WaterRower Club Rowing Machine vs Hydrow Rower
Quick verdict
Winner on Gym Score: WaterRower Club Rowing Machine (83)
Hydrow Rower still wins for some buyers — see the fit cards below.
Best for
- · Buyers who want their rower to look like furniture in a living room
- · Rowers who prefer the smoother feel of water resistance over air
- · Tall users up to 6 foot 5 who fit the longer ash hardwood rail
$1,295Buy on Amazon
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | WaterRower Club Rowing Machine | Hydrow Rower |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance Type | Water | Magnetic |
| Frame | Ash hardwood | — |
| Stores | Vertically | — |
| Display | — | 22" HD touchscreen |
| Membership | — | $44/mo |
WaterRower Club Rowing Machine
Strengths
- +Beautiful hand-finished wood
- +Water resistance is quiet & smooth
- +Stores vertically
Weaknesses
- −Less precise tracking than PM5
- −Water tank can grow algae without tabs
- −More expensive than Concept2
Hydrow Rower
Strengths
- +Live Classes
- +Smooth Stroke
- +Display Quality
Weaknesses
- −Subscription Required
- −Price Point