The Unagi Model One is a powerful electric scooter with an out-of-the-ordinary futuristic design. It’s a great means of transport for short trips downtown, casual day-off rides in a park, as well as reaching your workplace on a busy day. It’s light, it’s portable, but the main highlight of this scooter is its style. When riding an Unagi Model One you’re bound to turn heads no matter where you go.
Does this mean we found the perfect electric scooter of this generation? As always, the answer to that depends on your goals and needs. Let’s find out if the Unagi Model One is the perfect e-scooter for you.
Unagi Mode One E500 Specs
Size : 43.3 x 37.8 x 16.5 inches (folded), 37.8 x 16.5 x 15 inches (unfolded)
Weight : 26.5 lbs
Max Speed : 15 mph (both claimed by the manufacturers and proved in our performance tests)
Max Range : 15.5 miles (stated by the manufacturers, in reality, this heavily depends on your conditions and rider’s weight)
Max Load or Rider Weight : 275 lbs
Motor : dual 250 Watt, all-wheel drive
Battery : 33.6 V, 9.0 Ah
Charging time : 4.5-5 hours
Lights : two white LED lights on the front and a rear-facing red LED for safe night riding
Folding mechanism : one-click, fast-folding mechanism
Pros
- The outstanding design
- Light weight
- Portable thanks to the fast-folding mechanism
- Large & clear LCD display
- Equipped with bright LED lights for night riding
- No laggy app that you need to install to activate & use your scooter
- Doesn’t have a typical scooter “rugged” look, yet also doesn’t look like a kid’s toy
Cons
- High price tag ($790 to $890)
- Not as smooth of a ride as you’d expect
- Short-range on a single charge
Unagi Model One: The Style
What makes the Unagi Model One stand out is its look. This is a scooter that will get you noticed on the road and in a good way. The Model One’s sleek design and futuristic shape straight away let everyone around know that it’s a premium micro-mobility vehicle they’re looking at.
Unlike other e-scooters that go for a rugged look, Unagi with the light carbon fiber tubes, three coats of high-tech paint, and the silicon-surface deck looks extremely smooth. The deck has a good grip, which ensures your feet will never slip. Although be aware that the embedded silicon on top of the deck gets dirty easily, and that can ruin the overall appearance of your scooter.
There are no wires dangling around the scooter’s body, and the ergonomic handlebar with the rubberized grips is just pleasant to hold on to. This Unagi Model One style is flawless, and you can see that they thought of every little detail here.
The Price & Model Selection
The Unagi Model One style’s counterpart is its price. The Unagi Model One comes in two configurations. The single-motor version E250 costs $840, while the dual-motor version E500 will cost you $990. Needless to say, that seems a little steep for an eclectic scooter. Both E250 and E500 are available in 4 color versions: cosmic blue, matte black, sea salt, and scarlet fire.
The model we had for testing is the dual-motor E500. While the E250 isn’t as powerful and would probably struggle to get up the same hills that the E500 does, the single-motor model only weighs 23 lbs. Compared to the E500’s 26.5 lbs, that doesn’t seem like much of a difference at first. But if you’re walking several flights of stairs with your scooter in hand, trust me, you’ll notice the difference.
The Folding Mechanism
Another big selling point for the Unagi Model One is the one-click folding mechanism. It only takes one click to fold your scooter, if you need to carry it over a flight of stairs, take it with you on a train, or store it in your car.
That’s what makes the Model One one of the most portable e-scooters on the market. That and the fact that it only weighs 12kg. If you ever used a public rental scooter to move around in the city, you’ve probably noticed how heavy those are (normally around 35-40 pounds or up to 19 kg).
The Performance: You Win Some, You Lose Some
With the dual 250 Watt motor, the Unagi Model One is a powerful e-scooter. It comes with 3 riding modes: beginner, advanced, and professional. The first mode is only good for getting used to your scooter and testing it when you get your hands (and your feet) on it for the first time. The second mode works well on smooth surfaces and straight roads. If you need to go over hills, the third professional mode is your only option.
Using the 3rd mode, you can actually go uphill at around 12-15 mph, depending on the rider’s weight. Speaking of weight, the Unagi Model One lists the rider’s weight limit at 275 lbs. Of course, we had to test it to see if the Model One can hold more than that, so we put two people on it. With around 308 lbs, the Model One could still go uphill, though at a significantly slower pace, and we managed to get a total of 5 miles (a little over 8 km) out of it on a single charge.
