Onewheel GT vs. Onewheel Pint X | Which Onewheel Should You Get?

Thinking about getting a Onewheel but not sure which one is best suited for you? Adam and Tyler take Onewheel GT and Pint X for a coffee run and breakdown the key similarities and differences between the two boards. You can't go wrong on Onewheel so you're in the right place!

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[kaiserman]

I have 3300 miles on my Pint X now and It's still going strong with no issues so far.

[johnthompson]

I'm 70 years old and I love my new OW GT!
Never even rode any kind of skateboard before... took me a few trys, but now I can ride it all over the place!!

[Freightrain]

I bought the GT model, so I could have the most range, I'm also a heavy-set guy, I drive an 18-wheeler all over the U.S. and this helps me get out away from the truck and see the sites wherever I park, am also filming my runs with the Insta360 One X2 to post onto youtube in the near future.

[raw-fo-dog-]

I've been itching to get a Pint when I first heard of it almost 2 years back, but ever since the Pint X came out, that has been the sweet spot between price and range capability of the XR. Never ridden a Onewheel b4, I've just been obsessed with these things for 3 years now, hope this year's the year.

[albienb]

I chose the Pint X because i mainly do street riding. I am 5’9 and 185 pounds.

18 miles is enough for me because when i get to about 9 miles, foot fatigue sets in and my right foot is numb. By the time i get to about 16 miles of riding; I’ve had my fun and it’s time to go home usually.

My cruise speed on the street is about 8-13 miles and the pint x handles it well. Anything above that i feel unsafe because the winds drag intensifies on your body and instinctively i get more cautious about the potential fall.

Occasionally, i get on grass and dirt roads and put it on Skyline X. The pint x hasn’t let me down with regards to power. I am the one controlling my speed because i don’t want to eat it; if i wanted to speed up i know the pint x can do it.

Overall, the pint x has done everything that i have asked of it. My only complaint about it is losing 1/2 inch of clearance. That half inch is a big deal when going uphill which is why i installed Land Surf fangs. I got that 1/2 clearance back along with a front handle and wheels for the nosedive. It also needs more aggressive grip tape and brighter lights.

I have thought about selling my Pint X to get the GT because its the top of the line with power, range and just the prestige of it being the flagship.

But do i really need it? Probably not, but i just want to have it.

[graham]

I thought this was a surprisingly honest and thoughtful comparison and i think its has helped me figure out what I want out of my next OW.

[asacrane]

1000 miles on my GT and it’s amazing. The only thing is that I come from a pint and the acceleration of the GT feels way slower and nose heavy. When you get it up to speed though, it feels like butter. You don’t feel the instant speed that I feel some people are talking about, but it never feels like you’re never going to be thrown off.(unless you’re going 30mph)

[rbrtsparkman]

I got the GT with the bundle. I never did any board sports prior.
Don't regret it at all. Every day I'm hurting to go for a ride.
There's a learning curve, but every ride I get new skills and strengthen my bond with the board. You know what I'm talking about.

[chrisboot]

Used XR! I like to be able to change out my battery in a few years when it dies, thanks. (and no, shipping a one wheel from out of country to change a wearable part is not practical or economical)

[zachsmith]

I think that the pintX body is the peak one wheel form. If the pintX could remain the same weight and gain all of the GT’s features and customizations like top speed, treaded tire, range, foot pads, and digital shaping there would be no question. Obviously that isn’t possible yet.
The facts for now is that the GT is TOO HEAVY to transport on errands comfortably. The only way to justify the GT for most people is if it’s main purpose of being used is the range and power. Otherwise the pintX has the most functionality of any one wheel ever. THE PINTX IS THE FLAGSHIP IN MY OPINION WHILE THE GT IS A SPECIALTY ITEM FOR UNIQUE NICHES.

[matt]

I wouldn't buy a one wheel with how hard they are to work on now. When I bought my pint you could swap in new batteries, That's no longer an option. Why would I spend that much money on something I can't fix

[Rider]

Got a Pint X for my first OneWheel. Threw a Burris Treaded tire on it about 3 weeks ago and it was a game changer for running it off-road. Overall I love it, but I'm looking at a picking up a GT as well. Probably with a slick and then mounting a TFL Enduro on it. Pint X I think makes more sense for a daily board, in the city, stopping for food/errands and the GT makes more sense for a dedicated off road/trail board. GT probably makes more sense if you're bigger/heavier and/or want to carry a pack with 20+ lbs of stuff with you as well. Tried riding the Pint X with a pack of 20lbs+ of stuff (I myself am around 200-205lbs) and I noticed a huge difference in the boards responsiveness and power just having an additional 20lbs on me.

[rickiianthony]

Just got a OneWheel Pint a week ago, been trying to learn to ride it slowly. Still scares me going to fast and wobbling. Not gonna give up tho. So much fun. 😀

[thewaxlab]

Big fan of the GT. Was thinking of getting the Pint X and leaving it in my Model Y to cruise through town when I’m at the Supercharger.

[Mowguli]

I'd love a Pint X or a GT. I have a Pint and I'm so ready for more range!

[heavysandwich]

The only thing I wish for the Pint X to have is a handle bumper. Like the GT and the XR.

[one_point_gigawatts]

I love my GT 650 miles in. The greatest invention since the cell phone....I sold my XR instantly afterwards.

[avalanchecannon]

I got both! GT for me and Pint X for the love of my life and best friend who has never ridden any kind of board before. I taught her to ride solo in two 20 minute sessions.

[lindleyzerbe]

GT- if you’re going off-road trail riding with some significant, steep uphills the added torque of the gt is a must. I also have the XR and trails on which it struggled the gt excels.

[SadLittleOctopus]

I have Pint X and XR. Pint X, especially on Skyline, almost feels like a GT (I've ridden a friends') to me, but I prefer riding my XR over my Pint X because I feel like the tricks I can do are a lot more plentiful and the charging time is a lot more manageable. The Pint X takes 2.5-5 hours to fully charge based on if you're using a slow charger or ultracharger. The XR will charge in 1.5-0.75 hours based on if you have the home or hypercharger. For the riding I do, the XR makes the most sense to me for it's price compared to it's charging time, as well as stability and feel.
I bought a Pint X as a 2nd board though too, and I must say, I feel a lot more comfortable on that board if I'm climbing hills or going over verrrry uneven terrain, and it seems the battery does end up lasting a little bit longer than my XR, but not enough to really choose one board over the other.
Honestly, if you can find an XR for around $1400, definitely get that over the Pint X. I wouldn't rule out XRs over $1400, but they would have to come with more attachments/a fast charger/extra things to make it more worth the cost.
I found my main XR for $1400 and it came with a Hyper Charger, a custom back foodpad and new griptape, a carbon fiber fender, a bunch of extra power button covers and charging plugs, a onewheel logo popsocket, plenty of stickers and even a maghandle, which I eventually removed because it was rattling, all with only 132 miles on the board. You can definitely find great deals like this one on craigslist or even eBay (be cautious for scams on eBay).
If you don't want to deal with any of the searching though, you won't be wrong for picking up a Pint X. I recommend looking for a onewheel dealer near where you live on the onewheel website, and buying one in person instead of waiting for shipping. They usually have a few attachments such as fenders and charge port plugs. They won't charge any more than FM does and you'll be able to get a board in your hands a lot sooner.