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KingSmith WM10 Rudergerät vs. NordicTrack RW900 compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8282Gut
8383Gut
Value for money
71Fair
50Okay
Best price
€695.13€735.08−5 %
€1,799.00
Price advantage
€1,103.87 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 17 of 62
Rank 14 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
KingSmith WM10 RudergerätOverall rating 82NordicTrack RW900Overall rating 83
KingSmith WM10 RudergerätNordicTrack RW900
Stroke feel & resistance83/10085/100
Ergonomics & stability84/10084/100
Console & app65/10082/100
Noise level80/10092/100
Footprint & handling97/10068/100
Build quality & ease of use80/10085/100
Stroke feel & resistance
83
85
Ergonomics & stability
84
84
Console & app
65
82
Noise level
80
92
Footprint & handling
97
68
Build quality & ease of use
80
85
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
WM10
RW900
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Hybrid water + magnetic
Magnetic brake
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
150 kg (330 lb)
136.1 kg (300 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
195.6 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)
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
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
15 l (4 gal)
FootrestsFootplate design according to the manufacturer; this refers to the adjustability of the heel support.
Height-adjustable
Adjustable and pivoting
Resistance levelEditorial assessment of the maximum resistance reached in reviews, not the number of levels.
High
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
32 levels
26 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)
203.5 × 55.4 × 133.9 cm (80 × 22 × 53 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)
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)
71.7 kg (160 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
Wood
Aluminum
Console
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a tablet holder alone doesn’t count as a display.
LCD display
Touchscreen
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.
TimePace (time/500 m)DistanceTotal strokesStrokes per minuteCalories
TimeStrokes per minuteHeart rateDistancePace (time/500 m)
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
Tablet holderHolder for a tablet or smartphone according to the manufacturer; mark optional accessories separately.
Integrated
Programs & connectivity
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs according to the manufacturer, excluding app workouts.
4 programs
2 programs
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
Interval
Manual
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Manufacturer appKinomap
iFit
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the console according to the manufacturer, not those of the chest strap.
Bluetooth
Wi-FiBluetooth
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
required for full functionality
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
12 €/month
39 €/month
Data storage / interfaceType of workout data storage according to the manufacturer, not just the app display.
Cloud/online logbook
User profilesNumber of user profiles that can be saved separately on the console, according to the manufacturer.
5 people
Standards & classification
Product classClassification according to the manufacturer or our editors, based on construction and continuous load capacity.
Advanced
Advanced
General
Warranty
1 years
2 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Premium
Model year
2026
In the box
Rudergerät, Wasserpumpe, Schrauben, Handbuch
Rudergerät RW900, 30 Tage iFIT-Pro-Mitgliedschaft
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
Der NordicTrack RW900 ist ein sehr leises Magnet-Rudergerät mit großem, drehbarem Touchscreen, das seine Stärken fast nur mit iFit-Abo zeigt. Für Kursliebhaber im Mehrfamilienhaus passt es gut, der Trainer verstellt den Widerstand automatisch. Der Haken: Ohne Abo bleiben zwei Programme, für kräftige Ruderer ist der Höchstwiderstand eher knapp, und aufgebaut belegt es dauerhaft rund 203 x 55 cm.
Pros
- Sehr leiser Gurtzug mit Magnetbremse, gut für hellhörige Wohnungen
- SmartAdjust verstellt den Widerstand im iFit-Kurs automatisch
- Drehbarer Touchscreen mit rund 61 cm auch für Training neben dem Gerät
- Stabile Bauweise, wackelt in Tests auch bei kräftigem Zug nicht
- 26 elektronische Widerstandsstufen mit spürbaren Abständen
- Bis zu 5 Nutzerprofile für die ganze Familie
Cons
- Ohne iFit-Abo nur manueller Modus und 2 Programme
- Höchstwiderstand für kräftige, ambitionierte Ruderer zu knapp
- Nicht klappbar, belegt aufgebaut rund 203 x 55 cm
- Widerstand fällt im Rücklauf ab, Verstellung nur am Bildschirm
- Vereinzelt Displayausfälle mit teurer Ersatzkonsole
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