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JOROTO MR280PRO vs. JOROTO MR290 compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8080Gut
8080Gut
Value for money
85Excellent
83Excellent
Best price
No offer right now
€328.99
Price advantage
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Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 21 of 62
Rank 22 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
JOROTO MR280PROOverall rating 80JOROTO MR290Overall rating 80
JOROTO MR280PROJOROTO MR290
Stroke feel & resistance74/10082/100
Ergonomics & stability73/10075/100
Console & app69/10068/100
Noise level86/10078/100
Footprint & handling90/10090/100
Build quality & ease of use81/10072/100
Stroke feel & resistance
74
82
Ergonomics & stability
73
75
Console & app
69
68
Noise level
86
78
Footprint & handling
90
90
Build quality & ease of use
81
72
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
MR280PRO
MR290
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Water resistance
Water resistance
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
150 kg (330 lb)
150 kg (330 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
195.07 cm (6 ft 5 in)
195 cm (6 ft 5 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
Speed-dependent only
Pull mechanismType of power transmission according to the manufacturer; list center pull with chain or strap separately.
Strap
Strap
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
14 l (3.7 gal)
16 l (4.2 gal)
FootrestsFootplate design according to the manufacturer; this refers to the adjustability of the heel support.
Height-adjustable
Height-adjustable
Resistance levelEditorial assessment of the maximum resistance reached in reviews, not the number of levels.
High
High
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
6 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”
180 × 44.5 × 55 cm (71 × 18 × 22 in)
182 × 49.5 × 55 cm (72 × 19 × 22 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
54 × 44.5 × 91 cm (21 × 18 × 36 in)
60 × 50 × 93 cm (24 × 20 × 37 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.
23.5 kg (52 lb)
28 kg (62 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
Wood
Wood
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
No
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not only in the app.
TimeDistanceStrokes per minuteTotal strokesCalories
TimePace (time/500 m)DistanceTotal strokesStrokes per minuteCalories
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Batteries
Batteries
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)
Manual
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
KinomapMyHomeFITQZ Fitness (qdomyos-zwift)
Kinomap
Bluetooth FTMSOpen Bluetooth protocol for fitness equipment – lets apps outside our list connect too
Yes
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
Chest strap included
SubscriptionWhether workouts and screen are fully usable without a subscription (Hydrow, iFit)
none
optional
Standards & classification
Product classClassification according to the manufacturer or our editors, based on construction and continuous load capacity.
Entry level
Advanced
General
Warranty
1 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Mid-range
In the box
Rudergerät, Pulsgurt, Wasserpumpe, Reinigungstabletten, Bedienungsanleitung
Rudergerät (98 % vormontiert), Befüllwerkzeug für den Wassertank
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der JOROTO MR280PRO ist ein klappbares Wasser-Rudergerät aus Eiche, das leise und gleichmäßig läuft und zusammengeklappt nur 54 x 44,5 cm Stellfläche braucht. Für Einsteiger und Fortgeschrittene in der Wohnung halten wir es für eine solide Wahl. Der Haken: Den Widerstand regeln nur Füllmenge und Tempo, sehr Trainierten fehlt die Reserve nach oben, und der Monitor ist unbeleuchtet.
Pros
- Leiser Wasserwiderstand, nebenbei fernsehen bleibt in Tests möglich
- Klappt auf 54 x 44,5 cm, ohne den Tank zu leeren
- Gleichmäßiger Zug dank ruhigem Gurtzug und stabiler Doppelschiene
- Bluetooth FTMS für viele Apps, Hersteller-App ohne Abo
- Brustgurt zur Pulsmessung im Lieferumfang
- Zu 90 % vormontiert, Aufbau in wenigen Minuten
Cons
- Kein Widerstandsregler, wenig Reserve für sehr trainierte Ruderer
- LCD-Monitor unbeleuchtet, tief montiert und ohne Trainingsprogramme
- Sehr niedriger Sitz verlangt beim Aufstehen eine tiefe Kniebeuge
- Fußriemen lockern sich bei längeren Einheiten
- Nur 1 Jahr Garantie
Das JOROTO MR290 ist ein klappbares Wasserrudergerät aus Eichenholz mit direktem Zug ohne Totpunkt. Geklappt braucht es laut Hersteller nur 54 x 44,5 cm, deshalb passt es gut in kleine Wohnungen, und Kinomap koppelt per Bluetooth FTMS. Der Haken: Das Display zeigt weder Watt noch Puls, außerdem blättert der Lack der Schienen früh ab.
Pros
- Direkter Zug ohne spürbaren Totpunkt dank 16 l Wasser und Zwei-Blatt-Paddel
- Klappt laut Hersteller auf 54 x 44,5 cm Stellfläche
- Rahmen steht auch bei Sprints stabil, knarzt nicht
- Stabile Kopplung mit Kinomap per Bluetooth FTMS
- Tank blieb im Test beim Hochkantlagern dicht
- Zu 98 % vormontiert, in rund 15 Minuten aufgebaut
Cons
- Display ohne Watt, Puls und Hintergrundbeleuchtung
- Lack der Führungsschienen blättert nach wenigen Wochen ab
- Fußgurte deutlich zu lang, baumeln bei jedem Zug
- Keine Trainingsprogramme, Widerstand nicht per App regelbar
- Füllmenge nur mit Befüllwerkzeug änderbar
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