Updated 1 Nov 2026
Is the Echelon Row worth it?
Only if you'll use the Echelon app on a tablet.
Magnetic resistance makes it nearly silent, with 32 levels you change from buttons on the handle without stopping. The rail folds up and it rolls on wheels, and the seat and handle are comfortable. There's no monitor at all: your stats and the live and recorded classes show on your own phone or tablet in the holder, and the app needs a monthly membership. Without it you can still row, but you can't see your stats.
65%of 23 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Near-silent magnetic resistance, 32 levels
- Resistance buttons on the handle
- Folds up to store
We earn a commission from these links.
What owners say
Owners like the smooth, quiet rowing and easy setup. The unhappy ones didn't expect to need their own tablet and a paid membership to see their workout.
Good to know
- It has no display; you need your own phone or tablet.
- Your stats show only in the Echelon app, which needs a membership.
- Some of the app's scenic rows are low-quality video.
- It's rated for users up to 300 lb (136 kg), less than most rivals.
From 23 buyer ratings at Costco (US), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Smooth and quietMentioned a lot
- Easy to assembleMentioned a lot
- Well madeMentioned often
- Resistance controls on the handlesAlso mentioned
- Easy to move and storeAlso mentioned
What they complain about
- Needs a paid membership to track workoutsCommon
- No screen of its own: you need a tablet or phone to see anythingCommon
Get it if…
- You'll follow app classes on a tablet or TV.
- You need a quiet rower that folds away.
- You want to change resistance mid-stroke.
Skip it if…
- You don't want a monthly fee.
- You don't have a tablet.
- You want to row for numbers with no app.
More on the Echelon Row
How we reached this verdict
T3 found it one of the most comfortable rowers it tried, quiet and easy to fold, but marked it down for having no screen and for low-quality scenic videos. Live Science liked the build, the near-silent resistance and the handle controls, but found it poor value over time because you need the paid app to see your stats. TechRadar found it well built and beginner-friendly, with a steep subscription.
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: T3, Live Science, TechRadar, Echelon (specs), Breaking Muscle, Live Science, T3, Expert Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide