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Hammer Cobra XTR Plus II vs. Hammer RowTech NorsK compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7777Gut
7878Gut
Value for money
72Fair
56Okay
Best price
€469.00
€799.00
Price advantage
€330.00 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 29 of 62
Rank 27 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Hammer Cobra XTR Plus IIOverall rating 77Hammer RowTech NorsKOverall rating 78
Hammer Cobra XTR Plus IIHammer RowTech NorsK
Stroke feel & resistance70/10076/100
Ergonomics & stability84/10084/100
Console & app66/10066/100
Noise level86/10086/100
Footprint & handling78/10084/100
Build quality & ease of use70/10080/100
Stroke feel & resistance
70
76
Ergonomics & stability
84
84
Console & app
66
66
Noise level
86
86
Footprint & handling
78
84
Build quality & ease of use
70
80
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Cobra XTR Plus II
RowTech NorsK
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Magnetic brake
Magnetic brake
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
130 kg (285 lb)
130 kg (285 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Rail lengthUsable length of the rail according to the manufacturer, not the overall length of the rowing machine.
118 cm (46 in)
117 cm (46 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
Strap
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the effective flywheel mass.
8 kg (18 lb)
Operating noise (normal pace)Noise level when rowing steadily at medium resistance, measured or according to the manufacturer, not when sprinting.
57.3 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.
16 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”
232 × 55 × 75 cm (91 × 22 × 30 in)
189 × 50 × 92 cm (74 × 20 × 36 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
118 × 55 × 155 cm (46 × 22 × 61 in)
100 × 50 × 189 cm (39 × 20 × 74 in)
Seat heightSeat height above the floor according to the manufacturer, unloaded.
21 cm (8.3 in)
42 cm (17 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.
37 kg (82 lb)
33 kg (73 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
Steel
Aluminum
Console
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a tablet holder alone doesn’t count as a display.
LCD 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.
TimeDistanceTotal strokesCaloriesHeart rate
TimeDistancePace (time/500 m)Strokes per minuteCaloriesHeart rate
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Power adapter
Power adapter
Adjustable consoleAccording to the manufacturer, the monitor’s tilt or height can be adjusted.
Yes
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.
20 programs
20 programs
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
ManualIntervalHeart rate controlled (HRC)Target (time/distance)
ManualHeart rate controlled (HRC)Race / competitionTarget (time/distance)
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Kinomap
Kinomap
Bluetooth FTMSOpen Bluetooth protocol for fitness equipment – lets apps outside our list connect too
No
Yes
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the console according to the manufacturer, not those of the chest strap.
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
User profilesNumber of user profiles that can be saved separately on the console, according to the manufacturer.
5 people
1 people
Standards & classification
Standards complianceStandards compliance stated by the manufacturer according to the spec sheet.
Both parts of the standard
Both parts of the standard
Usage classUsage class under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
H – Home use
H – Home use
Accuracy classAccuracy class of the power display under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
Class C
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
Mid-range
Model year
2020
In the box
Cobra XTR Plus, Werkzeug, Aufbau-/Bedienungsanleitung
RowTech NorsK, Werkzeug, Aufbau-/Bedienungsanleitung
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Das Hammer Cobra XTR Plus II ist ein leises Magnet-Rudergerät für Einsteiger, das dank 118 cm langer Schiene auch Nutzern bis 200 cm genug Platz bietet. Der beleuchtete Computer hat viele Programme und Pulssteuerung per Brustgurt. Der Haken: kein Bluetooth, Kinomap nur per Kamera, und für ambitionierte Ruderer ist der Widerstand auf Dauer zu schwach.
Pros
- Sehr ruhiger Lauf durch Magnetbremse und Riemenzug, auch abends wohnungstauglich
- 118 cm lange Schiene, laut Hersteller für Nutzer bis 200 cm
- Beleuchteter, verstellbarer Computer mit laut Hersteller 20 Programmen
- Pulsgesteuertes Training mit Brustgurt und fünf Nutzerprofilen
- Klappbar mit Transportrollen, Aufbau in Tests in rund 30 Minuten
- Hammer-Workouts laut Hersteller ohne Abo nutzbar
Cons
- Kein Bluetooth, Kinomap nur über die Tablet-Kamera
- Widerstand für ambitionierte Ruderer zu schwach, untere Stufen sehr leicht
- Programm bricht nach 1000 Ruderschlägen ab
- Kunststoffpedale und Computerhalterung, die sich in Tests lockerte
- Schwacher Displaykontrast, keine Anzeige der 500-m-Zeit
Das Hammer RowTech NorsK ist ein leises, hochklappbares Magnet-Rudergerät für Ausdauertraining in der Wohnung. Die 117 cm lange Schiene reicht auch für große Menschen, Kinomap koppelt per Bluetooth FTMS. Der Haken ist der schlichte LCD-Computer ohne Watt-Anzeige mit nur einem Nutzerprofil. Außerdem fehlt ein eigener Fachtest, die Befunde stammen von der Smart-Variante.
Pros
- Sehr ruhiger Lauf durch Magnetbremse und Gurtzug, laut Datenblatt 57,3 dB
- Hochgeklappt nur 100 x 50 cm Stellfläche, mit Transportrollen
- 117 cm lange Schiene für den vollen Beinstoß großer Menschen
- Kinomap über Bluetooth FTMS, Hersteller-Kurse ohne Abo
- 16 Stufen elektronisch per Taste verstellbar, gut für Intervalle
- Drei Griffweiten für unterschiedliche Muskelreize
Cons
- Schlichtes LCD ohne Videofunktion, für Kurse ist ein eigenes Tablet nötig
- Kein Watt-Wert, Kalorien nur geschätzt (Genauigkeitsklasse C)
- Nur ein Nutzerprofil speicherbar
- Brustgurt für Pulsprogramme nicht im Lieferumfang
- Maximaler Widerstand nicht angegeben, kein eigener Fachtest vorhanden
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