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Garmin Tacx Neo 3M vs Saris H3

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Saris H3 is cheaper at $999. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Garmin Tacx Neo 3M or Saris H3?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Saris H3 is the cheaper at $999.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Garmin Tacx Neo 3M Saris H3
US price $1799.99 $999
BrandGarminSaris
Released20232019
Trainer type direct-drive direct-drive
Max resistance (W) 2200 2000
Max gradient pct 25 20
Power accuracy pct 1 2
Flywheel weight (kg) 9.1
Connectivity ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, ANT+ Speed/Cadence, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power
Zwift certified Yes Yes
Noise level (dB) 59
Weight (kg) 23.6
Cassette included Yes No

Sources — Garmin Tacx Neo 3M: garmin.com (verified 2026-06-26). Saris H3: dcrainmaker.com (verified 2026-06-26).

What's the difference between the Garmin Tacx Neo 3M and Saris H3?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max resistance (W): Garmin Tacx Neo 3M 2200 vs Saris H3 2000
  • Max gradient pct: Garmin Tacx Neo 3M 25 vs Saris H3 20
  • Power accuracy pct: Garmin Tacx Neo 3M 1 vs Saris H3 2
  • Connectivity: Garmin Tacx Neo 3M ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, ANT+ Speed/Cadence, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power vs Saris H3 ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power
  • Cassette included: Garmin Tacx Neo 3M true vs Saris H3 false

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