Note : We should remind you that you’re not supposed to ride the Model One together with someone, and we only did it for the sake of testing.
Unagi uses the 7.5-inch rubber wheels for the Model One. They’re puncture-proof which means they require zero maintenance. However, as soon as you go off the smooth road and try using the Model One on a surface anything less than perfect, you will notice the decrease in comfort.
Both throttle and brake controls are integrated into the handlebar. There’s no cruise control option, so you’ll have to keep your thumb on the accelerator at all times to keep going. The downside of this is that it gets pretty tiring after a while if you’re going on a longer ride. However, this also removes the danger of losing balance and falling off the scooter if you need to brake and stop instantly.
The scooter comes already equipped with everything you need for night riding. If you’re riding in a low-visibility environment, you’ll be able to see everything thanks to the flush-mounted 47 lumens LED front light, while the rear red LED light will make sure you’re seen on the road as well. It’s nice that you don’t have to install anything extra, and can just take your Model One on the road straight out of the box.
The Battery Life: Shorter Than Expected
Depending on your weight and riding conditions, the Unagi Model One can last from 5 to 9.5 miles (roughly 8 to 15km) on a single charge. We found that disappointing since the advertised range for the Model One is 15.5 miles, which is something we failed to reach even in seemingly perfect conditions with the rider’s weight of 123 lbs.
If you’re looking for a longer-range scooter, the Unagi Model One isn’t the right choice for you. However, Unagi offers a free extra charger in exchange for completing their survey. That way, you can keep one charger at home and take the other one to your workplace. If you put your scooter to charge while you’re at work, you guarantee that you won’t run out of power on the way back. And even if you do, you can still use the Unagi Model One as your normal kick scooter, as long as there are no steep hills on your way home.
Should You Buy an Unagi Model One?
We can’t say that the Unagi Model One is the perfect e-scooter for everyone, but it might be the perfect scooter for you. If you need your scooter to run long miles at a time and want to ride together with someone else, then you should keep searching. But if you’re looking for a light yet powerful, portable electric scooter that is low maintenance and looks unique and stylish, then you should consider getting the Unagi.
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If you don’t have a full-sized printing machine at home and often need to print a document on the go, check out the Newyes portable printer . This wireless printer is lightweight and small enough to fit in your bag. Not to mention it’s environmentally friendly, since it uses thermal paper instead of ink.
Follow our review of the Newyes portable wireless thermal printer to see if it suits your printing needs.
Newyes Portable Wireless Thermal A4 Printer: First Impressions & Specs
When I was a student, I remember my university always required hard copies of documents. Luckily, there was a print shop on campus where I could always pop in to print something.
Then I became a professional, and to my surprise many life spheres still required me to have printed versions of documents with me. Of course you can get your own full-sized machine to print things at home, but if like me you live in a small apartment, you value every extra bit of space and don’t want a massive printer to take it up.
One day, when I was looking for a neighbor with a printer to help me with my event tickets, they introduced me to the concept of a portable printer. Seeing how easy it is to use, I immediately wanted to get my hands on one of those. So here I am, reviewing one of the most useful gadgets I received recently – the Newyes portable thermal printer.
Before we continue with this review, here is the full list of specs of this printer.
- Model: Newyes LD0801
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 1.2 x 2.28 in (265 x 58 x 30.5 mm)
- Weight: 16.8oz (475g)
- Paper format: A4
- Paper width: 210mm or 218mm
- Printing Type: thermal paper
- Resolution: 203DPI
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Charging port: USB type-C port
- Input Voltage: DC 5V / 2A
- Battery: 1200mAh lithium battery
- Charging time: 75 min
- Automatic shut down: after 30 minutes
- Stand-by: about 30 days
- Extra features: LED light, reset, on / off switch button
- Color: white, black
- Warranty: limited one year warranty
- Price: $199 on the Newyes website
If you find yourself in need of hard copies of important documents while on the move, the Newyes portable wireless thermal printer will become your go-to gadget. Newyes calls it “the world’s smallest printer”, and with the weight of under 500g this seems plausible. This mini printer offers a handy solution for those moments when you need to quickly print an important document but don’t have access to an office setup.
Operating this printer is a breeze – a simple Bluetooth connection is all that’s required. Once connected, just fire up the app, choose the file you want to print, and send it over. Efficiency is at the forefront, and you can easily print multiple sheets by inserting new pages back to back.
The only limitation this printer has is that it can only print in black. So even if your original file is in color, the printed document will still come out in black and white. Other than that – you can print a variety of file types including Excel, Word, PDF, JPG, PNG, and web pages – and it only takes seconds.
