WaterRower models compared: Oxbridge, Original, Performance and Hybrid

In its favour

• The listing describes it as the official water rowing machine of British Rowing.
• The S4 Performance Monitor has Bluetooth and shows stroke rate, distance and time.
• A 300 kg weight limit gives plenty of headroom for every adult in the house.

Good to know

• At 209 cm long it needs a clear run of floor, so measure the room before ordering.
• The listing quotes the frame and parts warranty terms in two different ways, so check before buying.

In its favour

• The S4 monitor syncs with the WaterRower Connect app for virtual workouts and tracking.
• A solid cherry wood frame that stands on end for storage.
• The listing states it is handmade in the USA, with a 250 kg weight limit.

Good to know

• Bullets and specs give different warranty splits, so confirm terms with the seller.
• The listed 172 cm length is shorter than other WaterRower models, so check it.

In its favour

• Pairs the WaterRower Connect app with CITYROW, EXR and Peloton.
• PowerPulley technology transmits data by Bluetooth to iOS or Android.
• Stores upright in about the space of a dining chair.

Good to know

• No built-in screen, so a tablet is needed for classes.
• The listing does not say whether the partner apps need their own subscriptions.

In its favour

• Backlit CR monitor with Bluetooth connectivity.
• Stores upright in about the space of a dining chair, per WaterRower.
• Offered in several wood finishes, including vintage, oak, walnut and club.

Good to know

• The 150 kg user limit is the lowest in the range shown here.
• Shorter warranty terms than the all-wood models in the bullets.