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Product Comparison Calculator

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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.

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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:

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BKOOL Trainer
CycleOps H2 (Hammer 2)
CycleOps Hammer
CycleOps PowerBeam Pro
CycleOps PowerSync
Elite Direto (2018)
Elite Direto X
Elite Direto XR
Elite Drivo
Elite Drivo II
Elite Justo
Elite Kura
Elite Qubo Digital Smart B+
Elite Rampa
Elite Real Turbo Muin B+
Elite Suito
Elite Tuo
Elite Zumo
Fisher-Price Smart Cycle
Garmin Tacx NEO 3M
InsideRide E-Motion SmartPower Rollers
JetBlack VOLT
JetBlack WhisperDrive Smart
Kinetic R1
Kinetic Smart Control 2018 (Road Machine/Rock & Roll)
Kurt Road Machine (with inRide)
LeMond Revolution
Magene Gravat2
Minoura Kagura DT
Racermate CompuTrainer
Saris H3
Saris H4
Saris M2
STAC Halcyon
STAC Zero Power Meter Trainer
Stages Bike (SB20)
Tacx Bushido
Tacx Bushido Smart
Tacx Flow Smart
Tacx Flux 1
Tacx Flux 2
Tacx Flux S
Tacx Genius
Tacx NEO 2 SE (Special Edition)
Tacx NEO 2 Smart
Tacx NEO 2T Smart
Tacx NEO Bike Plus
Tacx NEO Bike Smart
Tacx NEO Smart
Tacx Satori Smart
Tacx Vortex Smart
TrueKinetix TrueBike
Wahoo Fitness KICKR CORE
Wahoo Fitness KICKR V1/2013
Wahoo KICKR BIKE SHIFT
Wahoo KICKR Bike V1
Wahoo KICKR Bike V2
Wahoo KICKR MOVE
Wahoo KICKR ROLLR
Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
Wahoo KICKR SNAP (Original)
Wahoo KICKR V2/2016
Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
Wahoo KICKR V4/2018
Wahoo KICKR V5/2020
Wahoo KICKR V6/2022 (Current Version)
Wahoo Trainer Floor Mat
Wattbike ATOM 2020
Wattbike Atom V1
Zwift Hub

Comparison Results:

Function/Feature4iiii FliiiightSaris M2Tacx Flow SmartWahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
Copyright DC Rainmaker - Updated June 12th, 2023 @ 9:44 am New Window
Price for trainer$599$499$369USD/€249$499
Trainer TypeWheel-onWheel-OnWheel-onWheel-on
Available today (for sale)December 2019YesYEsYes
Availability regionsGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobal
Wired or Wireless data transmission/controlWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Power cord requiredNo, 2hrs battery capabilityYesYesYes
Flywheel weightN/A2.6lbs/1.2kg1.6kg (simulated 11.8kg)10.5lbs/4.8KG
Resistance4iiii FliiiightSaris M2Tacx Flow SmartWahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
Can electronically control resistance (i.e. 200w)YesYesYesYes
Includes motor to drive speed (simulate downhill)NoNoNoNo
Maximum wattage capability2200w1,500w @ 20MPH800w @ 40KPH1,500W @ 40KPH
Maximum simulated hill incline7%15%6%12%
Features4iiii FliiiightSaris M2Tacx Flow SmartWahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
Ability to update unit firmwareYesYesYesYes
Measures/Estimates Left/Right PowerNoNoNoNo
Can directionally steer trainer (left/right)NoNoNoNo
Can simulate road patterns/shaking (i.e. cobblestones)NoNoNoNo
Motion4iiii FliiiightSaris M2Tacx Flow SmartWahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
Whole-bike physical gradient simulationNoNoNoWith KICKR CLIMB accessory
Can rock/tilt side to side (significantly)NoNoNoNo
Accuracy4iiii FliiiightSaris M2Tacx Flow SmartWahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
Includes temperature compensationYesNoYesYes
Support rolldown procedure (for wheel based)N/AYesYesYes
Supported accuracy level+/- 1%+/-5%+/-5.0%+/- 3%
Trainer Control4iiii FliiiightSaris M2Tacx Flow SmartWahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
Allows 3rd party trainer controlYesYesYesYes
Supports ANT+ FE-C (Trainer Control Standard)YesYesYesYes
Supports Bluetooth Smart FTMS (Trainer Control Standard)YesYesYesYes
Data Broadcast4iiii FliiiightSaris M2Tacx Flow SmartWahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
Transmits power via ANT+YesYesYesYes
Transmits power via Bluetooth SmartYesYesYesYes
Supports Multiple Concurrent Bluetooth connectionsNo, just oneNo, just oneNo, just one
Transmits cadence dataYesYesYesNo
Purchase4iiii FliiiightSaris M2Tacx Flow SmartWahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
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DCRainmaker4iiii FliiiightSaris M2Tacx Flow SmartWahoo KICKR SNAP (Current edition)
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