The 18XL doesn't excel or offer any fancy features, but is just overall good at everything.
Range - check
Headlight - check
Speed - check (50kph)
Comfort - check
Ease of Learning - check
This wheel offers a good balance of everything. For the typical adult - this is the perfect wheel to start your EUC adventure. Out of all the wheels I have used to teach people how to ride an EUC, this wheel by far has the highest success rate of learners. It is a very natural wheel to pick up and feel comfortable with. The pedal tilt isn't excessive, the weight is manageable, the size is perfect for a typical adult. I sold my 18XL and ended up buying it back so that I can teach more people how to ride an EUC.
This wheel is the wheel for you if you're a beginner who wants to learn how to ride, or want one wheel that can check all your boxes. It's not too heavy to bring around, has the best trolley handle to roll it beside you, provides very good value, has extremely good reliability and good resale value.