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Christopeit Sport Colorado vs. Domyos Rudergerät 500B compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7373Solide
7171Solide
Value for money
62Fair
58Okay
Best price
€469.00€549.00−15 %
€449.99
Price advantage
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€19.01 cheaper
Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 37 of 62
Rank 40 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Christopeit Sport ColoradoOverall rating 73Domyos Rudergerät 500BOverall rating 71
Christopeit Sport ColoradoDomyos Rudergerät 500B
Stroke feel & resistance72/10068/100
Ergonomics & stability68/10066/100
Console & app76/10066/100
Noise level78/10090/100
Footprint & handling82/10084/100
Build quality & ease of use70/10063/100
Stroke feel & resistance
72
68
Ergonomics & stability
68
66
Console & app
76
66
Noise level
78
90
Footprint & handling
82
84
Build quality & ease of use
70
63
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Colorado
500B
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Hybrid water + magnetic
Magnetic brake
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
120 kg (265 lb)
130 kg (285 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Rail lengthUsable length of the rail according to the manufacturer, not the overall length of the rowing machine.
196 cm (77 in)
FoldableAccording to the manufacturer, the rowing machine can be folded or stored upright; transport wheels alone don’t count.
Yes
Yes
App connectivityAccording to the manufacturer, the rowing machine pairs with at least one training app (manufacturer app or third-party app such as Kinomap).
Yes
Yes
Resistance & drive
Resistance adjustmentType of resistance adjustment according to the manufacturer; air or water rowing machines without a damper or magnet count as speed-dependent.
Electronic, stepped
Electronic, stepped
Pull mechanismType of power transmission according to the manufacturer; list center pull with chain or strap separately.
Strap
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the effective flywheel mass.
9 kg (20 lb)
6.2 kg (14 lb)
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
13 l (3.4 gal)
FootrestsFootplate design according to the manufacturer; this refers to the adjustability of the heel support.
Height-adjustable
Fixed
Resistance levelEditorial assessment of the maximum resistance reached in reviews, not the number of levels.
Medium
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
8 levels
15 levels
Dimensions & installation
Dimensions (L × W × H)Set up ready for training in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “210 × 55 × 50 cm”
197 × 52 × 60 cm (78 × 20 × 24 in)
198.3 × 89.5 × 66.3 cm (78 × 35 × 26 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
75 × 52 × 102 cm (30 × 20 × 40 in)
80 × 60 × 145 cm (31 × 24 × 57 in)
Transport wheelsAccording to the manufacturer, the rowing machine has wheels for moving it when set up or folded.
Yes
Yes
Unladen weightWeight of the assembled rowing machine without packaging and without water, according to the manufacturer.
28 kg (62 lb)
37 kg (82 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
Wood
Steel
Console
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a tablet holder alone doesn’t count as a display.
LED display
LCD display
Backlit displayAccording to the manufacturer, the display is backlit.
Yes
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not only in the app.
TimeDistancePace (time/500 m)Strokes per minuteTotal strokesCaloriesHeart rate
Strokes per minuteDistanceCaloriesTimeTotal strokesPace (time/500 m)Heart rate
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Power adapter
Self-powered (generator)
Tablet holderHolder for a tablet or smartphone according to the manufacturer; mark optional accessories separately.
Integrated
Integrated
Programs & connectivity
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs according to the manufacturer, excluding app workouts.
8 programs
9 programs
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
ManualInterval
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Manufacturer appKinomap
Manufacturer appKinomapQZ Fitness (qdomyos-zwift)
Bluetooth FTMSOpen Bluetooth protocol for fitness equipment – lets apps outside our list connect too
Yes
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the console according to the manufacturer, not those of the chest strap.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Bluetooth chest strap
Chest strap includedBluetooth chest strap
SubscriptionWhether workouts and screen are fully usable without a subscription (Hydrow, iFit)
none
optional
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
11.99 €/month
Data storage / interfaceType of workout data storage according to the manufacturer, not just the app display.
No storage
Standards & classification
Usage classUsage class under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
H – Home use
Product classClassification according to the manufacturer or our editors, based on construction and continuous load capacity.
Entry level
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Budget
Model year
2021
In the box
Rudergerät mit Smartphone-Halterung; Pulsgurt und Bodenschutzmatte nicht enthalten
Rudergerät, Trainingscomputer, Herzfrequenz-Brustgurt, Werkzeug & Schrauben, Bedienungs- und Montageanleitung
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Christopeit Sport Colorado verbindet einen 13-l-Wassertank mit acht elektronischen Magnetstufen und klappt auf 75 x 52 cm zusammen. Aus unserer Sicht ist er ein wohnliches Fitnessgerät für Einsteiger, die zwei- bis dreimal pro Woche rudern und den Widerstand während des Trainings nachregeln wollen. Der Haken: Zugelassen ist er laut Anleitung nur bis 120 kg, und Fachtests fehlen bislang.
Pros
- Hybridwiderstand aus 13 l Wasser und 8 elektronischen Magnetstufen
- Magnetstufe während des Trainings am Computer verstellbar
- Klappbar auf 75 x 52 cm Stellfläche, mit Transportrollen
- Kinomap und Hersteller-App per Bluetooth, kein Abo für das Gerät
- Pulsempfang per Bluetooth-Brustgurt für Training nach Pulszonen
- Bambusrahmen fällt im Wohnzimmer weniger auf als Stahl
Cons
- Belastbarkeit laut Anleitung nur 120 kg, Shopangabe nennt abweichend 130 kg
- Keine Watt- oder Widerstandswerte je Stufe, Kalorien nur geschätzt
- Steuerung der Bremse durch Kinomap nicht belegt
- Pulsgurt und Bodenschutzmatte nicht im Lieferumfang
- Bislang keine Fachtests und kaum Erfahrungsberichte
Das Domyos Rudergerät 500B ist ein leises Einsteigergerät ohne Steckdose, das Kinomap per Bluetooth FTMS den Widerstand selbst verstellen lässt. Es passt für dich, wenn du in der Wohnung regelmäßig Fitness ruderst, aber nicht auf Leistung trainierst. Der Haken: Pulsanzeige und Kalorien sind unzuverlässig, die Fußstützen sind dürftig, und ab etwa 185 cm wird es nach vorn knapp.
Pros
- In Tests sehr leise, Training abends in der Wohnung möglich
- Konsole läuft per Generator ohne Steckdose und Batterien
- Bluetooth FTMS: Kinomap verstellt den Widerstand automatisch
- Herzfrequenz-Brustgurt im Lieferumfang
- Klappbar auf 80 x 60 cm, große Transportrollen rollen auch über Teppich
- Steht auch bei kräftigen Zügen stabil
Cons
- Pulsanzeige in Tests unzuverlässig, dadurch auch Kalorienwerte zu hoch
- Feste Fußstützen mit dünnen Kunststoffschlaufen, Ferse rutscht heraus
- Bewegungsraum nach vorn ab etwa 185 cm knapp
- Konsole startet erst ab etwa 22 Zügen pro Minute, kein Datenspeicher
- Schrauben lösen sich im Dauerbetrieb und müssen regelmäßig nachgezogen werden
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