# Best rowing machines for small spaces Source: https://rowandspin.co.uk/best/best-rowing-machine-for-small-spaces Publisher: Row and Spin. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://rowandspin.co.uk/how-we-pick In a flat or a spare room that doubles as an office, the hard question is not how a rower feels but where it goes afterwards. Two numbers matter: the working length, which is the floor you need while rowing, and the stored footprint once the rail is folded or the machine is tipped on its end. A third, the machine's own weight, decides whether you will actually put it away each time. A rail that folds is handy, but a short rail can leave taller users without full leg extension, so read the height range too. This guide compares seven rowers that fold or store upright, by stored footprint, working length, machine weight, max user weight and storage method. All figures come from the listings, converted to metric where the maker gave feet or inches. ## Products ### 1. MERACH Rowing Machine for Home Gym 16 Resistance Levels Stored footprint: Not stated; Working length: 165 cm; Machine weight: 20 kg; Max user: 158 kg; Storage: Stands upright A manual magnetic rower from MERACH with a dual rail, 16 levels and built-in wheels to tip it upright. It suits buyers who want app courses without a plug socket. In its favour: - At 165 cm long it is one of the shorter full-size rowers here. - Free MERACH app courses and Kinomap compatibility. - Syncs heart rate from an Apple Watch or Garmin, per the listing. Good to know: - The stored footprint is not given in this listing. - Rail length on its own is not stated in this listing. ### 2. Wenoker Magnetic Rowing Machine for Home Gym, 16 Resistance Levels Resistance: Magnetic; Levels: 16; Adjustment: Not stated; Rail: Steel, fits up to 190 cm; Max user: 160 kg; Storage: Folds to 0.28 m² A compact magnetic rower that the maker rates below 30 dB and that folds to 0.28 m². It suits a flat where quiet and storage matter more than rail length. In its favour: - The listing states it runs below 30 dB, which suits shared walls and early starts. - It folds to 0.28 m² and arrives about 70% pre-assembled. - Kinomap and Bluetooth support let you row scenic routes on a phone or tablet. Good to know: - The stated height limit is 190 cm, so very tall users should look elsewhere. - The listing does not say how the levels are changed. ### 3. YPOO Rowing Machines, Magnetic Rowing Machines for Home Gym Resistance: Magnetic; Levels: 16; Adjustment: Not stated; Rail: Dual rail, 161.5 cm machine; Max user: 160 kg; Storage: Folds to 0.12 m² or flat A dual-rail magnetic rower that folds to about 0.12 m² upright or folds flat. It suits small homes that need the rower out of sight between sessions. In its favour: - Folded upright it takes 1.29 sq ft (about 0.12 m²), per the listing. - The maker quotes under 30 dB with 16 magnetic levels. - Bluetooth sync with Kinomap and the YPOO FIT app. Good to know: - Stated user heights run only up to 6 ft 2 in. - How resistance is adjusted is not stated in the listing. ### 4. Dripex 14L Water Rowing Machine 12-Blade 150kg Wooden Bluetooth Foldable Stored footprint: Not stated; Working length: 182 cm; Machine weight: 25.2 kg; Max user: 150 kg; Storage: Folds vertically A water rower with a 14 L tank and a rail that folds for vertical storage. It suits buyers who want water resistance and still need to put the machine away. In its favour: - One of the few water rowers that folds, with four transport wheels. - 14 L tank and 12-blade impeller for water resistance. - Bluetooth and a tablet holder for app workouts. Good to know: - At 25.2 kg plus the water it is heavier to tip and move than magnetic rowers. - The stored footprint is not stated in the listing. ### 5. MERACH Rowing Machine for Home, Magnetic Rower, 40 kg Resistance, 16 Levels Stored footprint: Not stated; Working length: 130 cm rail; Machine weight: Not stated; Max user: 158 kg; Storage: Rail folds for upright storage The R15 version with a colour display, 40 kg magnetic resistance and a foldable 130 cm rail. It suits taller users who still need upright storage. In its favour: - The 130 cm rail allows complete leg extension, per the maker. - A foldable rail lets it stand upright when not in use. - MERACH and Kinomap apps, plus a device holder and bottle holder. Good to know: - The listing does not give the machine's weight or folded size. - Costs noticeably more than the other R15 versions on the same listing family. ### 6. BH Fitness Aquo R308 Foldable rowing machine -complete workout - magnetic brake system - 8 intensities - white Resistance: Magnetic; Levels: 8; Adjustment: Not stated; Rail: Aluminium frame; Max user: 120 kg; Storage: Folds A folding magnetic rower from Spanish maker BH with a 5.5 kg flywheel and eight intensities. It suits lighter users who want a simple machine from an established fitness brand. In its favour: - BH lists a 5.5 kg flywheel with a magnetic brake system. - The aluminium frame folds away for storage between sessions. - Eight intensities keep the controls simple. Good to know: - The 120 kg load limit is lower than most rivals here. - Rail length and app support are not stated. ### 7. Body Sculpture BR3010 Rower and Gym | Adjustable Resistance | Built-in-Gym | Folds | Free DVD | Track Your Progress | More, Red / Black, One Size Stored footprint: Not stated; Working length: 120 cm (listing); Machine weight: 14 kg; Max user: 100 kg; Storage: Folds A light folding rower with three tension cords and a built-in gym for arm and chest moves. It suits occasional use in the smallest rooms. In its favour: - At 14 kg it is the lightest machine here and easy to put away. - It folds, and the built-in gym adds upper-body exercises. - Large pivoting footplates with Velcro straps. Good to know: - Only three resistance settings: low, medium and high. - The 100 kg max user weight is the lowest in this guide. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.