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Concept2 RowErg vs WaterRower Original
Get the Concept2 RowErg. Cheaper, a damper to set the stroke, and a far better monitor for training. The WaterRower is quieter, looks like furniture and feels like a boat, but its monitor is basic.
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Which one is for you?
Concept2 RowErg
Get the Concept2 if this sounds like you: hard training, Hyrox or CrossFit, detailed stats, less money.
Is the Concept2 RowErg worth it?WaterRower
A living room or bedroom, quieter, the feel of water? The WaterRower.
Is the WaterRower Original worth it?Key differences
Concept2 RowErgWaterRower
Resistance
Air fan, 1–10 damper✓
Water tank, rises with effort
Noise
Loud whoosh at speed
Soft water swish✓
Monitor
PM5: workouts, apps, Bluetooth✓
Basic S4
Looks
Gym machine
Solid wood✓
Storage
Splits in two
Stands upright
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Breaking Muscle, Live Science, T3, Expert Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide