A good laptop is a versatile choice for riding on Zwift. There’s the option of propping a laptop up on a stand or table to use its own screen, or it can be hooked up to a TV with a HDMI cable very easily. All in all, this device offers excellent build quality, a pretty good processor, and a high-quality chip for a great price. Until an all-in-one Zwift bike comes out, you’ll need to buy a smart trainer to put your bike on. Smart trainers wirelessly broadcast your cycling data to your computer via ANT+ or Bluetooth so Zwift can figure out how fast you are going.

If you had the desk completely in front of your bars it would work but then for me it would be a bit of a reach. As it is where I have it placed the farthest away edge can be a tough reach when on the trainer. Usually only an issue on long trainer rides when I’ve got the desk loaded with bottles and food. There’s little real benefit to large resolutions as the actual textures (i.e. the artwork that’s wrapped arround the 3d object) aren’t “4k”. 720 to 1080 looked better, 1440 looked exactly the same to me. Well, you’re probably not going to get a more low budget indoor bike stand than the Yaheetech. However, it works and will provide you with an excellent introduction to indoor cycling training. Hard Drives. There are two kinds of hard drives; Solid State Drives (SSD’s) and traditional spinning hard drives (HDD’s). SSD’s have no moving parts and are faster while HDD’s are cheaper and hold more storage. Although I strongly prefer SSD’s, your computer will likely come with both.A few important hard drive notes: They’re also generally able to simulate steeper gradients and offer better support for higher-wattage outputs because there’s no risk of the tyre slipping on the trainer during sprint efforts.

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Resolution. The more pixels a TV can handle, the better the picture quality and the more detail you will see. Since Zwift can run in amazing 4K resolution, you’ll want to get a 4K TV. This tablet is sleek, professional, and the hardware does what it’s supposed to – runs everything you can think of. The biggest advantage for me is really the water bottle holders…but as noted, not actually for water bottles. Instead, I put my remotes in there most times. I just find it easier to grab. Also, sometimes I put nutrition in there. But yeah, I’ve one water bottle too. Wrap-Up:

If you’ve been looking for a new tablet to take with you on the go, you’ve probably come across the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8. This is a premium tablet from Samsung that you can use to run apps like Zwift. CPU: M1 | Graphics: Apple GPU (8 cores) | RAM: 6 GB | Screen: 11-inch (2388 x 1668) or 12-inch (2732 x 2048) Liquid Retina Multi-Touch | Storage: 128 GB – 1 TB (non-expandable) You’ll notice at the base of the grooves there’s cut-outs, so that you can wire a very slim cable up if you want. Or, they also act as drains if they fill with sweat or whatever, it’ll simply drain out and not become a swimming pool. Putting together is pretty straightforward. In my case, I selected to do so on the most awkward surface I had – the unboxing table. I wouldn’t recommend building a rolling table on top of another table. Poor life events can happen that way. But that’s how I roll. Yes, and it is declared explicitly by Zwift as a company that the iPad Air, the iPad Pro, the iPad Mini 2, and the iPod 6 work well.Using a tablet also means that you’ll be able to view your surroundings without jerky motions. You will find different types of tablets to run this app. You’ll also want to move the ANT+ dongle from your computer to within 5 feet of your smart trainer to ensure a trouble-free connection. I was fine with the basic graphics for years either running it on my laptop or tablet (a Samsung Galaxy S6 Lite), but once I changed I realised that it was quite a big leap. Keep in mind that I am NOT a reviewer. I am a Zwift user and a Zwift researcher. Although I suggest products, there are many equivalent products out there that work just as well. Although wheel-drive trainers work well and are less expensive, you should get a direct-drive trainer which is usually more durable, accurate, powerful and realistic.

Select ZRL races will be broadcasted with commentary by Zwift Community Live. See their scheduled YouTube playlist, or watch below: 2023/24 ZRL Season Dates CPU: A13 | Graphics: Integrated | RAM: 3 GB | Screen: 10.2” IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen (1620 x 2160) | Storage: 32 GB / 128 GB It is worth noting that the display on this device is as good as they get. The fantastic Liquid Retina technology shows all the right colors where they are needed. I just dug out some screenshots taken from Zwift using the companion app and stored on my phone to illustrate the difference between the basic graphics and the ultra graphics. This refresh rate makes the screen feel fast and responsive, while the battery life is excellent. If you’re in the market for an Android tablet, we recommend the Tab S7. This tablet also features Akg quad speakers with Dolby Atmos surround sound.

Many riders discover their FTP for the first time on Zwift. And once they’ve done that, the next question is usually, “Is my FTP good?” For those in the Apple ecosystem, iOS 9.0 or higher is required and the oldest models you can use are the iPhone SE and the 5S. Anything more recent will work fine. As a result, if you can afford it, we’d typically recommend a budget direct-drive trainer over a mid-range wheel-on trainer. It’s limited to 2x BT devices, which limits options for HR, headphones, cadence, etc. It’s not insurmountable, but it’s not great.