Best Mobility Scooters 2026: 10 Ranked, and Where the Numbers Disagree
By Felipe Iglesias · Updated
The same mobility scooters turn up twice on Amazon with two different spec sheets. The ZT500 is listed as a red 3-wheeler at £1,270 with 16-inch wheels, a 90 cm turning radius and a 110 cm width. The same model in black costs £1,090 and quotes 10-inch wheels, a 54.82 cm turning radius and a 165 cm width — 55 cm wider than its own 110 cm length. It is £180 cheaper and better rated: 4.3 from 101 ratings against 4.1 from 135. The iCAN X-15 repeats the pattern across three colours at £649.99 each; black and silver quote 4 mph and 94.5 x 50.5 x 90 cm, while grey quotes 6 kmph and 100 x 55 x 100 cm. Where a listing contradicts itself, the headline number is the one to distrust.
We ranked ten of the best mobility scooters on Amazon on price, the weight you actually have to lift, the claimed range, the number of ratings behind the score, and how well the spec sheet holds together. Every figure quoted below comes from the listing itself.
At a glance
| # | Product | Price | Rating | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iCAN X-15 Folding Mobility Scooter, Black | £649.99 | 4.8 | View |
| 2 | T-Sport Auto-Folding Boot Scooter, Red | £799.89 | 4.7 | View |
| 3 | SuperHandy 3-Wheel Folding e-Mobility Device | £699.99 | 4.0 | View |
| 4 | Z01 Ultra-Lightweight Folding Mobility Scooter | £799.99 | 4.6 | View |
| 5 | Z02 Electric Folding Mobility Scooter, 350W | £569.99 | 4.5 | View |
| 6 | Green Power ZT500 3-Wheel, Black | £1,090.00 | 4.3 | View |
| 7 | Green Power ZT500 3-Wheel, Red | £1,270.00 | 4.1 | View |
| 8 | Green Power Fastest Electric Scooter, Red | £1,770.00 | 4.0 | View |
| 9 | Green Power JH500 4-Wheel Scooter, Red | £1,390.00 | 3.9 | View |
| 10 | Falcon Auto-Folding Mobility Scooter, Green | £649.00 | 3.5 | View |
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iCAN X-15 Folding Mobility Scooter, Black
First because 4.8 from 48 ratings is the highest score of the ten mobility scooters here, at £649.99 with an 18 kg frame.
Pros
- 4.8 from 48 ratings, the highest average in this list
- 18 kg net weight, with a battery that adds about 1 kg
- Folds to 315 × 505 × 745 mm and pulls like a suitcase
- 24V lithium battery is removable, with a spare and compartment included
- 15 miles maximum range at a 4 mph top speed
Cons
- 4 mph ceiling — it is a Class 2 scooter
- 15 miles is a maximum, dependent on terrain, user weight and battery condition
- No maximum user weight quoted anywhere in the listing
- One of the 48 ratings is one star
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great scooter only scooter I've had with a spare battery as well as the original and when they cost over a £100 to buy I think that is brilliantVery easy to open and close and very light in weightI would recommend this scooter to anyoneAnother thing the customer service were fabulous explained everything I needed to know in one go”
Verified purchase“Super scooter. I bought a portable scooter for my dad a few years ago for treble the price of this and it was so heavy in parts and took up so much car space. I bought this for a friend last week and we are really pleased with it. It's comfortable and feels really sturdy and solid for a smaller scooter. It folds really easily and fits easily into. the boot of her Ford Puma. Some women may possibly find it a little heavy to lift off the floor. We found it easier to lift up to a car by holding it flat rather than from the top. The batteries just take a few goes to understand how to push them up off the internal Velcro to take out for charging. It is good that it comes with a second battery. We tested it out taking the dogs for a walk, it coped across a grassed area and a rough road and a bit of gravel. All in all a really good value piece of equipment. Plus very swift delivery! The other good feature is it has a lever to change to push mode, from experience of other scooters this is really handy for some awkward or steep places.”
It takes first place on the strength of its rating: 4.8 from 48 owners, the highest score of the ten mobility scooters here, at £649.99. Net weight is 18 kg without the battery, and the battery adds about 1 kg — the number that decides whether you can lift it into a car alone.
