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Sportstech sRow vs. Sportstech sRow Lite compared
Rowing Machine
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8787Gut
8585Gut
Value for money
68Fair
88Excellent
Best price
€679.00
€679.00
Price advantage
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Offers
3 shops
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 4 of 62
Rank 6 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Sportstech sRowOverall rating 87Sportstech sRow LiteOverall rating 85
Sportstech sRowSportstech sRow Lite
Stroke feel & resistance88/10082/100
Ergonomics & stability86/10085/100
Console & app82/10086/100
Noise level95/10091/100
Footprint & handling86/10086/100
Build quality & ease of use85/10080/100
Stroke feel & resistance
88
82
Ergonomics & stability
86
85
Console & app
82
86
Noise level
95
91
Footprint & handling
86
86
Build quality & ease of use
85
80
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
sRow
sRow Lite
Resistance systemBraking system according to the manufacturer; for combination models, select the hybrid option.
Magnetic brake
Magnetic brake
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
130 kg (285 lb)
130 kg (285 lb)
Max. user heightRecommended maximum user height according to the manufacturer.
190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
190 cm (6 ft 3 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
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.
4 kg (8.8 lb)
4 kg (8.8 lb)
Operating noise (normal pace)Noise level when rowing steadily at medium resistance, measured or according to the manufacturer, not when sprinting.
65 dB
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.
High
High
Resistance levelsNumber of adjustable resistance levels according to the manufacturer; enter 0 for purely speed-dependent resistance.
24 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”
220 × 50 × 109 cm (87 × 20 × 43 in)
220 × 50 × 109 cm (87 × 20 × 43 in)
Dimensions (stored)Folded or stood upright in cm, length × width × height – only for foldable models
101.5 × 45.5 × 181.5 cm (40 × 18 × 71 in)
95 × 50 × 182 cm (37 × 20 × 72 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.
40 kg (88 lb)
40 kg (88 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.
Touchscreen
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)DistanceTotal strokesStrokes per minuteCaloriesPower (watts)Heart rate
TimeDistancePace (time/500 m)Strokes per minuteTotal strokesPower (watts)CaloriesHeart rate
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
Program typesTypes of preinstalled programs according to the spec sheet.
IntervalManual
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Manufacturer app
Manufacturer app
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.
BluetoothWi-Fi
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
7.49 €/month
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
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
Premium
Mid-range
Model year
2023
2025
In the box
Rudergerät, Display-Computer, Montagematerial und Werkzeug, Bedienungsanleitung, Netzteil
Rudergerät, Montagematerial und Werkzeug, Benutzerhandbuch, Netzteil
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Das Sportstech sRow ist ein sehr leises Magnet-Rudergerät mit großem, schwenkbarem Touchdisplay, das dich mit Trainerkursen zu festen Zeiten aufs Gerät holt – auch spät am Abend in der Mietwohnung. Der Zug läuft in Tests gleichmäßig, die Schiene steht stabil. Der Haken: viele Funktionen nur mit Abo, und Kinomap oder Zwift laufen auf dem Display nicht. Wir halten es für eine gute Wahl fürs Kurstraining zu Hause bis 130 kg.
Pros
- Sehr leiser Lauf dank Magnetbremse und Gurtzug, laut Hersteller 65 dB
- Gleichmäßiger, ruckelfreier Zug trotz nur 4 kg Schwungmasse
- 21,5-Zoll-Touchdisplay in Full HD, um 330° schwenkbar, mit Lautsprechern
- Stabile Aluminiumschiene, die auch bei kräftigen Zügen nicht wackelt
- Widerstand in 24 fein abgestuften Stufen am Display einstellbar
- Hochklappbar ohne Werkzeug, mit Transportrollen
Cons
- Viele Funktionen wie Streaming und Kurse nur mit kostenpflichtigem Abo
- Keine Drittanbieter-Apps wie Kinomap oder Zwift auf dem Display
- Belastbarkeit mit 130 kg für die Preisklasse eher knapp
- Sitz in einem Test bei Einheiten über 40 Minuten zu hart
- Hochgeklappt 181,5 cm hoch, braucht rund 2 m Deckenhöhe
Das Sportstech sRow Lite ist ein leises Magnet-Rudergerät mit freier App-Wahl: Über Bluetooth FTMS läuft es neben der Hersteller-App auch mit Kinomap, ein Abo ist nicht nötig. Für Freizeitruderer bis 190 cm, die zu Hause regelmäßig Ausdauer trainieren, halten wir es für eine solide Wahl. Der Haken: nur 4 kg Schwungmasse, und Watt sowie Kalorien sind nur geschätzt.
Pros
- Magnetbremse mit Gurtzug bleibt mit 65 dB im Normaltempo leise
- Bluetooth FTMS koppelt mit Sportstech Live und Kinomap
- Training ohne Abo uneingeschränkt möglich, Werte am Drehknopf
- Klappbar auf 95 x 50 cm Stellfläche, mit Transportrollen
- Widerstand elektronisch per beleuchtetem Drehknopf in Stufen einstellbar
- Um 330° drehbare Tablethalterung statt alterndem Einbau-Display
Cons
- Nur 4 kg Schwungmasse, weniger natürlicher Zug bei Tempowechseln
- Watt und Kalorien nur geschätzt, Genauigkeitsklasse C
- Hochgeklappt 182 cm hoch, unter Dachschrägen oft zu hoch
- 40 kg Eigengewicht erschweren das Versetzen
- Anzeige am Knopf wechselt alle 5 Sekunden zwischen den Werten
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