10 Best Rowing Machines of 2026
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Air rowers are durable and standard in gyms; water rowers are quieter; connected rowers add classes but usually need a monthly membership. We compare resistance type, capacity, footprint, subscription cost and build.
Concept2 RowErg
Concept2
The gym and competition standard, no subscription needed.
- Air resistance, PM5 monitor
- 500 lb capacity
WaterRower Oak with S4 Monitor
WaterRower
Water resistance in a wood frame; quieter than air.
- Water resistance
- S4 monitor
Hydrow Wave
Hydrow
Quiet electromagnetic resistance and great classes; needs a membership.
- Paid membership for full use ($44–$50/mo listed by Hydrow)
- 375 lb capacity
Ergatta Luxe
Ergatta
Cherrywood water rower with game-style workouts on a touchscreen.
- Water resistance, 21.5" screen
- 500 lb capacity; membership
Aviron Strong Series Rower
Aviron
Game and race programming with a high capacity.
- Touchscreen
- 507 lb capacity
NordicTrack RW900
NordicTrack
Quiet magnetic resistance with large touchscreen and iFIT classes.
- Magnetic resistance
- iFIT membership
Hydrow Rower
Hydrow
Full-size Hydrow with larger screen; membership needed.
- Electromagnetic resistance
- Membership
Echelon Row
Echelon
Compact, foldable magnetic rower.
- Magnetic, foldable
- Membership
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515
Sunny Health & Fitness
Magnetic rower for under $400.
- Magnetic resistance
- Budget
Concept2 RowErg (tall legs)
Concept2
Same RowErg on taller legs, easier to get on and off.
- Air resistance, PM5
- Raised seat height
How we ranked rowing machines
Ranked on durability and feel, resistance type, user capacity, monitor and data, storage, ongoing subscription cost, reviews and value.
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