In practice, this is a folding mobility scooter built for a car boot rather than a pavement. It folds to 315 × 505 × 745 mm and can then be pulled along like a suitcase using the integrated handle. The 24V lithium battery comes off for charging, a spare battery and compartment are included, and there are red-marked lifting points to show you where to grab it.
The catch is the ceiling. Top speed is 4 mph — the listing calls this the legal Class 2 limit — and 15 miles is a maximum range that depends on terrain, user weight and battery condition. The listing quotes no maximum user weight, so if you are heavy or tall, ask before ordering. One of the 48 ratings is one star.
T-Sport Auto-Folding Boot Scooter, Red
Second because 54 ratings average 4.7 and it folds itself by remote — though the title says 24 kg and the spec sheet says 25 kg.
Pros
- 4.7 from 54 ratings at £799.89
- Folds by remote control or a button on the scooter
- Climbs 12 degrees with rear anti-roll wheels
- Removable battery and a stated 120 kg maximum user weight
- 49 cm turning radius on 197 mm wheels
Cons
- Weight quoted as 24 kg in the title and bullets but 25 kg in the spec sheet
- Range quoted as 10–15 km in the bullets and 12.5 km in the battery field
- Three of the 54 ratings are one star
- The VAT-free price depends on confirming chronic illness or disability
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Lovely mobility scooter, folds easily with the by pressing the fob, and fits in the boot perfectly, and in my car, which is a Ford Kuga, I still have a little bit of space. It's a bit on the heavy side for me to lift on my own, but i'm really pleased with it.”
Verified purchase“So very pleased with my scooter, easy to assemble, lighter in weight than my other scooters.Study, good quality. I'm pleased it got manual as well as automatic my last scooter couldn't be closed manually, I would recommend it, very happy thank you”
Second on 4.7 from 54 ratings at £799.89. It is the only boot scooter here that folds itself, by remote control or a button on the scooter, and it climbs 12 degrees with rear anti-roll wheels so it will not tip backwards.
In practice the appeal is the lifting you do not do. The handlebar height adjusts, the battery comes out for charging at a socket, and the turning radius is 49 cm with 197 mm wheels. Maximum user weight is stated as 120 kg, and the price is listed as VAT-free on the understanding that the buyer is chronically ill or disabled.
That said, two numbers in this listing disagree. The title and bullets say 24 kg; the spec sheet says 25 kg. The bullets quote 10–15 km per charge while the battery field says 12.5 km. Both figures may be defensible, but establish which one the seller stands behind before you plan around it. Three of the 54 ratings are one star.
SuperHandy 3-Wheel Folding e-Mobility Device
Third on volume — 1,327 ratings, the largest sample here — but its two batteries and its quoted range pull in opposite directions.
Pros
- 1,327 ratings, by far the largest sample in this list
- 15.9 kg and splits into five pieces
- Two 48V lithium batteries, swappable on the go
- 125 kg maximum user weight with 10-inch solid wheels
- 35-inch turning radius
Cons
- 4.0 average, the lowest of the top five, with 13% one-star ratings
- Range quoted as 6.5 miles in total but over 6 miles per battery
- 6.25 kmph top speed, about 3.9 mph
- Sold as a non-medical device rather than a mobility aid
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This scooter is ideal for me , I'm unable to walk far without getting short of breath but now I can comfortably go out on my scooter and feel confident going from A to B , it's compact ,flits into car boot easily and having x2 batteries means I'm never out of power . Brilliant product . Well done Amazon !”
Verified purchase“I call this my freedom machine. I've ordered two spare batteries to extend its range. Grand on tarmac or flagged pavements but not so good on loose gravel.”
Third on sample size: 1,327 ratings at 4.0 make this the most-reviewed scooter in the list. It weighs 15.9 kg, the maximum user weight is 125 kg, and it runs a 48V brushless motor with forward and reverse.
In theory, the portability is the point. It splits into five lightweight pieces that fit the boot of an average saloon, and it ships with two 48V lithium batteries that swap over when one runs flat. The seat is a padded 16.9-inch bench, the wheels are 10-inch solid, the turning radius is 35 inches, and the brake is a manual drum.
