WaterRower Club Rowing Machine vs NordicTrack RW900
Quick verdict
Winner on Gym Score: WaterRower Club Rowing Machine (83)
NordicTrack RW900 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 | NordicTrack RW900 |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance Type | Water | — |
| Frame | Ash hardwood | — |
| Stores | Vertically | — |
| Resistance | — | Magnetic + air |
| Max User Weight | — | 250 lb |
| Display | — | 22" HD touchscreen |
| Connectivity | — | WiFi, Bluetooth |
| Foldable | — | Yes |
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
NordicTrack RW900
Strengths
- +22" Rotating Touchscreen
- +Magnetic + Air Resistance
- +Trainer-Controlled Drag
Weaknesses
- −Ifit Subscription Pushed
- −No Pm5
