I bought this model because I was looking for a cheap and fast way to do molar endo on the nhs at under an hour. So my experience with apex locators/endo motors is limited.

With that in mind, the competition for this model is a regular endo motor with no in built apex locator. Whose price point is around 500 GBP. Compared to the ai endo motor which is around 1200GBP after vat.

The goods:
multiple modes that will allow me to use any / mix and match file systems.
well built quality.
transportability with an inbuilt apex locator.
brings the fun back to nhs RCT.

The bads:
apex locator really leaves something to be desired. Perhaps because I am not experienced with apex locators, it seems to detect d0 earlier than is actually the case. I have done 2 cases in so far with this motor and the final wl definitely needs confirmation with PA.

So my final verdict.
If you are a travelling dentist and need the mobility and less stuff to be bringing around, then the in built apex locator will give you a rough idea where D0 is, but is by no means accurate. Everything else works well, with control over torque, speed, clockwise, counter clockwise, reciprocating angles. ergonomics is good also.

Else I would personally recommend a normal endo motor with a top of the line apex locator.
Seems like a harsh verdict?

Excellent handpiece with good build quality and perfect ergonomics. Easy to use and lightweight. Battery lasts much longer. Highly recommended it to make endo more enjoyable and efficient. The inbuilt apex locator makes life so much more easier

This is a game changer. Amazing handpiece with perfect ergonomics and ease of use. Have used 4 different brands before and the AI has so far been the best. The inbuilt apex locator makes life so much easier. Highly recommended it and make endo more enjoyable and efficient.

Have been testing this motor for the last few weeks and I absolutely love it!