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Domyos Initial Rower 100 vs. JASPORT R3 compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7070Solide
7070Solide
Value for money
76Fair
62Fair
Best price
€249.99
€349.00
Price advantage
€99.01 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 41 of 62
Rank 42 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Domyos Initial Rower 100Overall rating 70JASPORT R3Overall rating 70
Domyos Initial Rower 100JASPORT R3
Stroke feel & resistance62/10071/100
Ergonomics & stability66/10076/100
Console & app72/10058/100
Noise level82/10080/100
Footprint & handling84/10076/100
Build quality & ease of use76/10066/100
Stroke feel & resistance
62
71
Ergonomics & stability
66
76
Console & app
72
58
Noise level
82
80
Footprint & handling
84
76
Build quality & ease of use
76
66
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Initial Rower 100
R3
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Magnetic brake
Water resistance
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
110 kg (245 lb)
150 kg (330 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
205 cm (6 ft 9 in)
Rail lengthUsable length of the rail according to the manufacturer, not the overall length of the rowing machine.
199 cm (78 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
Speed-dependent only
Pull mechanismType of power transmission according to the manufacturer; list center pull with chain or strap separately.
Strap
Strap
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the effective flywheel mass.
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
28 l (7.4 gal)
FootrestsFootplate design according to the manufacturer; this refers to the adjustability of the heel support.
Height-adjustable
Height-adjustable
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
10 levels
0 levels
Dimensions & installation
Dimensions (L × W × H)Set up ready for training in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “210 × 55 × 50 cm”
184 × 40 × 53 cm (72 × 16 × 21 in)
199 × 52 × 63 cm (78 × 20 × 25 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
Höhe 184 cm (senkrecht aufgestellt)
52 × 70 × 130 cm (20 × 28 × 51 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.
26 kg (57 lb)
25 kg (55 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
Steel
Wood
Console
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a tablet holder alone doesn’t count as a display.
LED display
LCD display
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not only in the app.
Heart rate
TimeDistancePace (time/500 m)CaloriesPower (watts)Total strokesStrokes per minute
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Batteries
Batteries
Adjustable consoleAccording to the manufacturer, the monitor’s tilt or height can be adjusted.
Yes
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.
0 programs
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Manufacturer appKinomap
Kinomap
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
Bluetooth chest strap
SubscriptionWhether workouts and screen are fully usable without a subscription (Hydrow, iFit)
optional
Standards & classification
Standards complianceStandards compliance stated by the manufacturer according to the spec sheet.
Both parts of the standard
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
5 years
2 years
Price segment
Budget
Model year
2025
In the box
Rudergerät, Konsole, Batterien, Montageanleitung, Montagewerkzeug
Rudergerät, Sitzpolster, Handbuch, Pumpe, Sechskantschlüssel (5#)
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Domyos Initial Rower 100 ist ein leises Magnet-Rudergerät für gelegentliches Einsteigertraining zu Hause. Kinomap per Bluetooth FTMS, Pulsempfang per Gurt oder Uhr und senkrechtes Verstauen bringen mehr, als die Budgetklasse sonst bietet. Der Haken: Zum Schlagende hin lässt der Zug deutlich nach, und geprüft ist er nur bis 110 kg und 1,80 m. Für kräftige oder erfahrene Ruderer halten wir ihn für zu schwach.
Pros
- Magnetbremse mit Gurtzug läuft leise und braucht kein Öl
- Kinomap per Bluetooth FTMS, Puls per Brustgurt oder Sportuhr
- Widerstand in 10 Stufen per Tasten direkt am Griff verstellbar
- Senkrecht verstaubar mit Transportrollen, im Einsatz 184 x 40 cm
- 5 Jahre Garantie, Ersatzteile bis 10 Jahre nach Verkaufsende
- Aufbau in rund 20 Minuten mit sortiertem Werkzeug
Cons
- Zug lässt zum Ende des Ruderschlags deutlich nach
- Nur bis 110 kg und 1,80 m Körpergröße geprüft
- Widerstand für kräftige Ruderer und Oberkörpertraining zu gering
- Keine eigenen Trainingsprogramme, Kalorien nur geschätzt
- Kopplung mit dem Smartphone gelingt vereinzelt nicht auf Anhieb
Das JASPORT R3 ist ein klappbares Wasser-Rudergerät aus Eichenholz, das sich für Einsteiger und große Menschen eignet: Die 199 cm lange Schiene reicht für große Nutzer, der Widerstand passt sich deinem Zugtempo an. Hochgeklappt steht es wie ein Möbelstück im Raum. Der Haken: Es gibt keinen Regler für den Widerstand, Watt und Kalorien sind nur geschätzt, und das Zubehör fällt schwach aus.
Pros
- Auch für Nutzer bis 205 cm
- Widerstand passt sich ohne Einstellen dem Zugtempo an
- Ruhiger Sitzlauf, leiser als Rudergeräte mit Luftwiderstand
- Hochgeklappt nur 52 x 70 cm Stellfläche, mit Transportrollen
- Holzoptik wirkt im Wohnraum wie ein Möbelstück
Cons
- Watt und Kalorien nur geschätzt, ohne Genauigkeitsklasse
- Kinomap nur mit Abo und ohne Widerstandssteuerung
- Pumpe umständlich, Batterien fehlen im Lieferumfang
- Harte Fersenschalen, rutscht auf glatten Böden
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