Worth noting: the listing states this is a non-medical device, not intended to assist, treat, diagnose or alleviate any medical condition or disability. It is also one of the few 3 wheel mobility scooters here. The range figures pull against each other — 6.5 miles total per charge, but also over 6 miles from each of two batteries. Top speed is 6.25 kmph, roughly 3.9 mph. 13% of the ratings shown are one star.
Z01 Ultra-Lightweight Folding Mobility Scooter
Fourth because it is a lightweight mobility scooter that quotes 20.5 kg and a 150 kg user limit in the same sheet.
Pros
- 20.5 kg without the battery, 22.5 kg with it
- 150 kg maximum user weight
- 20 km claimed range from a 12Ah lithium battery
- Adjustable backrest and armrests, with left or right-hand control
- Front LED headlight, sound alert and rear anti-tip wheels
Cons
- Only 32 ratings behind the 4.6 average
- Material type listed as iron while the frame field says aluminium
- 180W motor against the 350W of the Z02 below it
- 7 of the 100 ratings in the star breakdown are one star
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Brilliant little mobility scooter.I bought it because I needed something to get around theme parks with family. The charge lasted all day even with the ups and downs in the park and the fact I'm at the upper weight limit. It didn't seem to struggle. Always had the power to get me about and when needed closed up so it could be moved like a suitcase. Very sturdy scooter as well as there were a lot of cobblestone and rough areas in the park. My partner who worked in the mobility scooter industry was very impressed too. Really great price as well”
Verified purchase“Absolutely fantastic, heavier than expected but folds up very easily to fit in a boot. Really easy to drive, controls and easy to understand. My only problems I have are that the horn is just a beep and chair could have a little more padding but a cushion works just as well.It's very speedy and agile but also sturdy and supportive.I couldn't be happier, would definitely recommend.”
Fourth because it is a lightweight mobility scooter with two numbers that rarely sit together: 20.5 kg without the battery, and a 150 kg maximum user weight. It costs £799.99 and averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.
The 180W motor and 12Ah lithium battery give a claimed 20 km range on gentle slopes and uneven roads, which is a modest pairing. Fit and finish lean practical: adjustable backrest and armrests, left or right-hand control, forward and reverse buttons, a front LED headlight, a sound alert, puncture-proof solid tyres and rear anti-tip wheels. Which means it also powers down by itself after 20 minutes of inactivity.
However, two things need checking. The material type is listed as iron while the frame material is listed as aluminium, and one of those is the truth. Alongside that, 32 ratings is a small sample — 7 of the 100 shown in the star breakdown are one star. This is a mobility scooter for adults who need something car-boot sized, not a long-distance machine.
Z02 Electric Folding Mobility Scooter, 350W
Fifth on price — £569.99 is the cheapest of the ten — in a listing that calls a 47 kg machine lightweight.
Pros
- £569.99, the lowest price in this list
- 350W motor against the Z01's 180W
- Folds to 90 × 37 × 72 cm
- 360° swivel seat, adjustable armrests and a detachable front basket
- USB charging port and a 9 cm adjustable tiller
Cons
- Approximately 47 kg including the battery, in a listing that says lightweight
- Spec sheet package weight says 46 kg
- Same 12Ah battery and 20 km claim as the 180W Z01
- Nine of the 100 ratings shown are one star
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Solid scooter excellent product good value for money. Parent loves it and feels safe out shopping”
Verified purchase“Compré este scooter para mi abuela, que pesa alrededor de 100 kg, y estamos muy contentos con el resultado. Se maneja con facilidad, es cómodo y tiene suficiente potencia para desplazarse sin problemas. Le ha dado mucha más independencia y confianza para salir y moverse por su cuenta. La calidad es muy buena para el precio. Lo recomiendo totalmente.”
Fifth on price. At £569.99 this is the cheapest of the ten mobility scooters here, with 4.5 from 38 ratings and a 350W motor, roughly double the 180W of the Z01 above it.
