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Smart trainers, compared
All 14 we’ve checked against the maker’s own site, side by side. We don’t rank them by hands-on testing: the table is the published specs, and the tool below matches them to you.
| Product | Type | Max simulated grade | Max power | Power accuracy | ERG mode | Folds for storage | Cassette included | Built-in WiFi | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saris H3 Plus | Direct drive | 20% | 2,000 W | ±2% | Yes | Yes | No | No | Check price → |
| Saris M2 | Wheel-on | 15% | 1,500 W | ±5% | Yes | Yes | No | No | Check price → |
| Tacx NEO 2T | Direct drive | 25% | 2,200 W | ±1% | Yes | — | No | — | Check price → |
| Tacx NEO 3M | Direct drive | 25% | 2,200 W | ±1% | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Check price → |
| Tacx NEO Bike Plus | Smart bike | 25% | 2,200 W | ±1% | Yes | — | Yes | — | ~$4,000 Check price → |
| Tacx Nēra | Direct drive | 20% | 2,200 W | ±1% | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Check price → |
| Van Rysel RCR Smart Trainer | Direct drive | 27% | 2,800 W | ±1% | Yes | — | No | — | ~$999 Check price → |
| Wahoo KICKR (v6) | Direct drive | 20% | 2,200 W | ±1% | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Check price → |
| Wahoo KICKR BIKE PRO | Smart bike | 20% | 2,500 W | ±1% | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Check price → |
| Wahoo KICKR BIKE SHIFT | Smart bike | 20% | 2,200 W | ±1% | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Check price → |
| Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 | Direct drive | 16% | 1,800 W | ±2% | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Check price → |
| Wattbike Atom | Smart bike | 25% | 2,500 W | ±1% | Yes | — | Yes | — | ~$3,499 Check price → |
| Wattbike Proton | Smart bike | 25% | 1,800 W | ±1% | Yes | — | Yes | — | ~$1,999 Check price → |
| Zwift Ride (with KICKR CORE 2) | Smart bike | 16% | 1,800 W | ±2% | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | ~$1,300 Check price → |
Specs come from each maker’s own product pages. A dash means the maker doesn’t publish that figure. Prices are shown only where the maker’s own store lists them; for other retailers, see the current price on their site. Last checked 2026-11-02.
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