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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:
| Function/Feature | 4iiii Fliiiight | Saris M2 | Tacx Flow Smart | Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Price for trainer | $599 | $499 | $369USD/€249 | $499 |
| Trainer Type | Wheel-on | Wheel-On | Wheel-on | Wheel-on |
| Available today (for sale) | December 2019 | Yes | YEs | Yes |
| Availability regions | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Wired or Wireless data transmission/control | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Power cord required | No, 2hrs battery capability | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flywheel weight | N/A | 2.6lbs/1.2kg | 1.6kg (simulated 11.8kg) | 10.5lbs/4.8KG | Resistance | 4iiii Fliiiight | Saris M2 | Tacx Flow Smart | Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition) |
| Can electronically control resistance (i.e. 200w) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Includes motor to drive speed (simulate downhill) | No | No | No | No |
| Maximum wattage capability | 2200w | 1,500w @ 20MPH | 800w @ 40KPH | 1,500W @ 40KPH |
| Maximum simulated hill incline | 7% | 15% | 6% | 12% | Features | 4iiii Fliiiight | Saris M2 | Tacx Flow Smart | Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition) |
| Ability to update unit firmware | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Measures/Estimates Left/Right Power | No | No | No | No |
| Can rise/lower bike or portion thereof | No | No | No | With KICKR CLIMB accessory |
| Can directionally steer trainer (left/right) | No | No | No | No |
| Can rock side to side (significantly) | No | No | No | No |
| Can simulate road patterns/shaking (i.e. cobblestones) | No | No | No | No | Accuracy | 4iiii Fliiiight | Saris M2 | Tacx Flow Smart | Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition) |
| Includes temperature compensation | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Support rolldown procedure (for wheel based) | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supported accuracy level | +/- 1% | +/-5% | +/-5.0% | +/- 3% | Trainer Control | 4iiii Fliiiight | Saris M2 | Tacx Flow Smart | Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition) |
| Allows 3rd party trainer control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supports ANT+ FE-C (Trainer Control Standard) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Bluetooth Smart FTMS (Trainer Control Standard) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Data Broadcast | 4iiii Fliiiight | Saris M2 | Tacx Flow Smart | Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition) |
| Transmits power via ANT+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Transmits power via Bluetooth Smart | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Multiple Concurrent Bluetooth connections | No, just one | No, just one | No, just one | |
| Transmits cadence data | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Purchase | 4iiii Fliiiight | Saris M2 | Tacx Flow Smart | Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition) |
| Amazon | Link | Link | Link | |
| Backcountry.com | Link | Link | Link | |
| Competitive Cyclist | Link | Link | Link | |
| REI | N/A | Link | Link | Link |
| Wiggle | Link | Link | Link | Link | DCRainmaker | 4iiii Fliiiight | Saris M2 | Tacx Flow Smart | Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition) |
| Review Link | Link | Link | Link | Link |
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