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 | Tacx NEO 2T Smart | Wahoo KICKR V5/2020 |
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Price for trainer | $1,399 | $1,199 |
Trainer Type | Direct Drive (no wheel) | Direct Drive (No Wheel) |
Available today (for sale) | Yes | Yes |
Availability regions | Global | Global |
Wired or Wireless data transmission/control | Wireless | Wireless + Wahoo Direct Connect Ethernet Adapter (Accessory) |
Power cord required | No | Yes |
Flywheel weight | Simulated/Virtual 125KG | 16lbs/7.25kgs |
Includes cassette | No | Yes (11 Speed SRAM/Shimano) | Resistance | Tacx NEO 2T Smart | Wahoo KICKR V5/2020 |
Can electronically control resistance (i.e. 200w) | Yes | Yes |
Includes motor to drive speed (simulate downhill) | Yes | No |
Maximum wattage capability | 2,200w @ 40KPH | 2,200w @ 40KPH |
Maximum simulated hill incline | 25% | 20% | Features | Tacx NEO 2T Smart | Wahoo KICKR V5/2020 |
Ability to update unit firmware | Yes | Yes |
Measures/Estimates Left/Right Power | Yes | No |
Can directionally steer trainer (left/right) | No | No |
Can simulate road patterns/shaking (i.e. cobblestones) | Yes | No | Motion | Tacx NEO 2T Smart | Wahoo KICKR V5/2020 |
Whole-bike physical gradient simulation | No | With KICKR CLIMB (Accessory) |
Can slide forward/back with movement | With Tacx NEO Motion Plate (Accessory) | |
Can rock/tilt side to side (significantly) | Very barely | Barely...just barely. | Accuracy | Tacx NEO 2T Smart | Wahoo KICKR V5/2020 |
Includes temperature compensation | N/A | Yes |
Supported accuracy level | +/- 1% | +/- 1% | Trainer Control | Tacx NEO 2T Smart | Wahoo KICKR V5/2020 |
Allows 3rd party trainer control | Yes | Yes |
Supports ANT+ FE-C (Trainer Control Standard) | Yes | Yes |
Supports Bluetooth Smart FTMS (Trainer Control Standard) | Yes | Yes |
WiFi or Ethernet | No | Ethernet with Wahoo accessory adapter | Data Broadcast | Tacx NEO 2T Smart | Wahoo KICKR V5/2020 |
Transmits power via ANT+ | Yes | Yes |
Transmits power via Bluetooth Smart | Yes | Yes |
Supports Multiple Concurrent Bluetooth connections | No, just one | Yes, 3 Concurrent |
Transmits cadence data | Yes | Yes |
Bridging or re-transmission | No | No |
Race Mode (High Speed Data) | No | Purchase | Tacx NEO 2T Smart | Wahoo KICKR V5/2020 |
Amazon | Link | |
Backcountry.com | Link | |
Competitive Cyclist | Link | Link |
REI | Link | Link |
TPC | Link | DCRainmaker | Tacx NEO 2T Smart | Wahoo KICKR V5/2020 |
Review Link | Link | Link |