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Skandika Nemo III Hybrid vs. Sportstech PROwer compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7979Gut
7979Gut
Value for money
69Fair
90Excellent
Best price
€599.00€699.00−14 %
€239.00€269.00−11 %
Price advantage
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€360.00 cheaper
Offers
2 shops
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 25 of 62
Rank 23 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Skandika Nemo III HybridOverall rating 79Sportstech PROwerOverall rating 79
Skandika Nemo III HybridSportstech PROwer
Stroke feel & resistance81/10079/100
Ergonomics & stability85/10072/100
Console & app62/10076/100
Noise level77/10088/100
Footprint & handling77/10082/100
Build quality & ease of use76/10080/100
Stroke feel & resistance
81
79
Ergonomics & stability
85
72
Console & app
62
76
Noise level
77
88
Footprint & handling
77
82
Build quality & ease of use
76
80
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Nemo III Hybrid
PROwer
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.
130 kg (285 lb)
120 kg (265 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Rail lengthUsable length of the rail according to the manufacturer, not the overall length of the rowing machine.
70 cm (28 in)
FoldableAccording to the manufacturer, the rowing machine can be folded or stored upright; transport wheels alone don’t count.
Yes
No
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
Strap
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the effective flywheel mass.
3 kg (6.6 lb)
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
11.2 l (3 gal)
Operating noise (normal pace)Noise level when rowing steadily at medium resistance, measured or according to the manufacturer, not when sprinting.
59 dB
FootrestsFootplate design according to the manufacturer; this refers to the adjustability of the heel support.
Height-adjustable
Fixed
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
32 levels
Dimensions & installation
Dimensions (L × W × H)Set up ready for training in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “210 × 55 × 50 cm”
213 × 45 × 95.5 cm (84 × 18 × 38 in)
161.8 × 47.5 × 62.5 cm (64 × 19 × 25 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
66.3 × 47.5 × 161 cm (26 × 19 × 63 in)
Seat heightSeat height above the floor according to the manufacturer, unloaded.
38 cm (15 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.
37.9 kg (84 lb)
20.8 kg (46 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
SteelAluminum
Steel
Console
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a tablet holder alone doesn’t count as a display.
LCD display
LED 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)Strokes per minuteDistanceTotal strokesCaloriesHeart rate
TimeDistanceHeart ratePower (watts)Strokes per minuteCaloriesTotal strokes
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
Integrated
Programs & connectivity
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs according to the manufacturer, excluding app workouts.
15 programs
0 programs
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
ManualHeart rate controlled (HRC)Race / competitionTarget (time/distance)
Target (time/distance)
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Kinomap
Manufacturer appKinomap
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
optional
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
12 €/month
7.49 €/month
Data storage / interfaceType of workout data storage according to the manufacturer, not just the app display.
Internal storage
Standards & classification
Usage classUsage class under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
H – Home use
H – Home use
Accuracy classAccuracy class of the power display under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
Class C
Product classClassification according to the manufacturer or our editors, based on construction and continuous load capacity.
Advanced
Entry level
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Budget
In the box
Rudergerät, Netzteil, Siphonpumpe, Trichter, Werkzeug, Montagematerial
Rudergerät, Montagematerial und Werkzeug, Netzteil, Benutzerhandbuch
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Skandika Nemo III Hybrid verbindet Wassertank und Magnetbremse und rudert sich auf der Doppelschiene stabil und flüssig. Für ambitionierte Freizeitsportler bis 130 kg und 200 cm halten wir ihn für eine solide Wahl mit starker Mechanik. Der Haken liegt in der Elektronik mit holprigem Bluetooth: Das Display ist schlicht, die Werte sind geschätzt, und als App gibt es nur Kinomap im Abo.
Pros
- Stabile Doppelschiene aus Aluminium, kein Wackeln auch bei kräftigen Zügen
- Magnetbremse in 32 Stufen per Taste am Griff verstellbar
- Wasser bis 11,2 l plus Magnet ergibt flüssigen, fordernden Zug
- Lange Schiene, in Tests passend bis etwa 1,90 m
- Kinomap kann den Magnetwiderstand an die Strecke anpassen
- Hochkant zu verstauen, mit Transportrollen
Cons
- Bluetooth-Kopplung brauchte in mehreren Tests einige Anläufe
- Schlichtes Display, Werte nur geschätzt (Genauigkeitsklasse C), keine Wattanzeige
- Nur Kinomap kompatibel, Vollversion nach 30 Tagen im Abo
- Zuggurt springt bei schrägem Zug mehrfach aus der Führung
- Ohne Steckdose funktionieren Computer und Magnetbremse nicht
Der Sportstech PROwer ist ein leises, fein regelbares Einstiegsrudergerät für die Wohnung: 32 elektronisch verstellte Magnetstufen reichen bis zu hohem Widerstand, gemessen wurden 50 bis 59 dB. Über offenes Bluetooth FTMS steuert sogar Kinomap die Bremse. Der Haken: feste Plastikfußstützen, ein Ein-Wert-Display und keine Programme am Gerät – und über 190 cm Körpergröße wird es eng.
Pros
- 32 elektronisch verstellte Magnetstufen mit hohem Endwiderstand
- Leiser Lauf, gemessen zwischen 50 und 59 dB
- Offenes Bluetooth FTMS, Kinomap regelt den Widerstand automatisch
- Gurtzug und Sitzrollen bleiben auch beim Zug fast lautlos
- Hochkant lagerbar und mit 20,8 kg leicht auf Rollen zu bewegen
- Gut gepolsterter Sitz auch bei längeren Einheiten
Cons
- Feste Fußstützen aus einfachem Kunststoff, weder Position noch Winkel verstellbar
- Display zeigt immer nur einen Wert, Piktogramm schwer erkennbar
- Keine Trainingsprogramme am Gerät, nur Ziele für Zeit oder Distanz
- 70 cm Rollbahn begrenzt auf 190 cm Körpergröße, nicht klappbar
- Kurse und Videos der Hersteller-App nur mit Abo
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