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Rowing machines

Air, water and magnetic rowers.

6 rowing machines

Concept2

Concept2 RowErg

The standard home and club rower, with the highest user rating in this guide.

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Hydrow

Hydrow Wave Rower

A short, quiet smart rower if you will pay for the classes.

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NordicTrack

NordicTrack RW700 Rower

The RW900's resistance and warranty for less, with a smaller screen.

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NordicTrack

NordicTrack RW900 Rower

The most complete screen-led rower, sold in all four markets.

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WaterRower

WaterRower Original

The best-looking rower here, and quiet enough for a living room.

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Side-by-side specs

Rowing machines comparison
ModelConcept2Concept2 RowErgHydrowHydrow Wave RowerNordicTrackNordicTrack RW700 RowerNordicTrackNordicTrack RW900 RowerProFormProForm Carbon Pro10 RowerWaterRowerWaterRower Original
ResistanceAir (adjustable damper)Electromagnetic dragMagnetic (Silent Magnetic Resistance)Magnetic (Silent Magnetic Resistance)Magnetic (Silent Magnetic Resistance)Water (WaterFlywheel)
Max user227 kg170 kg136 kg136 kg113 kg150 kg
Folds awayNo———YesNo
Length244 cm203 cm206.5 cm203.5 cm216.4 cm210 cm
App supportBluetooth PM5 (ErgData and 40+ apps)Hydrow membership classesiFIT, 10in tilting touchscreeniFIT, 24in pivoting touchscreeniFIT, 10in touchscreenBluetooth S4 monitor (WaterRower Connect)
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