As an electric mobility scooter it folds to 90 × 37 × 72 cm, small enough for a cupboard or a car boot. You get a 360° swivel seat, adjustable armrests, a detachable front basket, a USB charging port for a phone, and a tiller that adjusts by 9 cm.
The catch is the weight. It is listed at approximately 47 kg including the battery, in a listing that also calls it lightweight and foldable — folding makes it smaller, not lighter. The package field says 46 kg, so even that is not settled. The claimed 20 km comes from the same 12Ah battery as the 180W Z01, which is worth asking about when the motor is nearly twice the size. Nine of the 100 ratings shown are one star.
Green Power ZT500 3-Wheel, Black
Sixth because it is the cheaper of two identical ZT500 listings — £1,090 against £1,270 — and it scores better, 4.3 from 101 against 4.1 from 135.
Pros
- £1,090 — £180 less than the red ZT500
- 4.3 from 101 ratings, better rated than its red twin
- 180 kg maximum user weight
- Engineer delivery and installation included at no extra charge
- Accessories pack: waterproof cover, phone holder and bottle holder
Cons
- Dimensions field reads 165 cm wide against a 110 cm length
- 10-inch wheels and a 54.82 cm turning radius against the red version's 16 inches and 90 cm
- One spec field says assembly is required while the bullet says a technician installs it
- 12 of the 100 ratings shown are one star
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“love it, gets quite a lot of use, if only the pavement were in better smape, but getting used toi ikt. i am 85 with lots of problems. nipping down the l,ocal shops a doddle, plus i can go in the road at one point and get gthe 8mph out of her, a lovely smooth ride.”
Verified purchase“The ZT500 was the first scooter i looked. I looked at about 5 scooters in total and this one is the stand out winner. I upgraded to the bigger motor because where I live its very hilly and the solid wheels (i prefer solid over inner tube) . The whole scooter is amazing its got all the essential lights and switches. It even has a little compartment under the seat like a little boot. It drives really well. In my opinion this scooter is the best on the market. Hands down i have noting bad to say at all. Thank you green power”
Sixth because it is the cheaper of two listings carrying the same ZT500 name. This black one is £1,090 with 4.3 from 101 ratings; the red one is £1,270 with 4.1 from 135. It quotes a 180 kg maximum user weight and includes engineer delivery and installation.
It is a three-wheel electric mobility scooter with a drum brake, solid wheels and a lever handle. The accessories package adds a waterproof cover, a phone holder and a bottle holder, and the listing states a technician will install the scooter at your home at no extra charge.
Crucially, the dimensions field reads 110 cm deep, 165 cm wide and 110 cm high — 55 cm wider than it is long. The red ZT500 gives 69 × 110 × 110 for the same model name. One of those fields is wrong, and by its own figures this machine is too wide for many doorways. Two more disagreements: this version quotes 10-inch wheels and a 54.82 cm turning radius, while the pricier red one quotes 16-inch wheels and 90 cm. A smaller turning radius on a wider machine does not add up. 12 of the 100 ratings shown are one star.
Green Power ZT500 3-Wheel, Red
Seventh because it is the same ZT500 name at £1,270 with 16-inch pneumatic wheels, but a 90 cm turning radius and no user weight limit.
Pros
- 135 ratings, the larger sample of the two ZT500 listings
- 16-inch pneumatic wheels
- Drum brake and a 15 mph claimed top speed
- Engineer delivery included
- 45 cm seat height and 46 cm seat depth quoted
Cons
- £180 more than the black ZT500 and rated lower, 4.1 against 4.3
- Frame material field says plastic while the material type says aluminium
- No maximum user weight quoted
- 13 of the 100 ratings shown are one star
- No range or battery capacity given
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Brilliant scooter. Amazing value and quality. The ride is smooth, stable and comfortable. As with all powerful scooters it should be driven carefully, as it is fast, but it is a joy to ride. The technician David, was very patient and went through everything very well, waiting while I gave it a test run up a very steep hill, twice.Have no hesitation in recommending this company to other buyers a well deserved 5 💥💥💥💥💥🤗”
“Gets me out and about... Never thought I'd need this at 37, but due to a motorbike accident I need this to get about... It goes miles.. and I'm sure it goes faster than it's ment too lolAnyway I would fully recommend this if it's your first....I was very mervouse to go out on it ..not that I can't handle it, I thought people were looking at me ....but then a friend said fudge them. So yeah I'm always on itTho be careful of corners as it only has 3 wheelsenjoy your journey”
Seventh because it is the same scooter name at £180 more. The red ZT500 is £1,270 with 4.1 from 135 ratings — the larger sample of the two ZT500 mobility scooters, but the lower score. No maximum user weight appears anywhere in the sheet.
