How to find the right product for you
This Product Comparison Calculator will allow you to compare products in one of two ways. Choose from the two dropdown menus below to auto-populate the product boxes with results, or click on the product boxes to activate your own personalized choices. Once the product boxes are shaded per your liking, click the “COMPARE NOW” button to retrieve a customized product comparison graph.
Currently there are eight product types:
– Watches (and bike computers!!!!)
– Trainers (for cycling indoors)
– Activity monitors (things like Fitbits and step counters)
– Power meters (for cycling)
– Action Cams (things like GoPro’s and the like)
– Heart Rate Sensors (Straps and Optical sensors that measure HR)
– Trainer Apps (for cycling indoors on trainers)
– Drones (primarily sport focused options)
For trainers, the focus is primarily on computer-integrated trainers that provide resistance control. Additionally, like the watches I only include units that I’ve personally reviewed and/or used.
Select product use/budget for a comparison from the drop down menus:
Note: While many running watches have a basic bike mode, only running units that are multi-sport focused are also included in the bike-only results (in addition to bike-specific units). Hiking units are those that include a Barometric Altimeter, Magnetic Compass and navigational functions.
Or select products for comparison by clicking the product boxes below:
Comparison Results:
Function/Feature | Saris H3 | Tacx NEO 2 Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE |
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Price for trainer | $1,099 | $999 | $899 |
Trainer Type | Direct Drive (no wheel) | Direct Drive (no wheel) | Direct Drive (No Wheel) |
Available today (for sale) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability regions | Global | Global | Global |
Wired or Wireless data transmission/control | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
Power cord required | Yes | No | Yes |
Flywheel weight | 20lb/9kg | Simulated/Virtual 125KG | 12.0lbs/5.44kgs |
Includes cassette | No | No | No | Resistance | Saris H3 | Tacx NEO 2 Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE |
Can electronically control resistance (i.e. 200w) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Includes motor to drive speed (simulate downhill) | No | Yes | No |
Maximum wattage capability | 2,000w | 2,200w @ 40KPH | 1800w |
Maximum simulated hill incline | 20% | 25% | 16% | Features | Saris H3 | Tacx NEO 2 Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE |
Ability to update unit firmware | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Measures/Estimates Left/Right Power | No | Yes | No |
Can directionally steer trainer (left/right) | No | With accessory | No |
Can simulate road patterns/shaking (i.e. cobblestones) | No | Yes | No | Motion | Saris H3 | Tacx NEO 2 Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE |
Whole-bike physical gradient simulation | No | No | With KICKR CLIMB accessory |
Can slide forward/back with movement | With Tacx NEO Motion Plate (Accessory) | ||
Can rock/tilt side to side (significantly) | No | No | No | Accuracy | Saris H3 | Tacx NEO 2 Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE |
Includes temperature compensation | Yes | N/A | Yes |
Support rolldown procedure (for wheel based) | Yes | N/A | Yes |
Supported accuracy level | +/- 2% | +/- 1% | +/- 2% | Trainer Control | Saris H3 | Tacx NEO 2 Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE |
Allows 3rd party trainer control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Supports ANT+ FE-C (Trainer Control Standard) | Yes | Yes | YEs |
Supports Bluetooth Smart FTMS (Trainer Control Standard) | Yes | Yes | YEs |
WiFi or Ethernet | No | Data Broadcast | Saris H3 | Tacx NEO 2 Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE |
Transmits power via ANT+ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Transmits power via Bluetooth Smart | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Supports Multiple Concurrent Bluetooth connections | No, just one | No, just one | Yes, 3 Concurrent |
Transmits cadence data | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bridging or re-transmission | No | No | Purchase | Saris H3 | Tacx NEO 2 Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE |
Amazon | Link | Link | Link |
Backcountry.com | Link | Link | |
Competitive Cyclist | Link | Link | |
REI | Link | Link | |
TPC | Link | DCRainmaker | Saris H3 | Tacx NEO 2 Smart | Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE |
Review Link | Link | Link | Link |