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KingSmith WM10 Rudergerät vs. Merach R23 Rudergerät compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8282Gut
8383Gut
Value for money
71Fair
86Excellent
Best price
€695.13€735.08−5 %
€290.69€341.99−15 %
Price advantage
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€404.44 cheaper
Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 17 of 62
Rank 12 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
KingSmith WM10 RudergerätOverall rating 82Merach R23 RudergerätOverall rating 83
KingSmith WM10 RudergerätMerach R23 Rudergerät
Stroke feel & resistance83/10087/100
Ergonomics & stability84/10087/100
Console & app65/10073/100
Noise level80/10078/100
Footprint & handling97/10086/100
Build quality & ease of use80/10086/100
Stroke feel & resistance
83
87
Ergonomics & stability
84
87
Console & app
65
73
Noise level
80
78
Footprint & handling
97
86
Build quality & ease of use
80
86
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
WM10
R23
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Hybrid water + magnetic
Water resistance
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
150 kg (330 lb)
160 kg (355 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Rail lengthUsable length of the rail according to the manufacturer, not the overall length of the rowing machine.
124 cm (49 in)
92.5 cm (36 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.
Cable (center pull)
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
15 l (4 gal)
15 l (4 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.
32 levels
6 levels
Dimensions & installation
Dimensions (L × W × H)Set up ready for training in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “210 × 55 × 50 cm”
207 × 48 × 58 cm (81 × 19 × 23 in)
180.5 × 42 × 41.5 cm (71 × 17 × 16 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
73.5 × 48 × 58 cm (29 × 19 × 23 in)
89 × 42 × 104 cm (35 × 17 × 41 in)
Seat heightSeat height above the floor according to the manufacturer, unloaded.
30 cm (12 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.
36 kg (79 lb)
32 kg (71 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
Wood
WoodSteel
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
Yes
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not only in the app.
TimePace (time/500 m)DistanceTotal strokesStrokes per minuteCalories
TimePace (time/500 m)DistanceCaloriesStrokes per minutePower (watts)Total strokesHeart rate
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Power adapter
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.
4 programs
0 programs
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
Interval
Target (time/distance)
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Manufacturer appKinomap
Manufacturer appKinomapZwift
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
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
12 €/month
Standards & classification
Product classClassification according to the manufacturer or our editors, based on construction and continuous load capacity.
Advanced
Entry level
General
Warranty
1 years
2 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Mid-range
In the box
Rudergerät, Wasserpumpe, Schrauben, Handbuch
Rudergerät, Werkzeug & Schrauben, Anleitung, elektrische Wasserpumpe, Chlortabletten, 2 Batterien
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Das KingSmith WM10 ist ein durchdachtes Platzspargerät für den Wohnraum: Dreifach gefaltet steht es auf 73,5 x 48 cm, der Tank bleibt dabei gefüllt. Wasser und Magnetbremse mit 32 Stufen ziehen gleichmäßig, die Stufe wechselst du per Knopfdreh – praktisch für Familien. Der Haken: Watt und Puls nur per App, die unteren Stufen wirken kaum, und die Garantie beträgt nur ein Jahr.
Pros
- Dreifach faltbar auf 73,5 x 48 cm Stellfläche, Höhe nur 58 cm
- Kein Aufbau, der Tank bleibt beim Falten gefüllt
- Wasser plus Magnetbremse mit 32 elektronisch verstellbaren Stufen
- Ruhiger Lauf auf stabiler Doppelschiene, auch bei schnellen Intervallen
- Schiene mit 124 cm, in Tests passend für Nutzer bis 195 cm
- Wasserrauschen in Tests als ruhig beschrieben, fernsehtauglich
Cons
- Keine Watt- und Pulsanzeige am Display, nur per App
- Magnetstufen erst ab etwa Stufe 8 spürbar
- Kleine Transportrollen kommen auf Teppich schwer voran
- Nur ein Jahr Garantie laut Datenblatt
- Gelegentliche Verbindungsabbrüche in Hersteller-App und Kinomap
Das Merach R23 ist ein klappbares Wasser-Rudergerät mit Holzschiene, das im Test ruhig und gleichmäßig zieht. Wir halten es für ein stimmiges Gerät fürs Heimtraining auf wenig Platz, für Nutzer bis etwa 195 cm. Der Haken liegt beim Digitalen: Der Computer hat keine festen Programme, und die Hersteller-App läuft nicht rund. Für harte Sprints fehlt dir zudem Widerstand nach oben.
Pros
- Gleichmäßiger Zug ohne Totpunkt auf ruhiger Doppelschiene aus Holz
- Halb-Klappmechanismus bleibt liegend standfest, mit Transportrollen
- Schiene von 92,5 cm reicht in Tests bis etwa 195 cm
- Beleuchtetes Display mit Watt-Anzeige, Tablethalterung verdeckt es nicht
- Offenes Bluetooth FTMS für Kinomap und andere Apps
- Aufbau in 30 bis 45 min dank vormontierter Teile
Cons
- Keine festen Trainingsprogramme am Computer, nur Zielvorgabe
- Hersteller-App mit Abstürzen und ungenauen Trainingsdaten
- Widerstand für Sprints und wettkampfnahes Training begrenzt
- Wasserrauschen bis 68 dB lauter als eine Magnetbremse
- Watt und Kalorien nur geschätzt
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