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YESOUL R1 Plus Rudergerät 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
64Fair
65Fair
Best price
€499.00
€429.99
Price advantage
—
€69.01 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 34 of 62
Rank 35 of 62
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
YESOUL R1 Plus RudergerätOverall rating 75YOSUDA R2 RudergerätOverall rating 74
YESOUL R1 Plus RudergerätYOSUDA R2 Rudergerät
Stroke feel & resistance64/10086/100
Ergonomics & stability58/10072/100
Console & app72/10062/100
Noise level88/10063/100
Footprint & handling78/10077/100
Build quality & ease of use66/10078/100
Stroke feel & resistance
64
86
Ergonomics & stability
58
72
Console & app
72
62
Noise level
88
63
Footprint & handling
78
77
Build quality & ease of use
66
78
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
R1 Plus
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.
120 kg (265 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.
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.
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
FootrestsFootplate design according to the manufacturer; this refers to the adjustability of the heel support.
Fixed
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.
100 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”
174.6 × 55 × 103.5 cm (69 × 22 × 41 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
100 × 55 × 128 cm (39 × 22 × 50 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)
28.8 kg (63 lb)
Frame materialMaterial of the load-bearing frame according to the manufacturer, not the housing.
SteelAluminum
Aluminum
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.
Yes
Yes
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not only in the app.
TimeStrokes per minutePower (watts)DistanceCalories
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)
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
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or record the rowing machine, according to the manufacturer; the manufacturer app counts too
Manufacturer appZwiftKinomap
ZwiftKinomap
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
SubscriptionWhether workouts and screen are fully usable without a subscription (Hydrow, iFit)
optional
none
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
0 €/month
Data storage / interfaceType of workout data storage according to the manufacturer, not just the app display.
No storage
Standards & classification
Product classClassification according to the manufacturer or our editors, based on construction and continuous load capacity.
Entry level
Advanced
General
Warranty
1 years
1 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Budget
Model year
2024
In the box
Rudergerät, 21,5"-Bildschirm, Netzteil, Lautsprecher
Rudergerät, Bedienungsanleitung
Prices
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Das YESOUL R1 Plus ist ein Multimedia-Rudergerät für Einsteiger: Die Magnetbremse läuft so leise, dass du abends in der Mietwohnung trainieren kannst, und der drehbare 21,5"-Bildschirm spiegelt Apps vom Smartphone ohne Abo. Der Haken liegt in der Mechanik: Bei harten Zügen wackelt das Gerät, und die festen Fußpedale geben wenig Halt. Für ruhiges Ausdauertraining taugt es, für Intervalle nicht.
Pros
- Magnetbremse und kugelgelagerter Sitz laufen auch bei zügigem Tempo fast geräuschlos
- Drehbarer 21,5"-Bildschirm in Full HD, auch für Training auf der Matte
- Spiegelt Smartphone-Apps wie Peloton oder Netflix per Kabel ohne Abo
- Gleichmäßiger, runder Zug im mittleren Widerstand
- Hochgeklappt nur 100 x 55 cm Stellfläche, mit Transportrollen
- Aufbau in rund einer Stunde, Rahmen weitgehend vormontiert
Cons
- Feste Fußpedale, ohne Schuhe sitzt der Fuß in Tests nicht sicher
- Wackelt bei kräftigen Zügen und Sprints wegen geringem Eigengewicht
- 100 Stufen am Drehrad sind mitten im Intervall mühsam zu treffen
- Kein interaktives App-Training, Puls nur per separatem Brustgurt
- Widerstand oben heraus begrenzt, Watt und Kalorien nur geschätzt
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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