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LifePro Rumblex 4D vs. Sportstech VP400 compared

Vibrationsplatte

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Overall rating
89Gut
85Gut
Value for money
77Fair
72Fair
Best price
€300.95
€322.15€389.00−17 %
Price advantage
€21.20 cheaper
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Offers
3 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 1 of 20
Rank 4 of 20

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

LifePro Rumblex 4DOverall rating 89Sportstech VP400Overall rating 85
Vibration& training effectStability& load capacityEaseof use & programsNoise levelBuildquality & durability
LifePro Rumblex 4DSportstech VP400
Vibration & training effect86/10091/100
Stability & load capacity89/10088/100
Ease of use & programs76/10080/100
Noise level78/10090/100
Build quality & durability86/10077/100
Vibration & training effect
86
91
Stability & load capacity
89
88
Ease of use & programs
76
80
Noise level
78
90
Build quality & durability
86
77

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
LifePro
Sportstech
Model
Rumblex 4D
VP400
Vibration typeSide-alternating (also “oscillating”): the plate rocks like a seesaw around its center. Vertical (linear): the plate moves up and down, including triplanar professional models. Combined: both modes, usually with two motors, often marketed as 3D, 4D or 5D. If the manufacturer lists “oscillation” and “vibration” with the same frequency range for a single motor, that is one mode
Combined (3D)
Combined (3D)
Form factorFlat plate without handle (often fits under a sofa or bed), plate with detachable handle, or model with a fixed column and console – handle and column provide support, especially for beginners and older users
Flat plate
Flat plate
Min. frequencyLowest adjustable frequency according to the manufacturer in Hz – for combined plates, that of the side-alternating mode; the vertical mode has its own fields
4 Hz
5 Hz
Max. frequencyHighest adjustable frequency according to the manufacturer in Hz – side-alternating plates usually 5 to 15 Hz, vertical plates 20 to 50 Hz; for combined plates, that of the side-alternating mode
40 Hz
15 Hz
Max. amplitudeGreatest displacement of the plate from its rest position according to the manufacturer in mm, at the outer edge for side-alternating plates – if the manufacturer explicitly states the stroke (peak to peak), enter half the value; for combined plates, that of the side-alternating mode
12 mm (0.47 in)
10 mm (0.39 in)
Max. loadPermitted user weight according to the manufacturer in kg
150 kg (330 lb)
130 kg (285 lb)

Vibration & motor

Motor powerRated motor power according to the manufacturer in W – not the often-advertised peak power; with several motors, that of the strongest, not the total
200 W
200 W
Number of motorsNumber of motors according to the manufacturer – combined plates usually have one per type of movement
3
2
Vertical frequency fromLowest frequency of the vertical movement according to the manufacturer in Hz – only for combined plates, usually 20 to 50 Hz
4 Hz
1 Hz
Vertical frequency up toHighest frequency of the vertical movement according to the manufacturer in Hz – only for combined plates
40 Hz
40 Hz
Vertical amplitudeDisplacement of the vertical movement according to the manufacturer in mm – only for combined plates, usually 1 to 3 mm; halve an explicitly stated stroke
8 mm (0.31 in)
1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Intensity levelsNumber of intensity levels according to the manufacturer
60 levels
60 levels
Noise levelOperating noise at a medium setting according to the manufacturer in dB
60 dB

Controls & programs

Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs according to the manufacturer
3 programs
3 programs
App controlControl or training plans via app according to the manufacturer
No
Bluetooth speakerBuilt-in speaker for music according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes
Included accessoriesAccessories included out of the box according to the manufacturer – a floor mat dampens the vibration transmitted to the floor
Resistance bandsFloor matRemote control
Resistance bandsFloor matRemote control

Dimensions & installation

Platform lengthUsable standing area lengthwise according to the manufacturer in cm
77.98 cm (31 in)
69 cm (27 in)
Platform widthUsable standing area widthwise according to the manufacturer in cm
45.21 cm (18 in)
42 cm (17 in)
Dimensions (L × W × H)Assembled, in cm, length × width × height – for models with a column the overall height, e.g. “70 × 40 × 15 cm”
78 × 45.2 × 19.6 cm (31 × 18 × 7.7 in)
78 × 46.5 × 18.5 cm (31 × 18 × 7.3 in)
WeightWeight of the plate without packaging according to the manufacturer in kg
17.7 kg (39 lb)
17 kg (37 lb)
Transport wheelsWheels for easy moving according to the manufacturer
Yes
Yes

General

Warranty
2 years
Price segment
Premium
Premium
In the box
Vibrationsplatte, Netzkabel, Handgelenk-Fernbedienung, 2 Widerstandsbänder, 4 Minibänder, Übungsmatte, Bedienungsanleitung
Vibrationsplatte, Watch-Fernbedienung, Zugseile (Power Ropes), 5 Fitnessbänder, Bodenschutzmatte, Übungsposter

Prices

Offers

LifePro Rumblex 4D

Sportstech VP400

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Die LifePro Rumblex 4D ist eine flache Kombi-Platte, deren drei getrennte Motoren sieben echte Bewegungsmodi antreiben – mit 4 bis 40 Hz und bis 12 mm Ausschlag. Für zehn Minuten täglich mit wechselnden Bewegungsarten ist sie eine solide Wahl, auch bei 110 kg. Der Haken: auf hohen Stufen brummt sie in den Boden, und die Garantie verlangt eine Registrierung binnen 14 Tagen.

Pros

  • Drei getrennte Motoren für Oszillation, Lateral und Pulsation, sieben Modi
  • Breiter Bereich von 4 bis 40 Hz und bis 12 mm Ausschlag
  • Große Trittfläche von 78 x 45 cm, belastbar bis 150 kg
  • Fernbedienung am Handgelenk steuert alle Funktionen
  • Bodenmatte und Bänder im Lieferumfang
  • Griff und Rollen erleichtern das Umstellen der 18 bis 19 kg

Cons

  • Brummt auf hohen Stufen mit allen Motoren hörbar in den Boden
  • Garantie nur nach Registrierung binnen 14 Tagen ab Kaufdatum
  • Fernbedienung braucht Sichtkontakt, kleine Tasten, später teils verzögert
  • Mehrfach fehlte die Bodenmatte im Paket
  • Kein Haltegriff, Programme ohne einstellbare Zeit oder Stufe

Die Sportstech VP400 ist eine flache Kombi-Platte, die Wippe und vertikale Vibration mit zwei getrennten Motoren erzeugt. Sie läuft ruhig, bietet eine große Trittfläche von 69 x 42 cm und trägt bis 130 kg. Für Fortgeschrittene, die gezielt vertikal trainieren, ist sie eine gute Wahl. Der Haken: Touch-Tasten schalten bei Bodenübungen ab, und für Neulinge ist die gewölbte Fläche zu fordernd.

Pros

  • Wippe und vertikale Vibration mit je eigenem Motor
  • Vertikale Vibration bis 40 Hz bei 1,5 mm Hub
  • Große Trittfläche von 69 x 42 cm
  • Ruhiger Lauf auch auf mittleren Stufen
  • Trägt bis 130 kg, Bodenschutzmatte im Lieferumfang
  • Fernbedienung am Handgelenk erspart das Bücken zum Display

Cons

  • Touch-Tasten schalten bei Liegestützen und Sitzübungen versehentlich ab
  • Anleitung und Poster nennen keine Stufen oder Dauer je Übung
  • Wippe erreicht nur 10 statt versprochener 15 Hz
  • Knopfzelle für die Fernbedienung liegt nicht bei
  • Display zeigt nur Stufen, keine Hertz

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