 miles per hour. To accommodate the recommended kids aged 8 years and up, the Gotrax Mars can support a rider weight of up to 176 pounds (or as low as 44 pounds).

Though it might not seem like a meaningful feature, the Mars hoverboard has an LCD to show speed and battery life. Giving kids a battery indicator front and center may help avoid surprise moments of finding the battery dead.

The hoverboard includes UL2272 certification, a minimum first step for electrical and fire safety. There are included LED lights to give the board some personality, and even if kids don’t have a phone to connect to its Bluetooth speaker, the feature may come in handy down the road as they grow into it more. 

Top speed: 10 mph | Range: ~6 miles | Weight: 15 pounds | Max weight capacity: 200 pounds

Pros:

• Value price
• Lots of kid-desired features like lights and speaker
• Faster top speed than some other similar units

Cons:

• Unclear range from battery

The Lieagle Hoverboard includes most of the same features as other self-balancing vehicles in its size class, but has a retail price of just under $100. We think this is a great value for kids who don’t know how much they’ll actually use a hoverboard day-to-day.

The Lieagle Hoverboard can handle rider weights up to 200 pounds and has an advertised top speed of 10 miles per hour that could work well for older kids or those who master the vehicle’s mechanics. Despite a low cost, the hoverboard still includes a Bluetooth speaker, lights in multiple areas and a continuous battery indicator. 

Top speed: 5 mph | Range: 3 miles | Weight: 12 pounds | Max weight capacity: 80 pounds

Pros:

• Compact size with a reasonable weight
• Value price
• Lower top speed

Cons:

• Slow charging
• No multicolor lights for kids who want something vibrant

The Hover-1 My First Hoverboard is specifically geared to younger kids, ages 5 and up with its size and features. It keeps the traditional look of the hoverboards older kids are riding, but scales down the top speed and range with a lower maximum weight capability.

My First Hoverboard can reach a top speed of 5 miles per hour and has a 3-mile range which should be enough distance and a quick enough pace to keep young kids occupied at a park or in the backyard until they’re onto the next thing. But one downside is that it can take 5 hours to fully charge, according to the manufacturer. 

The hoverboard is slightly lighter than other similar ones at 12 pounds, but likely is still on the heavy side for kids to carry themselves. What that means is that parents have an easier time when its time to lug it home. There are not a lot of flashing lights or a speaker system, but there are LED lights for use in the evening along the front. Keeping the design simplified allows the cost to stay well under $100 for first-time riders.

Top speed: 7 mph | Range: 12 miles | Weight: 22.4 pounds | Max weight capacity: 220 pounds

Pros:

• Long riding distance
• Decent top speed
• Shorter charging times than other units

Cons:

• Over 20 pounds
• No Bluetooth speaker or app controls

For older kids—we recommend over 12—the Hover-1 Ultra makes a good hoverboard choice. The primary reason is for its long, 12-mile range of use before needing another charge. It also has two 250W motors for more power than other basic hoverboards, with a total weight capacity of 220 pounds. The Ultra should achieve speeds of at least 7 miles per hour.

Once it does need to be recharged, it can be fully powered in 4 hours, shaving a little bit of time waiting compared to other comparable units. The Hover-1 Ultra doesn’t have a Bluetooth speaker built-in, but it does have LED lights and a battery indicator, which tend to be more valuable in day-to-day use.

Top speed: 7.5 mph | Range: 4.3 miles | Weight: 17.6 pounds | Max weight capacity: 220 pounds

Pros:

• Easy-to-use self-balancing mechanism
• Bluetooth speaker and lights
• Solid battery life

Cons:

• Not the longest range or speed for its price

The Tomoloo Q2C is a very average hoverboard in a lot of ways. It features lights and a Bluetooth speaker. It can travel 4.3 miles and features a top speed of 7.5 miles per hour. However, we like this option for beginners, because of its promoted and confirmed self-balancing feature.

“It was easy for my 8-year-old son to learn straight away,” says says Rose Gordon Sala, a deputy editor at Forbes Vetted and mom of three. “He started rolling on it as soon as we took it out of the box. He’s used it mostly on a paved path but also on our deck and indoors. I like that it doesn’t go too fast, but I think he’d like it to go faster, and it certainly struggles a bit on inclines.” It has held up well after nearly a year of light use, she adds.

The Tomoloo Q2C can also accommodate riders up to 220 pounds, so if a parent wanted to try their hand at riding a hoverboard too, this one might work for the whole family.

Top speed: 8 mph | Range: 40 min. runtime | Weight: 19.6 pounds | Max weight capacity: 176 pounds

Pros:

• Backed by well-known Razor company
• Steady balancing technology
• Quick-glance battery level indicator

Cons:

• More expensive than other boards with the same 8 mph top speed
• Top weight of 176 pounds might not accommodate everyone in the family

The Razor Hovertrax 2.0 isn’t cheap, but it doesn’t need to be—there are plenty of less expensive options. Instead, the Hovertrax 2.0 focuses on making sure the riding experience is the best it can be. 

Lots of buyers have commented that Razor’s EverBalance technology really does make balancing easier than other hoverboard options, some of whom had problems riding other models. You can choose between training and regular riding modes, which can be helpful if a child constantly has friends over who want to try out the motorized vehicle. The unit also has a shatter-resistant frame, an LED battery level, fender bumper protection, blue front light bars and is reportedly quiet, all of which go a long way to give kids a nice way to cruise around.

Top speed: 9 mph | Range: 5 miles | Weight: 12.5 pounds | Max weight capacity: 220 pounds

Pros:

• A vibrant display of lights
• Built-in Bluetooth speaker
• Decent top speed and range for older kids

Cons:

• Lights may become annoying

For kids who love flashy things and want a unique ride, the Jetson Pixel Hoverboard could be just the solution. Nearly every aspect of the board lights up, from the deck to the wheels. The Pixel doesn’t just light up though—kids can vibe to the music from the built-in Bluetooth speaker. This is a fun hoverboard.

Beyond the obvious draw of this fireworks show beneath their feet, the Jetson Pixel gives kids a top cruising speed of 9 miles per hour and a range of 5 miles. The board is recommended for kids 12 and up and holds up to 220 pounds. The lights can be changed to several different patterns with the press of a button. The real fun, however, is using it at night and watching the glow move to the rhythm of the music it plays.