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SportPlus SP-WR-1800 vs. Sportstech WRX1000 compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8585Gut
9191Sehr gut
Value for money
73Fair
88Excellent
Best price
€799.99
€699.00
Price advantage
—
€100.99 cheaper
Offers
3 shops
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 9 of 62
Rank 2 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
SportPlus SP-WR-1800Overall rating 85Sportstech WRX1000Overall rating 91
SportPlus SP-WR-1800Sportstech WRX1000
Stroke feel & resistance83/10096/100
Ergonomics & stability80/10090/100
Console & app74/10090/100
Noise level84/10086/100
Footprint & handling78/10096/100
Build quality & ease of use81/10086/100
Stroke feel & resistance
83
96
Ergonomics & stability
80
90
Console & app
74
90
Noise level
84
86
Footprint & handling
78
96
Build quality & ease of use
81
86
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
SP-WR-1800
WRX1000
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
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the effective flywheel mass.
0 kg (0 lb)
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)
Operating noise (normal pace)Noise level when rowing steadily at medium resistance, measured or according to the manufacturer, not when sprinting.
65 dB
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
Very high
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
0 levels
4 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)
214 × 50 × 100 cm (84 × 20 × 39 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
53 × 57 × 210 cm (21 × 22 × 83 in)
116 × 50 × 85 cm (46 × 20 × 33 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)
37 kg (82 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
Wood
WoodSteel
Console
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a tablet holder alone doesn’t count as a display.
LCD display
LCD display
Backlit displayAccording to the manufacturer, the display is backlit.
No
Yes
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)
TimeDistancePace (time/500 m)Strokes per minuteTotal strokesPower (watts)CaloriesHeart 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
No
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.
3 programs
3 programs
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
ManualIntervalTarget (time/distance)
ManualTarget (time/distance)Heart rate controlled (HRC)
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
KinomapMyHomeFIT
Manufacturer appKinomap
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the console according to the manufacturer, not those of the chest strap.
Bluetooth
BluetoothANT+
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
10.99 €/month
Data storage / interfaceType of workout data storage according to the manufacturer, not just the app display.
Cloud/online logbook
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
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
In the box
Holzrudergerät, Wasserpumpe, Montagewerkzeug, Bedienungsanleitung
Rudergerät, Montage-/Bedienungsanleitung, Werkzeug, Schrauben, Poster, AC-Adapter, Siphonpumpe
Prices
Offers
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 WRX1000 ist ein schönes Wasserrudergerät aus Eschenholz, das in Tests mit einem gleichmäßigen Zug ohne toten Punkt überzeugt. Dank Zweikammer-Tank passt du den Widerstand per Drehknopf an, zusammengeklappt misst es 116 x 50 x 85 cm. Wir halten es für eine gute Wahl fürs Wohnzimmer; der Haken liegt bei Haltbarkeit von Paddel und Gurt sowie einem oft langsamen Kundendienst.
Pros
- Gleichmäßiger Zug ohne toten Punkt, in mehreren Tests gelobt
- Zweikammer-Tank verstellt den Widerstand per Drehknopf ohne Abpumpen
- Rahmen aus Eschenholz, in Tests sauber verarbeitet
- Echt klappbar auf 116 x 50 x 85 cm, auch mit vollem Tank
- Beleuchtetes Display mit Zeit pro 500 m, Bluetooth und ANT+
- Steht auch bei hoher Schlagzahl sicher, Sitz gleitet ruhig
Cons
- Mehrfach berichtet: gebrochene Paddel und früh ausfransende Zuggurte
- Watt und Kalorien nur geschätzt, Genauigkeitsklasse C
- Fußriemen sitzen für kleine Füße zu hoch
- Tablet-Halterung gibt unter großen Tablets nach
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