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Skandika Rovek vs. YOSUDA R2 Rudergerät compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7575Gut
7474Solide
Value for money
72Fair
65Fair
Best price
€398.99€569.00−30 %
€429.99
Price advantage
€31.00 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 33 of 62
Rank 35 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Skandika RovekOverall rating 75YOSUDA R2 RudergerätOverall rating 74
Skandika RovekYOSUDA R2 Rudergerät
Stroke feel & resistance67/10086/100
Ergonomics & stability70/10072/100
Console & app57/10062/100
Noise level90/10063/100
Footprint & handling95/10077/100
Build quality & ease of use75/10078/100
Stroke feel & resistance
67
86
Ergonomics & stability
70
72
Console & app
57
62
Noise level
90
63
Footprint & handling
95
77
Build quality & ease of use
75
78
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Rovek
R2
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Magnetic brake
Air resistance
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
130 kg (285 lb)
158 kg (350 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
208 cm (6 ft 10 in)
Rail lengthUsable length of the rail according to the manufacturer, not the overall length of the rowing machine.
98 cm (39 in)
136.5 cm (54 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
Mechanical, stepped
Pull mechanismType of power transmission according to the manufacturer; list center pull with chain or strap separately.
Strap
Chain (center pull)
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the effective flywheel mass.
6 kg (13 lb)
FootrestsFootplate design according to the manufacturer; this refers to the adjustability of the heel support.
Height-adjustable
Height-adjustable
Resistance levelEditorial assessment of the maximum resistance reached in reviews, not the number of levels.
Medium
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
32 levels
10 levels
Dimensions & installation
Dimensions (L × W × H)Set up ready for training in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “210 × 55 × 50 cm”
165 × 41 × 80 cm (65 × 16 × 31 in)
241 × 62.5 × 112.5 cm (95 × 25 × 44 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
143 × 41 × 28 cm (56 × 16 × 11 in)
Seat heightSeat height above the floor according to the manufacturer, unloaded.
28.5 cm (11 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.
24 kg (53 lb)
28.8 kg (63 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.
LED display
LCD display
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.
TimeDistanceTotal strokesCaloriesHeart rate
TimeDistancePace (time/500 m)Strokes per minuteTotal strokesPower (watts)CaloriesHeart rate
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Power adapter
Self-powered (generator)
Tablet holderHolder for a tablet or smartphone according to the manufacturer; mark optional accessories separately.
Integrated
Integrated
Programs & connectivity
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Kinomap
ZwiftKinomap
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
SubscriptionWhether workouts and screen are fully usable without a subscription (Hydrow, iFit)
optional
none
Data storage / interfaceType of workout data storage according to the manufacturer, not just the app display.
No storage
Standards & classification
Usage classUsage class under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
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.
Entry level
Advanced
General
Warranty
1 years
Price segment
Budget
Budget
In the box
Rudergerät, Kombi-Werkzeug (Inbus/Kreuzschlitz), deutsche Montageanleitung
Rudergerät, Bedienungsanleitung
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Das Skandika Rovek ist ein sehr leises Magnet-Rudergerät für Einsteiger, das zusammengeklappt und ohne Sitz nur 28 cm hoch ist und unter viele Betten passt. Für ruhiges Ausdauertraining in kleinen Mietwohnungen halten wir es für eine gute Wahl. Der Haken: Es zeigt keine Watt und keine 500-m-Zeit, und für Sprints ist der Widerstand zu schwach.
Pros
- Zusammengeklappt und ohne Sitz nur 28 cm hoch, passt unter viele Betten
- Sehr leise dank Magnetbremse und Gurtzug, auch für späte Abende
- Doppelschiene sorgt im Test für kippelfreien, ruckelfreien Sitzlauf
- 98 cm lange Schiene für Nutzer bis 195 cm
- Pulsempfang für Bluetooth-Brustgurte und Kinomap-Anbindung
- Aufbau in rund 30 Minuten dank Vormontage
Cons
- Keine Watt-Anzeige und keine 500-m-Zeit für Leistungstraining
- Widerstandsniveau nur mittel, für Sprints zu schwach
- Betrieb nur mit Netzteil, Aufstellort braucht eine Steckdose
- Schmale Zugstange und tiefe Sitzhöhe von 28,5 cm
- Kinomap steuert den Widerstand nicht, Vollversion nach 30 Tagen nur mit Abo
Das YOSUDA R2 ist ein klappbares Luftrudergerät mit direktem, sauberem Zuggefühl und einem Alurahmen, der in Tests fest stand. Es passt zu Einsteigern und Ausdauersportlern bis 208 cm, die mit Zwift oder Kinomap ohne Hersteller-Abo trainieren wollen. Der Haken: auf hohen Stufen deutlich hörbar, dazu ein Monitor, der die Einheit nach kurzer Pause ohne Pausenspeicher löscht.
Pros
- Direktes Zuggefühl durch Windrad mit 32 Blättern
- Aluminiumrahmen stand in Tests auch bei harten Zügen ruhig
- Zehn spürbar abgestufte Widerstandsstufen
- 136,5 cm lange Schiene für Körpergrößen bis 208 cm
- Bluetooth zu Zwift und Kinomap ohne Hersteller-Abo
- Klappbar und mit Transportrollen leicht zu verschieben
Cons
- Windrad auf hohen Stufen in kleinen Räumen deutlich hörbar
- Monitor löscht laufende Einheit nach kurzer Pause
- Halterung hält Smartphone nur wackelig, Tablet gar nicht
- Sitz wird bei längeren Einheiten spürbar hart
- Belastbarkeit von 158 kg nur laut Hersteller, ungeprüft
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