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Christopeit Sport Colorado vs. Merach R15B4 Rudergerät compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7373Solide
7272Solide
Value for money
62Fair
73Fair
Best price
€469.00€549.00−15 %
€229.49€269.99−15 %
Price advantage
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€239.51 cheaper
Offers
2 shops
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 37 of 62
Rank 38 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Christopeit Sport ColoradoOverall rating 73Merach R15B4 RudergerätOverall rating 72
Christopeit Sport ColoradoMerach R15B4 Rudergerät
Stroke feel & resistance72/10072/100
Ergonomics & stability68/10077/100
Console & app76/10064/100
Noise level78/10088/100
Footprint & handling82/10075/100
Build quality & ease of use70/10076/100
Stroke feel & resistance
72
72
Ergonomics & stability
68
77
Console & app
76
64
Noise level
78
88
Footprint & handling
82
75
Build quality & ease of use
70
76
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Colorado
R15B4
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)
158 kg (350 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Rail lengthUsable length of the rail according to the manufacturer, not the overall length of the rowing machine.
196 cm (77 in)
130 cm (51 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
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the effective flywheel mass.
9 kg (20 lb)
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
13 l (3.4 gal)
Operating noise (normal pace)Noise level when rowing steadily at medium resistance, measured or according to the manufacturer, not when sprinting.
20 dB
FootrestsFootplate design according to the manufacturer; this refers to the adjustability of the heel support.
Height-adjustable
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
8 levels
16 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)
187.2 × 46.7 × 75.4 cm (74 × 18 × 30 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
75 × 52 × 102 cm (30 × 20 × 40 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)
24 kg (53 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
Wood
Console
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a tablet holder alone doesn’t count as a display.
LED display
LED 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
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
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Manufacturer appKinomap
Manufacturer appKinomap
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
SubscriptionWhether workouts and screen are fully usable without a subscription (Hydrow, iFit)
none
Standards & classification
Usage classUsage class under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
H – Home use
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
In the box
Rudergerät mit Smartphone-Halterung; Pulsgurt und Bodenschutzmatte nicht enthalten
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 Merach R15B4 ist ein leises, klappbares Magnet-Rudergerät, das seinen Strom per Generator selbst erzeugt und deshalb keine Steckdose braucht. Für Einsteiger und Hobbysportler in Mietwohnungen halten wir es für eine stimmige Wahl, auch die 130 cm lange Schiene gibt großen Nutzern Platz. Der Haken: Fortgeschrittenen reicht der Widerstand nicht, und die App-Automatik hängt an einer in Tests fehleranfälligen App.
Pros
- Magnetbremse kaum hörbar, laut Hersteller unter 20 dB
- Kein Netzteil nötig dank Generator im Schwungrad
- 130 cm lange Schiene, laut Hersteller für Nutzer bis 193 cm
- Widerstand in 16 Stufen am Griff oder per App verstellbar
- Klappbar und mit Transportrollen leicht zu verstauen
- Beleuchtetes Display und integrierte Tablethalterung
Cons
- Spitzenwiderstand von laut Hersteller 40 kg für Fortgeschrittene zu gering
- Merach-App in mehreren Tests fehleranfällig und unausgereift
- Kalorien- und Leistungswerte nur geschätzt, keine Genauigkeitsklasse
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