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Domyos Heimtrainer Essential vs. Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4616SMART compared

Exercise Bike

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Overall rating
38Mangelhaft
43Schwach
Value for money
39Mediocre
35Mediocre
Best price
€159.99
€196.23€222.99−12 %
Price advantage
€36.24 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 28 of 30
Rank 26 of 30

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Domyos Heimtrainer EssentialOverall rating 38Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4616SMARTOverall rating 43
Resistance& wattage accuracySeatingcomfort & ergonomicsWorkouts& appStability& noiseBuildquality & ease of use
Domyos Heimtrainer EssentialSunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4616SMART
Resistance & wattage accuracy36/10025/100
Seating comfort & ergonomics44/10064/100
Workouts & app10/10030/100
Stability & noise50/10056/100
Build quality & ease of use56/10043/100
Resistance & wattage accuracy
36
25
Seating comfort & ergonomics
44
64
Workouts & app
10
30
Stability & noise
50
56
Build quality & ease of use
56
43

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Domyos
Sunny Health & Fitness
Model
Essential
SF-RB4616SMART
TypeErgometer: speed-independent, watt-controlled – the set power stays the same regardless of pedaling cadence; exercise bike: resistance depends on speed
Exercise bike
Exercise bike
Form factorBasic design according to the manufacturer: upright, semi-recumbent with backrest, or folding X-bike
Upright
Recumbent (chair-style)
Resistance systemType of brake and how it is adjusted: magnetic via rotary knob (manual), magnetic via console (motorized) or induction for the finest gradation. Manufacturers also call induction ECB, eddy current or electromagnetic brake – even when “magnetic brake” is in the name; the motorized magnet is also called SMR or digital resistance. If the resistance adjusts itself during a workout (auto resistance, auto-follow, control via app), the adjustment is motorized – never “Magnetic, manual”.
Magnetic, manual
Magnetic, manual
Max. loadPermitted user weight according to the manufacturer in kg
130 kg (285 lb)
135 kg (300 lb)
App connectivityControl or workout tracking via app, including the manufacturer app
No
Yes

Ergonomics & access

Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer in cm; if a range is given, the upper value
190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Min. user heightMinimum recommended user height according to the manufacturer in cm; if a range is given, the lower value
140 cm (4 ft 7 in)
Q-factorDistance between the pedals in cm according to the manufacturer – smaller is easier on the joints
22 cm (8.7 in)
Saddle adjustmentHow the saddle can be adjusted according to the manufacturer – fore-aft adjustment helps very tall and very short users
Height
Adjustable handlebarHandlebar can be adjusted in height or angle according to the manufacturer
No

Drive & resistance

Flywheel weightActual weight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer in kg; do not enter an “effective” or “geared” flywheel weight – it is not comparable
3 kg (6.6 lb)
Resistance levelsNumber of resistance levels according to the manufacturer; leave empty for stepless adjustment
8
8
Power supplyWhere the console and resistance get their power – “self-powered” needs no outlet
Battery

Console & connectivity

DisplayType of display on the console; touchscreens with classes often require a subscription
LCD
LCD
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs
0
Heart-rate-controlled programsPrograms that adjust resistance based on heart rate – requires heart rate monitoring
No
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or track the unit; the manufacturer app counts too
Manufacturer app
Bluetooth FTMSOpen Bluetooth protocol for fitness equipment – lets apps outside our list connect too
No
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Hand sensors
Hand sensors
SubscriptionWhether training and screen are fully usable without a subscription (iFit, Peloton)
none
none
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
0 €/month
FeaturesExtras on the console and the unit
Tablet holderBottle holder
Tablet holderBottle holder

Dimensions & installation

Dimensions (L × W × H)When set up, in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “95 × 55 × 140 cm”
87 × 48 × 121 cm (34 × 19 × 48 in)
143 × 66.8 × 109 cm (56 × 26 × 43 in)
FoldableCan be folded for storage according to the manufacturer
No
WeightWeight of the unit without packaging according to the manufacturer
20 kg (44 lb)
26.6 kg (59 lb)

General

Warranty
2 years
3 years
Price segment
Budget
Budget
Model year
2016
In the box
Grundgerät, Lenker, Sattel, Pedale mit Riemen, Montagewerkzeug und Schrauben, Anleitung, 2 AAA-Batterien
Werkzeug, Montagematerial, Bedienungsanleitung

Prices

Offers

Domyos Heimtrainer Essential

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4616SMART

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Domyos Heimtrainer Essential ist ein schlichtes Gerät für kurze, lockere Einheiten zu Hause und kein Trainingsgerät. Er steht auf 87 x 48 cm, braucht keine Steckdose, und Decathlon gibt 5 Jahre Rahmengarantie. Der Haken: Das 3 kg leichte Schwungrad lässt den Tritt spürbar unrund laufen, Lenker und Sattellänge lassen sich nicht verstellen, und App, Programme und Wattanzeige fehlen ganz.

Pros

  • Kleine Stellfläche von 87 x 48 cm, passt in eine Zimmerecke
  • Konsole läuft mit 2 AAA-Batterien, keine Steckdose nötig
  • 5 Jahre Rahmengarantie, Ersatzteile zehn Jahre lieferbar
  • Leise, berührungslose Magnetbremse
  • Tablet- und Flaschenhalter für Serien beim Treten

Cons

  • Nur 3 kg Schwungmasse, Tritt bei langsamer Frequenz unrund
  • Lenker fest, Sattel nur in der Höhe verstellbar, Große sitzen gedrungen
  • Keine App, keine Programme, keine Wattanzeige
  • Knacken an den Pedalen ist bekannt, harter Sattel häufig bemängelt
  • Nutzergewicht laut Hersteller widersprüchlich zwischen 100 und 130 kg

Der Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RB4616SMART ist ein leiser Liegeheimtrainer mit bequemem Sitz, der nur für lockeres Ausdauertraining taugt. Die 8 Stufen per Drehknopf reichen Geübten bald nicht mehr, und die App kann den Widerstand nicht verstellen. Hinzu kommen ein leichter Rahmen mit 26,6 kg und ungenaue Handpulssensoren. Für dich lohnt er nur, wenn du schonend und ohne Leistungsziel trainieren willst.

Pros

  • Breiter, gepolsterter Sitz mit Lendenstütze, auch bei längeren Einheiten angenehm
  • Nahezu geräuschloser Lauf durch Magnetbremse und Riemenantrieb
  • SunnyFit-App mit Videos und virtuellen Strecken ohne Abo nutzbar
  • Sitz auf Schiene längs verstellbar, Schrittlänge 74 bis 97 cm
  • Seitliche Griffe erleichtern Hinsetzen und Aufstehen
  • Transportrollen vorn zum Verschieben

Cons

  • Nur 8 Stufen per Drehknopf, Fortgeschrittene erreichen schnell die oberste
  • App kann den Widerstand nicht steuern, keine Programme
  • Leichter Rahmen mit 26,6 kg, Belastbarkeitsangabe gilt als übertrieben
  • Handpulssensoren messen spürbar schwankend
  • Kleines LCD mit spärlichen Werten und ohne Wattanzeige

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