The Newyes portable wireless printer combines convenience, portability, and efficiency – all the things I appreciate in a modern gadget.
Design and Unpacking
Let’s have a closer look at the design and build of this smart printer, as well as what you get included in the package when you purchase it.
What’s in the Box
Here’s everything you’ll find when unpacking your Newyes portable thermal printer:
- The Newyes portable wireless thermal printer
- Bracket
- USB type-C cable
- Storage/carrying pouch
- 100pcs thermal printing paper
- User manual
You can use the Newyes portable printer right out of the box, as you’re all set with essential accessories. Aside from the printer itself, the package includes a bracket which will make printing more than one page smoother, a convenient storage bag for carrying your printer with you, a USB-C cable for charging, and a supply of 100 pieces of thermal paper to get you started.
One important thing to remember is that this printer only works with thermal paper. While thermal paper is significantly more expensive than normal paper, this printer also uses inkless printing and works without a ribbon and toner. Since you don’t have to spend money on ink, carbon ribbons or toner cartridges, you ultimately end up saving money with thermal paper.
The Newyes LD0801 is a pocket-sized printer that features straightforward design. For the purpose of this review, I had a printer in white color. The printer looks like a small white brick with just two pressable buttons on top – one for switching it on and off, and another for opening the printer’s cover. You’ll also see the paper entry slot on top of the printer.
On the side of the printer, you’ll find a single charging port.
The printer is made of plastic, but the build feels sturdy. I never have to worry about throwing it into my bag or damaging it when traveling. Besides, you can use a nice carrying pouch included in the package for protection.
Performance & Features
According to Newyes, the portable printer has a “handheld size and two times the weight of an iPhone”. This can give you an idea of how portable and convenient this little gadget is. In a month of testing, I used it at home, in a store, and even in a car while on the road.
Using the printer is unbelievably easy. Connect it to your mobile phone via Bluetooth, press the button to turn the printer on and put a sheet of thermal paper into the paper entry slot. Make sure to use thermal paper and not standard paper, and put it with the black marks facing down. Bear in mind that the thermal printer can only print in black and white and only on one (marked) side of the thermal paper sheet.
Then open the iPrint app on your smartphone. If you’re printing an A4 document, you can select one of two options – Photo Printing and Document Printing . Then choose the document from your phone’s files and print it.
The printer is reliable and in the time that I used it the Newyes LD0801 never let me down. The printing quality will surprise you, as it’s sometimes better than what you get from a full-sized printer. The printer supports printing in various formats, and you can use it to print documents from your smartphone (Android and iPhone), iPad, and Android tablet.
When fully charged, the printer can support up to 90 pieces of paper continuously, which is very impressive for a gadget of such a small size.
Software
The Newyes portable printer requires an iPrint app to operate. The app is available for free on iOS and Android. You’ll need to download the app on your device from the App Store or Google Play before you begin printing your documents.
The app has a simple and user-friendly design. You’ll need to pair your device with the printer on the first use via Bluetooth.
Depending on the type of document you want to print, you can choose different options from the app. There’s photo printing, document printing, web printing, and banner printing.
The app also has Materials and Template sections, where you can find various pictures and templates for printing to-do lists, post-its and holiday cards. You can also use the Newyes LD0801 as a label printer using these templates.
Battery Life
The Newyes portable wireless thermal printer is equipped with a decent 1200mAh lithium battery. This high-capacity battery allows you to print on the go without constantly worrying about running out of charge. When I received the printer, I charged it fully once, and it still hasn’t run out of battery after one month of use (I use it to print something almost every other day).
Charging this printer is quick and takes just over an hour to charge the printer from zero to full. The type-C charging cable facilitates a rapid charging experience. And if you run out of battery while on the go, you can quickly charge the printer from a portable power station or a power bank to continue printing.
The printer doesn’t support wireless charging, so I’d recommend always bringing the usb-c cable with you just in case.
Should You Buy the Newyes Portable Wireless Thermal Printer?
The Newyes portable thermal printer ensures high-quality wireless printing while on the go and easy operation. It’s not the most budget-friendly option, but this purchase will save you money and nerves in the long run thanks to its versatility and portable nature.
Personally, I can say that this printer made my life easier. So much that it’s probably my favorite smart gadget of the year. If you’re looking for a portable printer that won’t take any space in your house, I’d certainly recommend considering the Newyes LD0801 model.
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