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SportPlus SP-WR-1900-iE vs. Sportstech WRX500 compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8585Gut
8484Gut
Value for money
76Fair
90Excellent
Best price
€44.99
€339.15€399.00−15 %
Price advantage
€294.16 cheaper
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Offers
3 shops
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 8 of 62
Rank 11 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
SportPlus SP-WR-1900-iEOverall rating 85Sportstech WRX500Overall rating 84
SportPlus SP-WR-1900-iESportstech WRX500
Stroke feel & resistance83/10083/100
Ergonomics & stability81/10086/100
Console & app75/10080/100
Noise level84/10080/100
Footprint & handling90/10081/100
Build quality & ease of use81/10080/100
Stroke feel & resistance
83
83
Ergonomics & stability
81
86
Console & app
75
80
Noise level
84
80
Footprint & handling
90
81
Build quality & ease of use
81
80
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
SP-WR-1900-iE
WRX500
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.
210 cm (6 ft 11 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.
107.5 cm (42 in)
72 cm (28 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
Speed-dependent only
Pull mechanismType of power transmission according to the manufacturer; list center pull with chain or strap separately.
Cable (center pull)
Strap
Water fill volumeRecommended water tank fill volume according to the manufacturer; only fill in for water rowing machines.
13 l (3.4 gal)
12 l (3.2 gal)
Operating noise (normal pace)Noise level when rowing steadily at medium resistance, measured or according to the manufacturer, not when sprinting.
60 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.
High
High
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
6 levels
0 levels
Dimensions & installation
Dimensions (L × W × H)Set up ready for training in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “210 × 55 × 50 cm”
214 × 52 × 88 cm (84 × 20 × 35 in)
192 × 52 × 69 cm (76 × 20 × 27 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
81 × 52 × 110 cm (32 × 20 × 43 in)
69 × 52 × 192 cm (27 × 20 × 76 in)
Seat heightSeat height above the floor according to the manufacturer, unloaded.
31 cm (12 in)
42 cm (17 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.
31.8 kg (70 lb)
30 kg (66 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
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.
TimeDistancePace (time/500 m)Strokes per minuteTotal strokesPower (watts)CaloriesHeart rate
TimeDistancePace (time/500 m)Strokes per minuteTotal strokesCaloriesHeart rate
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Built-in battery
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.
4 programs
0 programs
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
ManualTarget (time/distance)
Manual
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)
required for full functionality
optional
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
Class C
Product classClassification according to the manufacturer or our editors, based on construction and continuous load capacity.
Pro/gym grade
Entry level
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Premium
Budget
Model year
2025
In the box
Rudergerät (Einzelteile), Wasserpumpe mit Trichter, USB-C-Ladekabel, Montagesatz mit Werkzeug
Rudergerät, Montagematerial und Werkzeug, Netzteil, Benutzerhandbuch, handbetriebene Wasserpumpe
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Das SportPlus SP-WR-1900-iE ist ein klappbares Wasserrudergerät aus Eiche, das sich ruhig, kräftig und gleichmäßig rudern lässt und mit 55 bis 63 dB auch in Mietwohnungen passt. Auf der 107,5 cm langen Schiene finden laut Hersteller auch Große bis 210 cm Platz. Der Haken liegt in der Elektronik: keine Intervallprogramme, nur grobe Messwerte, und Kinomap gibt es nur im Smart-Modus mit Abo. Für dein Fitnesstraining zu Hause halten wir es für eine gute, platzsparende Wahl.
Pros
- Gleichmäßiger Zug mit hohem Widerstandsniveau, auch für intensive Einheiten
- Mit 55 bis 63 dB leise genug für Mehrfamilienhäuser
- Auf 81 x 52 x 110 cm klappbar, mit Transportrollen
- 107,5 cm lange Schiene, laut Hersteller für Körpergrößen bis 210 cm
- In Tests stabil und wackelfrei, auch bei kräftigen Zügen
- Beleuchteter Akku-Computer mit Pulsempfang per Bluetooth-Brustgurt
Cons
- Keine Intervallprogramme am Computer, anders als beim Vorgänger
- Messwerte nur nach Genauigkeitsklasse C, Distanz und Kalorien eher zu hoch
- Kinomap nur im Smart-Modus und für den vollen Umfang mit Abo
- Belastbarkeit laut Hersteller nur 150 kg, beim Vorgänger 180 kg
- Fußstützen drücken beim Rudern barfuß oder in Socken
Das Sportstech WRX500 ist ein ehrliches Einstiegsgerät mit Holzrahmen, das im Test einen flüssigen Zug ohne toten Punkt zeigt. Die 42 cm hohe Sitzposition erleichtert dir das Auf- und Absteigen, und per FTMS läuft es mit Kinomap und weiteren Apps. Der Haken: Es ist nur bis 120 kg freigegeben, und das kleine Display zeigt die Werte nur nacheinander an.
Pros
- 42 cm Sitzhöhe erleichtert älteren Menschen das Auf- und Absteigen
- Flüssiger Zug ohne toten Punkt, gleichmäßig in der Umkehrphase
- Offenes Bluetooth FTMS für Kinomap und Sportstech Live
- Pulsempfang per Bluetooth-Brustgurt für Training nach Pulszonen
- Mit gefülltem Tank hochkant auf rund 52 x 69 cm verstaubar
- Sauber lackierter Eichenrahmen, steht rutschfest und kippelfrei
Cons
- Belastbarkeit laut Hersteller nur 120 kg
- Kleines Display zeigt die Werte nur nacheinander
- Keine eingebauten Trainingsprogramme, Abwechslung nur per App
- Fußplatten nur bis Schuhgröße 45 bis 46 nutzbar
- Montage dauert 60 bis 90 Minuten, am besten zu zweit
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