WaterRower Rowing Machines Comparison: Top Models and Features

Compare Top WaterRower Products

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WaterRower Walnut Rowing MachineWaterRower Walnut Rowing MachineWaterRower M1 Lo Rise Rowing MachineWaterRower M1 Lo Rise Rowing MachineWaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing MachineWaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing MachineWaterRower Gronk Fitness M1 Hi RiseWaterRower Gronk Fitness M1 Hi Rise
Price$2,023.00$2,049.00$2,149.00$2,149.00
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Bottom LineHandcrafted, durable, and provides a smooth, natural rowing experience.Offers variable resistance and quiet operation, simulating real rowing.Features a water flywheel for smooth resistance and tracks workout data.Commercial grade with enhanced features for a full body, low impact workout.

WaterRower Walnut Rowing Machine with S4 BLE Monitor | USA Made Water Rower | Original Handcrafted Erg Machine for Home Use & Gym | Best Warranty

The Original Waterrower – Handcrafted and Built to Last

WaterRower Walnut Rowing Machine
★★★★★ 4.5
$2,023.00 ✓ in stock
  • HANDCRAFTED : Designed in the mid ’80s by Yale and US National Team Rower John Duke.
  • USA MADE : Hand-built in Rhode Island; timber sourced from sustainably managed hardwood forests.
  • SMOOTH RESISTANCE : Water-filled flywheel provides a smooth, natural resistance resembling rowing on water.
  • FULL BODY WORKOUT : Low impact cardiovascular exercise targeting major muscle groups (84% of total muscle mass).
  • DIMENSIONS : 82″ L x 20″ H x 22″ W / weight: 103.5 lbs (with water). Stores upright.
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OVERALL SCORE
SMOOTHNESS
9.0
BUILD QUALITY
8.5
WORKOUT INTENSITY
7.5
EASE OF STORAGE
7.0
VALUE FOR MONEY
8.0
AESTHETICS
8.0

PROS

  • Handcrafted and aesthetically pleasing design
  • Smooth and natural rowing experience with water resistance
  • Full body, low impact workout
  • Made in the USA with sustainably sourced materials
  • Easy to store upright

CONS

  • Higher price point compared to other rowing machines
  • Requires occasional water treatment

WaterRower M1 Lo Rise Rowing Machine with S4 BLE Monitor | USA Made | Original Handcrafted Erg Machine for Home Use & Gym | Best Warranty

Infinitely Variable Resistance, Silent Flywheel

WaterRower M1 Lo Rise Rowing Machine
★★★★★ 4.3
$2,049.00 ✓ in stock
  • INFINITELY VARIABLE RESISTANCE : Simulates a boat moving through water.
  • SILENT FLYWHEEL : Only the soothing sound of rushing water is heard.
  • BALANCED HANDLE : Aluminum tear-drop handle minimizes wrist torque.
  • ERGONOMIC SEAT : Contoured seat for maximum comfort, supports up to 700 lbs.
  • DIMENSIONS : 87.75″ L x 20″ H x 22.25″ W. Powder coated aluminum frame.
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OVERALL SCORE
SMOOTHNESS
9.0
BUILD QUALITY
8.0
WORKOUT INTENSITY
7.0
COMFORT
8.0
VALUE FOR MONEY
7.5
DURABILITY
7.0

PROS

  • Realistic rowing simulation with water resistance
  • Quiet operation due to the water flywheel
  • Comfortable and ergonomic design
  • High weight capacity (700 lbs)

CONS

  • Aluminum frame might not be as aesthetically pleasing as wood
  • Requires occasional water treatment

WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine

Handcrafted rowing machine with “water flywheel”

WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine
★★★★☆ 4.2
$2,149.00 ✓ in stock
  • WATER FLYWHEEL : Replicates actual rowing feel.
  • ENCLOSED WATER TANK : Provides smooth, quiet, self-regulated resistance.
  • SERIES 4 MONITOR : Tracks workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, and more.
  • STORAGE : Stores upright.
  • DIMENSIONS : 84 x 30 x 22 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 200 pounds with water.
7.5
OVERALL SCORE
SMOOTHNESS
9.0
MONITORING
7.5
DURABILITY
7.0
STORAGE
8.0
VALUE FOR MONEY
7.0
ERGONOMICS
7.0

PROS

  • Realistic rowing experience with water flywheel
  • Tracks important workout data
  • Stores upright to save space

CONS

  • Higher price point
  • Requires occasional water treatment
  • Bulky and heavy, even when stored upright

WaterRower Gronk Fitness M1 Hi Rise Water Rowing Machine with S4 BLE Monitor | Limited Edition Low Impact Cardio Workout Machine | Commercial Grade Water Rowing

GET GRONK’D – Commercial Grade Water Rowing

WaterRower Gronk Fitness M1 Hi Rise Water Rowing Machine
★★★★☆ 4.4
$2,149.00 ✓ in stock
  • GRONK’D DESIGN : M1 frame with high rise kit, enlarged handle and pedals.
  • LOW IMPACT CARDIO : Water flywheel eliminates joint discomfort or pain.
  • FULL BODY WORKOUT : Targets all major muscle groups for HIIT workouts.
  • S4 MONITOR : Displays stroke, intensity, time and distance.
  • DURABLE : Extra tall seat supports in excess of 700lbs.
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OVERALL SCORE
DURABILITY
8.5
WORKOUT INTENSITY
8.0
COMFORT
8.0
SMOOTHNESS
8.5
VALUE FOR MONEY
8.0
ERGONOMICS
8.0

PROS

  • Durable, commercial-grade construction
  • Effective low-impact, full-body workout
  • Suitable for users of all fitness levels
  • Comfortable for larger users due to high rise kit and seat

CONS

  • Ships in two boxes, potentially complex assembly
  • Requires occasional water treatment
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WaterRower Walnut Rowing Machine with S4 BLE Monitor | USA Made Water Rower | Original Handcrafted Erg Machine for Home Use & Gym | Best Warranty

The Original Waterrower – Handcrafted and Built to Last: Designed in the mid ’80s by Yale and US National Team Rower John Duke. WaterRower continues to combine stylish design, handcrafted workmanship, our unique WaterFlywheel resistance and ethically sourced materials create the world’s finest rowing simulator

Price: $2,023.00

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WaterRower M1 Lo Rise Rowing Machine with S4 BLE Monitor | USA Made | Original Handcrafted Erg Machine for Home Use & Gym | Best Warranty

Infinitely Variable Resistance – The benefit of a water resistance rower is that it most closely simulates a boat moving through water.

Price: $2,049.00

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WaterRower M1 HiRise Rowing Machine

Handcrafted rowing machine with “water flywheel” that replicates actual rowing feel Flywheel sits in enclosed water tank to provide smooth, quiet, self-regulated resistance Series 4 performance monitor tracks workout intensity, stroke rate, heart rate, and more Stores upright; measures 84 x 30 x 22 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 200 pounds with water

Price: $2,149.00

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WaterRower Gronk Fitness M1 Hi Rise Water Rowing Machine with S4 BLE Monitor | Limited Edition Low Impact Cardio Workout Machine | Commercial Grade Water Rowing

GET GRONK’D – Gronk Fitness has teamed up with WaterRower to design this one of a kind M1 Gronk Champion Rowing Machine. This commercial grade water rower has a durable Aluminum frame jacked up with a high rise kit, enlarged handle and pedals. **Product ships in 2 boxes**

Price: $2,149.00

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