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LifePro Waver vs. Sportstech sVibe compared

Vibrationsplatte

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Overall rating
74Solide
76Gut
Value for money
62Fair
70Fair
Best price
€200.98
€329.00
Price advantage
€128.02 cheaper
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Offers
3 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 12 of 20
Rank 10 of 20

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

LifePro WaverOverall rating 74Sportstech sVibeOverall rating 76
Vibration& training effectStability& load capacityEaseof use & programsNoise levelBuildquality & durability
LifePro WaverSportstech sVibe
Vibration & training effect83/10084/100
Stability & load capacity84/10068/100
Ease of use & programs74/10083/100
Noise level62/10078/100
Build quality & durability61/10067/100
Vibration & training effect
83
84
Stability & load capacity
84
68
Ease of use & programs
74
83
Noise level
62
78
Build quality & durability
61
67

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
LifePro
Sportstech
Model
Waver
sVibe
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
Side-alternating (seesaw)
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
6 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
12 Hz
12.5 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
8 mm (0.31 in)
17 mm (0.67 in)
Max. loadPermitted user weight according to the manufacturer in kg
150 kg (330 lb)
120 kg (265 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
1
2
Vertical frequency fromLowest frequency of the vertical movement according to the manufacturer in Hz – only for combined plates, usually 20 to 50 Hz
41 Hz
Vertical frequency up toHighest frequency of the vertical movement according to the manufacturer in Hz – only for combined plates
53 Hz
Intensity levelsNumber of intensity levels according to the manufacturer
99 levels
99 levels
Noise levelOperating noise at a medium setting according to the manufacturer in dB
55 dB

Controls & programs

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

Dimensions & installation

Platform lengthUsable standing area lengthwise according to the manufacturer in cm
68.6 cm (27 in)
Platform widthUsable standing area widthwise according to the manufacturer in cm
39.9 cm (16 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”
70.1 × 39.9 × 14 cm (28 × 16 × 5.5 in)
77.8 × 42 × 14 cm (31 × 17 × 5.5 in)
WeightWeight of the plate without packaging according to the manufacturer in kg
12.6 kg (28 lb)
15 kg (33 lb)
Transport wheelsWheels for easy moving according to the manufacturer
Yes

General

Warranty
2 years
Price segment
Mid-range
In the box
Vibrationsplatte, Netzkabel, Fernbedienung, 2 Widerstandsbänder, 4 Mini-Loop-Bänder, Bedienungsanleitung
Vibrationsplatte, Armband-Fernbedienung, Netzkabel, elastische Seile, statische Bänder, Übungsposter, Handbuch

Prices

Offers

LifePro Waver

Sportstech sVibe

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der LifePro Waver ist eine flache Wippe mit 4 bis 12 Hz und bis zu 8 mm Auslenkung, die sich vor allem fürs Gleichgewichtstraining eignet. Die Platte steht fest und klappert nicht, auch unter gut 110 kg. Der Haken ist ein Netzstecker, der sich lockern kann. Außerdem wird die Platte ab den mittleren Stufen laut. Für Muskelaufbau oder Abnehmen taugt sie nicht.

Pros

  • Steht fest und klappert nicht, auch unter gut 110 kg
  • Bis zu 8 mm Auslenkung, über die Fußstellung wählbar
  • Große Trittfläche von rund 70 x 40 cm
  • Fernbedienung und manueller Modus mit frei wählbarer Stufe
  • Mit 12 bis 14 kg und Tragegriffen leicht zu verstauen
  • Belastbar bis 150 kg

Cons

  • Netzstecker lockert sich in der Buchse, Platte startet dann nicht
  • Ab mittleren Stufen laut, Vibration geht auf Parkett in den Boden
  • Fernbedienung fiel in einzelnen Fällen teilweise oder ganz aus
  • Kein Haltegriff für unsicher Stehende
  • Netzkabel bei weiten Bewegungen mit den Bändern zu knapp

Die Sportstech sVibe ist eine echte Kombi-Platte im flachen Format: Zwei getrennte Motoren treiben Wippe mit bis zu 17 mm Hub und Vibration mit 41 bis 53 Hz an. Sie läuft ruhig, lässt sich per Armband fein regeln und rollt nach dem Training unters Bett. Der Haken: kein Haltegriff, keine Bodenmatte, und bei 120 kg ist Schluss.

Pros

  • Zwei getrennte Motoren für Wippe und Vibration
  • Wippe mit 6 bis 12,5 Hz und bis zu 17 mm Hub
  • Intensität per Armband-Fernbedienung in kleinen Schritten regelbar
  • Ruhiger Lauf auf Teppich im Wohnzimmer
  • 15 kg, Rollen und 14 cm Höhe – passt unters Bett
  • Zugbänder und Übungsposter im Lieferumfang

Cons

  • Keine Bodenmatte im Lieferumfang, Vibration geht in den Boden
  • Kein Haltegriff für unsicheren Stand
  • Belastbarkeit nur 120 kg, wenig Reserve für Schwere
  • PVC-Fläche für Liegestütze zu rau
  • Trainervideos der App nur mit kostenpflichtiger Mitgliedschaft

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