The differences sit in the hardware fields: 16-inch pneumatic wheels against the black version's 10-inch solids, a 90 cm turning radius against 54.82 cm, a 45 cm seat height and a 46 cm seat depth. Item weight is 105 kg, the same as the black one.
As a result, the cheaper black listing is the one to question first. This red one also disagrees with itself: the material type is aluminium while the frame material is plastic. There is no range figure, no battery capacity and no user weight limit in the specification, and 13 of the 100 ratings shown are one star.
Green Power Fastest Electric Scooter, Red
Eighth because £1,770 is the highest price here, and the headline feature is an MP3 system rather than a stronger rating.
Pros
- MP3 system with internal speakers as standard
- 12-month warranty with an engineer visiting your home
- Pneumatic tyres and an electromechanical brake
- 27.1-inch turning radius
Cons
- £1,770, the highest price in this list
- 15 of the 100 ratings shown are one star
- No wheel size, user weight limit, battery capacity or range quoted
- The warranty bullet appears twice in the listing
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Had my GreenPower Scooter since October 6th and now covered 642 miles on it. I live in Hastings which has many steep hills....I live on one of them and where I work has one of the steepest hills...I'm 17 stone and the scooter handles the hills no problem. To be honest I'm amazed how easily it does do the hills particularly because of the state of the pavements and roads. Now because of the very long steep hills in East Sussex by December the restrictor that ensures you don't go much over 8 Mph broke on my scooter so the restrictor was removed which means I use the breaks while going down hills but scooter still only does 8mph on the flat....Overall I am very happy with me Workhorse because that what it is as I use it most days up and down hills..And despite not having solid tyres I've not had one puncture. I think I would avoid going for solid tyres as I imagine it would be a very uncomfortable ride with pavements and roads today. And let's face it £1770 which I paid at the time it's already paid for itself with the money I have saved on Taxi fares going backwards and forwards to work”
Verified purchase“I was very pleased the service I received was excellent, from the start I was kept informed when I would receive scooter , Jim ,the engineer who brought it to my home was excellent very informative, and scooter is excellent ,I would recommend this firm to every one. I'm just saying how very very PLEASED I am.”
Eighth because £1,770 is the highest price in this list, for a 4.0 average from 42 ratings. It is 159.8 cm long — the longest machine here — with a 27.1-inch turning radius.
The headline feature is an MP3 system with internal speakers. It rides on pneumatic tyres with an electromechanical brake and a throttle handle, and the warranty puts a certified electronics engineer at your home with a portable lab if anything fails in the first twelve months.
At the same time, the listing leaves out wheel size, maximum user weight, battery capacity and range — four things worth having before spending £1,770. By contrast, the £1,090 ZT500 quotes a 180 kg limit and the £649.99 iCAN quotes 15 miles. 15 of the 100 ratings shown are one star, and the warranty bullet is printed twice.
Green Power JH500 4-Wheel Scooter, Red
Ninth because a 122 cm turning radius is the largest here, and the 3.9 average from 54 ratings is among the lowest.
Pros
- Four wheels with 16-inch spoke rims
- Disc and drum brakes
- 15 mph claimed top speed
- Engineer delivery and accessories pack included
Cons
- 3.9 from 54 ratings
- 122 cm turning radius, the largest in this list
- No maximum user weight, battery capacity or range quoted
- 16 of the 100 ratings shown are one star
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I had to pay an extra £150 for delivery in a box as I am on a Scottish Island, I ordered extra parts, 4 solid tyres, the captain seat and a 1000w motor there was a delay of a month before it was sent out as Green Power was waiting for the solid wheels to arrive from China. When it did arrive it was all set up and ready to use after removal from the pallet, a good machine in my opinion very solid suspension, hydraulic disc brakes to the front and drum brakes on the rear I am sure the parking brake could have been better thought out, a bit of a footer and awkward if you have bad fingers, so far my only complaint.”
