Saris · Updated June 2026
Saris H3: price, specs & release date
The Saris H3 costs $999, #7 cheapest of 11 smart bike trainers (median $899.99). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 3/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 11 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Saris H3, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: dcrainmaker.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Saris H3 a good buy?
At $999, the Saris H3 is #7 cheapest of the 11 smart bike trainers we track, where the median is $899.99. On the spec sheet, its flywheel weight of 9.1 kg is the highest of the 8, its max resistance of 2000 W is below the median of the 11, and its power accuracy pct of 2 is above the median of the 11. By release date, it is the oldest of the 11 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $999 Launch MSRP $999 per DC Rainmaker 2019 review. Saris H3 Plus successor now $479.99. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Saris |
| Released | 2019 |
| Trainer type | direct-drive |
| Max resistance (W) | 2000 |
| Max gradient pct | 20 |
| Power accuracy pct | 2 |
| Flywheel weight (kg) | 9.1 |
| Connectivity | ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power |
| Zwift certified | Yes |
| Noise level (dB) | 59 |
| Weight (kg) | — |
| Cassette included | No |
Source: dcrainmaker.com (verified 2026-06-26) · corroborated by saris.com. DCR review confirms: $999, 2000W, 20%, ±2%, 9.1kg flywheel, no cassette. 59dB confirmed on saris.com. Weight not confirmed; nulled.
Is the Saris H3 worth it vs cheaper smart bike trainers?
Saris H3 against its closest cheaper and pricier smart bike trainers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked →
| Product | Price | Trainer type | Max resistance (W) | Max gradient pct | Power accuracy pct | Flywheel weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saris H3 this | $999 | direct-drive | 2000 | 20 | 2 | 9.1 |
| Elite Direto XR-T | $899.99 | direct-drive | 2300 | 24 | 1.5 | 5.1 |
| Wahoo KICKR V6 | $999.99 | direct-drive | 2200 | 20 | 1 | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Saris H3 cost?
The Saris H3 has a US price of $999 (Launch MSRP $999 per DC Rainmaker 2019 review. Saris H3 Plus successor now $479.99.), as of 2026-06-26.
How does the Saris H3 compare on price?
At $999, the Saris H3 is #7 cheapest of the 11 smart bike trainers we track, where the median is $899.99.
When was the Saris H3 released?
The Saris H3 was released 2019.
What are the Saris H3's key specs?
Saris H3 (Saris): trainerType direct-drive, maxResistanceW 2000, maxGradientPct 20, powerAccuracyPct 2, flywheelWeightKg 9.1. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-26.
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