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Merach Crosstrainer MR-E33 vs. YOSUDA Crosstrainer EM5 compared

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Overall rating
69Solide
66Solide
Value for money
63Fair
64Fair
Best price
€529.99
€279.99
Price advantage
—
€250.00 cheaper
Offers
2 shops
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 15 of 26
Rank 17 of 26

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Merach Crosstrainer MR-E33Overall rating 69YOSUDA Crosstrainer EM5Overall rating 66
Motion& ergonomicsResistance& flywheelWorkouts& appStability& noiseBuildquality & ease of use
Merach Crosstrainer MR-E33YOSUDA Crosstrainer EM5
Motion & ergonomics63/10064/100
Resistance & flywheel60/10064/100
Workouts & app62/10062/100
Stability & noise76/10068/100
Build quality & ease of use70/10075/100
Motion & ergonomics
63
64
Resistance & flywheel
60
64
Workouts & app
62
62
Stability & noise
76
68
Build quality & ease of use
70
75

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Merach
YOSUDA
Model
MR-E33
EM5
Stride lengthMaximum stride length according to the manufacturer in cm – from about 45 cm for most users, from 50 cm for tall users
42 cm (17 in)
47 cm (19 in)
DrivePosition of the flywheel: front, rear or center – shapes the feel of the motion and the space required
Rear drive
Front drive
Flywheel weightActual weight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer in kg; do not enter an “effective” or “geared” flywheel weight – it is not comparable
6.8 kg (15 lb)
8 kg (18 lb)
Resistance systemType of brake and how it is adjusted: magnetic via rotary knob (manual), magnetic via console (motorized) or induction for the finest gradation. Manufacturers also call induction ECB, eddy current or electromagnetic brake – even when “magnetic brake” is in the name; the motorized magnet is also called SMR or digital resistance. If the resistance adjusts itself during a workout (auto resistance, auto-follow, control via app), the adjustment is motorized – never “Magnetic, manual”.
Magnetic, motorized
Max. loadPermitted user weight according to the manufacturer in kg
150 kg (330 lb)
227 kg (500 lb)

Ergonomics & motion

Q-factorDistance between the pedals in cm according to the manufacturer – smaller is easier on the joints
20 cm (7.9 in)
Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer in cm; if a range is given, the upper value
193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Adjustable stride lengthStride length can be adjusted according to the manufacturer, e.g. from 45 to 55 cm
No

Drive & resistance

Resistance levelsNumber of resistance levels according to the manufacturer; leave empty for stepless adjustment
16
16
Watt-controlledHolds a set power output in watts regardless of speed – cadence-independent training
No
InclineThe ramp or pedal track can be inclined according to the manufacturer, manually or electrically
No
Yes
Power supplyWhere the console and resistance get their power – “self-powered” needs no outlet
Self-powered, no outlet needed

Console & connectivity

DisplayType of display on the console; touchscreens with classes often require a subscription
LCD
Backlit LCD
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs
0
App connectivityControl or workout tracking via app, including the manufacturer app
Yes
Yes
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or track the unit; the manufacturer app counts too
Manufacturer appKinomap
Kinomap
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Hand sensors
SubscriptionWhether training and screen are fully usable without a subscription (iFit, Peloton)
none
FeaturesExtras on the console and the unit
Bottle holderTablet holder

Dimensions & installation

Dimensions (L × W × H)Assembled, in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “157 × 58 × 170 cm”
149 × 57 × 165 cm (59 × 22 × 65 in)
104 × 58 × 160 cm (41 × 23 × 63 in)
FoldableCan be folded for storage according to the manufacturer
No
WeightWeight of the unit without packaging according to the manufacturer
45.7 kg (100 lb)
45.5 kg (100 lb)

General

Warranty
2 years
Price segment
Budget
In the box
Crosstrainer (teilweise vormontiert), Montagewerkzeug
Crosstrainer (zu 90 % vormontiert), Montageanleitung, Montagevideos

Prices

Offers

Merach Crosstrainer MR-E33

YOSUDA Crosstrainer EM5

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Merach MR-E33 ist ein sehr leiser, kompakter Einsteiger-Crosstrainer für kleine Wohnungen und lockeres bis moderates Training ohne Steckdose. Er passt am besten zu Menschen bis etwa 1,80 m und ist in Tests in unter 30 Minuten aufgebaut. Der Haken: kurzer Schritt, leichte Schwungmasse. Mit 42 cm Schrittlänge und 6,8 kg Schwungmasse stößt er bei harten Intervallen und großen Nutzern an Grenzen, außerdem fehlen Programme, Wattsteuerung und Brustgurt-Empfang.

Pros

  • In Tests sehr leiser Lauf ohne Klappern oder Quietschen
  • Kompakte Stellfläche von rund 101 x 58 cm
  • Zu 80 % vormontiert, in Tests in unter 30 Minuten aufgebaut
  • Läuft ohne Steckdose, Aufstellort frei wählbar
  • Bluetooth-Kopplung mit kostenloser Merach-App und Kinomap
  • Steht in Tests auch bei zügigem Tempo ohne Wackeln

Cons

  • Schwungmasse nur 6,8 kg, bei schnellem Tempo weniger runder Lauf
  • Schrittlänge 42 cm, nicht verstellbar, knapp für große Nutzer
  • Keine Programme und keine Wattsteuerung
  • Puls nur über Handsensoren, kein Brustgurt-Empfang
  • Nicht klappbar, LCD ohne Hintergrundbeleuchtung

Der YOSUDA Crosstrainer EM5 ist ein kompaktes Gerät für kleine Räume mit 47 cm Schrittlänge und einer in dieser Klasse seltenen Steigung. Er passt zu Nutzern bis etwa 1,90 m, die regelmäßig Ausdauer trainieren wollen. Der Haken: Die 8 kg Schwungmasse sind knapp, und Pedalabstand sowie App-Modus sind nicht dokumentiert – das klärst du am besten vor dem Kauf.

Pros

  • Schrittlänge von 47 cm, passend für die meisten Erwachsenen
  • Verstellbare Steigung, in dieser Klasse selten
  • Kompakte Länge von 104 cm dank Frontantrieb
  • Zu 90 % vormontiert, mit Montagevideos
  • 16 Widerstandsstufen und Kinomap-Anbindung

Cons

  • Schwungmasse von 8 kg an der Grenze zu unrundem Lauf
  • Pedalabstand nicht dokumentiert
  • Kürzere, steilere Ellipse durch Frontantrieb
  • Für Menschen über 1,90 m knapp
  • Art der App-Verbindung und Pulsmessung ungeklärt

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