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Hammer AquaFold vs. Merach Q1S Rudergerät compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7777Gut
7777Gut
Value for money
64Fair
90Excellent
Best price
€599.00
€199.99€229.99−13 %
Price advantage
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€399.01 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 31 of 62
Rank 28 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Hammer AquaFoldOverall rating 77Merach Q1S RudergerätOverall rating 77
Hammer AquaFoldMerach Q1S Rudergerät
Stroke feel & resistance80/10070/100
Ergonomics & stability78/10078/100
Console & app65/10066/100
Noise level76/10088/100
Footprint & handling86/10082/100
Build quality & ease of use85/10075/100
Stroke feel & resistance
80
70
Ergonomics & stability
78
78
Console & app
65
66
Noise level
76
88
Footprint & handling
86
82
Build quality & ease of use
85
75
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
AquaFold
Q1S
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Water resistance
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.
193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Rail lengthUsable length of the rail according to the manufacturer, not the overall length of the rowing machine.
95 cm (37 in)
165 cm (65 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.
Speed-dependent only
Mechanical, stepped
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 kg (6.6 lb)
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
12 l (3.2 gal)
Operating noise (normal pace)Noise level when rowing steadily at medium resistance, measured or according to the manufacturer, not when sprinting.
65 dB
FootrestsFootplate design according to the manufacturer; this refers to the adjustability of the heel support.
Height-adjustable
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.
6 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”
188 × 41 × 65.5 cm (74 × 16 × 26 in)
165 × 43 × 63 cm (65 × 17 × 25 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
79 × 41 × 65.5 cm (31 × 16 × 26 in)
49 × 63 cm (19 × 25 in)
Seat heightSeat height above the floor according to the manufacturer, unloaded.
35 cm (14 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.
30 kg (66 lb)
19.49 kg (43 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.
LCD display
LCD display
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not only in the app.
TimePace (time/500 m)Strokes per minuteDistanceTotal strokesCaloriesHeart ratePower (watts)
TimePace (time/500 m)DistanceCaloriesStrokes per minutePower (watts)Total strokes
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
0 programs
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
Target (time/distance)
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Kinomap
Manufacturer appKinomapZwiftMyHomeFIT
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
SubscriptionWhether workouts and screen are fully usable without a subscription (Hydrow, iFit)
none
none
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
Accuracy classAccuracy class of the power display under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
Class C
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
In the box
Rudergerät, Sitz, Tablethalter, Wasserpumpe, 2 Batterien, Sicherheitspin, Inbusschlüssel, Wassertabletten, Anleitung
Rudergerät (vormontiert), Werkzeug, Montageanleitung
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Das Hammer AquaFold ist ein Wasser-Rudergerät mit Holzrahmen, das sich auf 79 cm Länge zusammenklappen und wegrollen lässt. Für mittelgroße Menschen bis 120 kg mit wenig Platz halten wir es für eine solide Wahl bei Platzmangel. Der Haken: Die Schiene misst nur 95 cm, Programme fehlen, und Kinomap empfängt nur Daten. Ein unabhängiger Fachtest liegt bisher nicht vor.
Pros
- Klappbar von 188 auf 79 cm Länge, mit Rollen verschiebbar
- Leiser Gurtzug ohne Ölpflege und ohne Kettenrasseln
- Bluetooth FTMS für Kinomap ohne Geräte-Abo
- Computer läuft mit Batterien, keine Steckdose nötig
- Laut Hersteller zu 99 % vormontiert geliefert
- Tankwasser hält laut Hersteller 1 bis 3 Jahre
Cons
- Schiene mit 95 cm für große Menschen zu kurz
- Belastbarkeit laut Hersteller nur 120 kg
- Keine Trainingsprogramme, nur Zielvorgaben für Zeit oder Distanz
- Niedriger Sitz mit 35 cm erschwert das Aufstehen
- Watt und Kalorien nur geschätzt, Genauigkeitsklasse C
Das Merach Q1S ist ein leises Magnet-Rudergerät für Einsteiger, das in seiner Klasse viel Gegenwert fürs Geld bietet. Mit 65 dB und stabiler Doppelschiene passt es gut in die Mietwohnung. Der Haken: Der Spitzenwiderstand ist für Geübte zu niedrig, und ab etwa 180 cm wird die 165 cm lange Schiene knapp. Die Hersteller-App gilt zudem als unausgereift.
Pros
- Leiser Lauf mit 65 dB im Normaltempo, passend für die Mietwohnung
- Stabile Doppelschiene mit sechs Sitzrollen ohne spürbares Wackeln
- Gleichmäßiger Magnetwiderstand erleichtert Einsteigern das Techniktraining
- Bluetooth mit Kinomap, Zwift und Merach-App
- Hochkant zu verstauen, mit Transportrollen allein zu bewegen
- Selbstangetriebene Variante ohne Steckdose erhältlich
Cons
- Spitzenwiderstand für Fortgeschrittene und Krafttraining zu niedrig
- Bewegungsraum laut Tests ab etwa 180 cm eingeschränkt
- Hersteller-App mit Verbindungsfehlern und Abo-Zwang
- Fußpedale und Zugstange wirken billig
- Keine Trainingsprogramme im Computer
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