Material Composition | Strength training, rehabilitation | Industry Standard: Plastic handles (ASTM D638) Our Base: Steel + silicone coating (ASTM D2047) Our Advanced: Aerospace-grade alloy + silicone (ASTM D2047) | ▲▲ Advanced: 40% lighter than Base (reduces strain) ▲ Base: Non-slip grip (reduces slippage by 40% vs bare metal) | Base/Advanced: Heavier than plastic (may affect portability) |
Adjustability | Custom workouts, fitness goals | Industry Standard: Fixed resistance (5kg) Our Base: 3 resistance levels (ISO 14971) Our Advanced: 5 resistance levels (ISO 14971 + 10kg max) | ▲▲ Advanced: 67% more resistance options ▲ Base: Versatile for beginners to intermediate users | Advanced: Requires more storage space for extra parts |
Durability | Heavy use, commercial gyms | Industry Standard: 5,000 cycles (ASTM F1948) Our Base: 10,000 cycles Our Advanced: 20,000 cycles (ASTM F1948) | ▲▲ Advanced: 4× lifespan of Industry Standard ▲ Base: 2× durability vs plastic handles | Advanced: Higher upfront cost |
Noise Level | Home workouts, quiet environments | Industry Standard: 45 dBA (IEC 61672) Our Base: 38 dBA Our Advanced: 32 dBA (IEC 61672) | ▲▲ Advanced: Quieter than a whisper (32 dBA) ▲ Base: 16% quieter than Industry Standard | N/A (all versions are low-noise) |
Portability | Travel, home use | Industry Standard: 300g, bulky design Our Base: 400g (compact, fits in handbag) Our Advanced: 450g (ergonomic, foldable) | ▲▲ Advanced: Foldable design (saves 50% space) ▲ Base: Balances weight and compactness | Advanced: Slightly bulkier than Base |
Certifications | EU market compliance, safety standards | Industry Standard: Basic safety certs Our Base: EPR Germany Packing Our Advanced: EPR France Packing + RoHS (EU Directive 2011/65/EU) | ▲▲ Advanced: Meets EU-wide environmental and safety regulations ▲ Base: Complies with German recycling laws | Certifications add cost (most users may not require Advanced certs) |