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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/FeatureCycleOps HammerElite Direto (2018)JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartTacx Flux 1Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
Copyright DC Rainmaker - Updated May 11th, 2021 @ 4:00 am New Window
Price for trainer$1,199USD$849 ($799 for 2017 models)$1,099$799USD/€799$1,199
Trainer TypeDirect Drive (no wheel)Direct Drive (No Wheel)DIRECT DRIVE (NO WHEEL)Direct Drive (no wheel)Direct Drive (No Wheel)
Available today (for sale)YesYesYesYEsYes
Availability regionsGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobal
Wired or Wireless data transmission/controlWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Power cord requiredYesYes (no control w/o)No (none at all)YesYes
Flywheel weight20lb/9kg4.2KG/9.2LBS6.5KG/17.5LBS6.7kg (simulated 25kg)12.5lbs/5.7kgs
Includes cassetteNoNoNoYes (11 Speed SRAM/Shimano)
ResistanceCycleOps HammerElite Direto (2018)JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartTacx Flux 1Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
Can electronically control resistance (i.e. 200w)YesYesYEsYesYes
Includes motor to drive speed (simulate downhill)NoNoNoNoNo
Maximum wattage capability2,000w1,400w @ 40KPH / 2,200w @ 60KPH2500w1,500w @ 40KPH2500w @ 30MPH
Maximum simulated hill incline20%14%16%10%20%
FeaturesCycleOps HammerElite Direto (2018)JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartTacx Flux 1Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
Ability to update unit firmwareYesYesYesYesYes
Measures/Estimates Left/Right PowerNo9EUR one-time feeNoNoNo
Can directionally steer trainer (left/right)NoNoNoNoNo
Can simulate road patterns/shaking (i.e. cobblestones)NoNoNoNoNo
MotionCycleOps HammerElite Direto (2018)JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartTacx Flux 1Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
Whole-bike physical gradient simulationNoNoWith KICKR CLIMB accessory
Can rock/tilt side to side (significantly)NoNoNo
AccuracyCycleOps HammerElite Direto (2018)JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartTacx Flux 1Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
Includes temperature compensationYesN/AN/AYesYes
Support rolldown procedure (for wheel based)YesYesYesYesYes
Supported accuracy level+/- 3%+/- 2% (Sept 2018 models, +/- 2.5% for earlier models)+/- 5%+/-3%+/- 2%
Trainer ControlCycleOps HammerElite Direto (2018)JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartTacx Flux 1Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
Allows 3rd party trainer controlYesYesYesYesYes
Supports ANT+ FE-C (Trainer Control Standard)YesYesYesYesYEs
Supports Bluetooth Smart FTMS (Trainer Control Standard)YesYesSortaYesYEs
Data BroadcastCycleOps HammerElite Direto (2018)JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartTacx Flux 1Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
Transmits power via ANT+YesYesNoYesYes
Transmits power via Bluetooth SmartYesYesNoYesYes
Supports Multiple Concurrent Bluetooth connectionsNo, just oneNo, just oneNo, just oneNo, just one
Transmits cadence dataYesYesNo
PurchaseCycleOps HammerElite Direto (2018)JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartTacx Flux 1Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
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DCRainmakerCycleOps HammerElite Direto (2018)JetBlack WhisperDrive SmartTacx Flux 1Wahoo KICKR V3/2017
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