Verified purchase“Had a little trouble getting it here but after a call with a very friendly and extremely helpful gentleman from customer services, (and he really did go out of his way to rectify situation, so Thankyou very much, am extremely grateful) did actually get that sorted quickly, and got someone to deliver that same night. A very friendly delivery driver who did know his stuff. And it really is worth it. A very smooth ride, controls are very easy to operate, some extra safety features have been added and also, crucially, an immobilizer switch as even with alarm on it could still be moved. And as someone else has said, the picture really does not do this justice as looks seriously awesome in reality. In all, I am seriously impressed, and very happy to own this. Thankyou to everybody involved.”
Ninth on a 3.9 average from 54 ratings at £1,390. It is a four-wheeled machine, 108 × 108 × 108 cm, running 16-inch spoke wheels with a disc and drum brake setup.
The fourth wheel buys stability rather than agility. A lever handle, engineer delivery and installation, and the same waterproof cover, phone holder and bottle holder package as the other Green Power models.
Either way, the turning radius is the problem: 122 cm, more than double the 54.82 cm quoted by the black ZT500. In a hallway or a small shop that is a lot of shuffling. No maximum user weight, battery capacity or range is quoted anywhere, and 16 of the 100 ratings shown are one star.
Falcon Auto-Folding Mobility Scooter, Green
Tenth because 3.5 from 99 ratings is the lowest score here, and 3-inch wheels are the smallest quoted.
Pros
- £649, the lowest price here
- Folds by remote control
- 20-inch turning radius
- 120.6 kg maximum user weight
- 4-hour battery life quoted
Cons
- 3.5 from 99 ratings, the lowest average in this list
- 26 of the 100 ratings shown are one star
- 3-inch wheels, the smallest quoted here
- Dimensions field gives an 89.9 cm width against a 50.8 cm depth
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Brought this for my mother who was reluctant to have at first, now she loves it. Folds easily though is a little too heavy to lift into car for me never mind the user! if your a woman of a certain age, younger fitter people may find it easier. I have to ask my grown up son to help he manages fine.”
Verified purchase“Fantastic quality and excellent service from the ladies at Green Power .Scooter is lightweight and easy to use, highly recommend it and excellent value for money”
Tenth because 3.5 from 99 ratings is the lowest score here, and its 3-inch wheels are the smallest in the list. It does fold by remote control, which is why it stays on the list at £649.
It is the cheapest scooter here and the only one you can fold without bending down. The drum brake, joystick controller and solid wheels match the rest of the class, the turning radius is 20 inches, and the maximum user weight is 120.6 kg. Battery life is listed at 4 hours.
Even so, 26 of the 100 ratings shown are one star, the highest share here. Three-inch wheels will find every kerb edge and paving gap. The dimensions field gives 50.8 cm deep and 89.9 cm wide, which would make it wider than it is long, and the whole listing runs to a single bullet point. If you are buying a mobility scooter for elderly users in the family, the iCAN is 99p more at £649.99 and rates 4.8 rather than 3.5.
Final Verdict
For most homes, the 18 kg iCAN X-15 is the sensible pick: 4.8 from 48 ratings is the highest score in this list. If you cannot lift even that, the T-Sport folds itself by remote for £799.89 against the iCAN's £649.99 — but ask the seller which weight figure they stand behind, 24 kg or 25 kg. For a heavier rider, the black ZT500 quotes a 180 kg maximum and costs £180 less than the red one; meanwhile, if you want the largest number of owners to judge by, the SuperHandy has 1,327 ratings, the biggest sample of mobility scooters here. In short, the best mobility scooter for you is the one whose spec sheet does not contradict itself: most mobility scooters here are sold on a headline number, and where two of them share a name and disagree, buy from the listing that survives a measuring tape.
Written by
Felipe Iglesias
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Felipe is a computational engineering student who has been working in SEO since he was sixteen. He founded ranked10 and researches every guide on the site.
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