Premium PickRank #3 in Rowing Machines
NordicTrack RW900
by NordicTrack
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The class-driven rower for the iFIT ecosystem. 22" rotating touchscreen, magnetic + air resistance, trainer-controlled drag. The Hydrow alternative if you already pay for iFIT.
Best price at
Amazon
$2,699.99
Strengths
- ↑22" Rotating Touchscreen
- ↑Magnetic + Air Resistance
- ↑Trainer-Controlled Drag
Weaknesses
- ↓Ifit Subscription Pushed
- ↓No Pm5
Buyer sentiment
Based on 25 user mentionsBuyers praise 22" Rotating Touchscreen and Magnetic + Air Resistance. Some flag Ifit Subscription Pushed.
Verdict: The right rower for a household already on iFIT — the family-plan math turns it into the cheapest way to add rowing to an existing content ecosystem.
Specs that matter
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Resistance | Magnetic + air hybrid |
| Screen | 22" rotating HD touchscreen |
| Max user weight | 250 lb |
| Subscription | iFIT ~$39/mo (up to 5 users) |
| 3-yr TCO | ~$3,000 |
What you get
- Rotating screen — swings off for floor strength/yoga classes
- Smoother catch — hybrid resistance, quieter than pure-air rowers
- Folds vertically — smaller storage footprint than Concept2/Hydrow
What you give up
- 250 lb cap — well below Concept2 (500 lb), Hydrow (375 lb)
- No PM5-grade data — structured rowing plans don't map cleanly; hinge is a wear point
Buy it if your household already runs iFIT on another machine. Skip it if you're over 240 lb or need PM5 data.
Community consensus: as a standalone buy it doesn't beat Hydrow on content; a Concept2 plus free YouTube content is one-third the cost for first-time buyers.
Full specs
- Resistance
- Magnetic + air
- Max User Weight
- 250 lb
- Display
- 22" HD touchscreen
- Connectivity
- WiFi, Bluetooth
- Foldable
- Yes
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