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SportPlus SP-WR-1800 vs. Sportstech AquaElite compared

Rowing Machine

At a glance

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Overall rating
85Gut
90Sehr gut
Value for money
73Fair
75Fair
Best price
€799.99
€1,199.00
Price advantage
€399.01 cheaper
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Offers
3 shops
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 9 of 62
Rank 3 of 62

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

SportPlus SP-WR-1800Overall rating 85Sportstech AquaEliteOverall rating 90
Strokefeel & resistanceErgonomics& stabilityConsole& appNoise levelFootprint& handlingBuildquality & ease of use
SportPlus SP-WR-1800Sportstech AquaElite
Stroke feel & resistance83/10096/100
Ergonomics & stability80/10092/100
Console & app74/10088/100
Noise level84/10092/100
Footprint & handling78/10085/100
Build quality & ease of use81/10093/100
Stroke feel & resistance
83
96
Ergonomics & stability
80
92
Console & app
74
88
Noise level
84
92
Footprint & handling
78
85
Build quality & ease of use
81
93

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
SportPlus
Sportstech
Model
SP-WR-1800
AquaElite
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Water resistance
Water resistance
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
150 kg (330 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.
111 cm (44 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.
Speed-dependent only
Stepless
Pull mechanismType of power transmission according to the manufacturer; list center pull with chain or strap separately.
Strap
Strap
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
18 l (4.8 gal)
15 l (4 gal)
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.
Very high
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
0 levels
6 levels

Dimensions & installation

Dimensions (L × W × H)Set up ready for training in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “210 × 55 × 50 cm”
210 × 57 × 78 cm (83 × 22 × 31 in)
207.8 × 53 × 108 cm (82 × 21 × 43 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
53 × 57 × 210 cm (21 × 22 × 83 in)
91 × 53 × 116 cm (36 × 21 × 46 in)
Seat heightSeat height above the floor according to the manufacturer, unloaded.
28.5 cm (11 in)
28 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.
27 kg (60 lb)
45.5 kg (100 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
Wood
WoodAluminum

Console

DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a tablet holder alone doesn’t count as a display.
LCD display
Touchscreen
Backlit displayAccording to the manufacturer, the display is backlit.
No
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not only in the app.
TimeCaloriesDistanceHeart rateStrokes per minuteTotal strokesPace (time/500 m)Power (watts)
TimePace (time/500 m)DistanceTotal strokesStrokes per minuteCaloriesPower (watts)Heart rate
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Batteries
Power adapter
Adjustable consoleAccording to the manufacturer, the monitor’s tilt or height can be adjusted.
Yes
Yes
Tablet holderHolder for a tablet or smartphone according to the manufacturer; mark optional accessories separately.
Integrated

Programs & connectivity

Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs according to the manufacturer, excluding app workouts.
3 programs
12 programs
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
ManualIntervalTarget (time/distance)
ManualIntervalHeart rate controlled (HRC)Target (time/distance)
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
KinomapMyHomeFIT
Manufacturer app
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the console according to the manufacturer, not those of the chest strap.
Bluetooth
BluetoothWi-Fi
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
required for full functionality
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
7.49 €/month

Standards & classification

Standards complianceStandards compliance stated by the manufacturer according to the spec sheet.
Both parts of the standard
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.
Pro/gym grade
Pro/gym grade

General

Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Premium
Premium
Model year
2025
In the box
Holzrudergerät, Wasserpumpe, Montagewerkzeug, Bedienungsanleitung
Rudergerät, Netzadapter, Siphonpumpe, Werkzeug-Set, Montage- und Bedienungsanleitung

Prices

Offers

SportPlus SP-WR-1800

Sportstech AquaElite

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Das SportPlus SP-WR-1800 ist ein Wasserrudergerät aus Eiche mit ruhigem, gleichmäßigem Zug auf stabiler Doppelschiene. Wir halten es für eine ehrliche Empfehlung fürs Wohnzimmer, auch wenn du über 1,90 m groß bist. Der Haken: Das Display ist unbeleuchtet, Watt und Kalorien sind nur geschätzt, und das unbehandelte Holz verträgt keinen Keller. Zusammenklappen lässt es sich nicht, du stellst es hochkant auf 53 x 57 cm.

Pros

  • Gleichmäßiger Zug ohne Ruckler durch Wasserwiderstand und Gurtzug
  • Doppelte Eichenschiene, auch bei kräftigem Zug kein Wackeln
  • Plätschern erreicht in Tests höchstens Zimmerlautstärke
  • Hochkant verstaut auf nur 53 x 57 cm Grundfläche
  • Bluetooth für Kinomap und MyHomeFIT, Tablethalterung und Brustgurt-Empfang
  • Für Körpergrößen bis 200 cm, Schiene 111 cm lang

Cons

  • Display ohne Beleuchtung, bei Gegenlicht schlecht lesbar
  • Unbehandeltes Holz, ungeeignet für Garage oder feuchten Keller
  • Watt und Kalorien nur Schätzwerte der Genauigkeitsklasse C
  • Nicht zusammenklappbar, hochkant braucht es 210 cm Raumhöhe
  • Fußschnallen fummelig, Pedale für breite Füße häufig zu schmal

Das Sportstech AquaElite ist ein wertiges Wasserrudergerät mit Holzrahmen und 21,5-Zoll-Drehdisplay, das im Test kräftig und gleichmäßig zieht und für ein Wasserrudergerät leise bleibt. Wir halten es für eine gute Wahl, wenn du gern mit Videokursen ruderst und dauerhaft ein Abo zahlst. Der Haken: Es trägt nur bis 120 kg, Kinomap läuft nicht, und der Bildschirm ragt auch verstaut weit hervor.

Pros

  • Kräftiger, gleichmäßig aufbauender Wasserwiderstand mit Zug nah am Bootsrudern
  • Kammerregler ändert den Widerstand ohne Nachfüllen oder Abpumpen
  • 21,5-Zoll-Touchdisplay, um 330° drehbar, auch für Übungen auf der Matte
  • Stabiler Stand ohne Wackeln, wertiger Rahmen aus Eiche und Aluminium
  • Für ein Wasserrudergerät leise: 58 bis 64 dB bei moderatem Tempo
  • Lederummantelte Zugstange gibt auch mit verschwitzten Händen festen Halt

Cons

  • Laut Hersteller nur bis 120 kg belastbar, knapp für diese Klasse
  • Keine Drittanbieter-Apps wie Kinomap oder Zwift
  • Voller App-Umfang nur mit kostenpflichtigem Abo
  • Bildschirm ragt auch geklappt oder hochkant weit hervor
  • Fußstützen mit etwas scharfen Kanten

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