# Best rowing machines for home in the UK Source: https://rowandspin.co.uk/best/best-rowing-machine-uk 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 A home rowing machine has to suit three things: the feel you want, the space you have and the people who will use it. Water rowers give a self-regulating pull and a wooden frame that looks at home in a living room. Magnetic rowers are quieter, usually lighter and set the effort with fixed levels. The details that separate a good pick from a poor one are less glamorous: a rail long enough for the tallest rower in the house, a max user weight with headroom, and a way to store the machine when it is not in use. This guide compares seven rowers on resistance type, levels, rail length, max user weight, storage and app support. Every figure comes from the product listing; where a listing is silent, we say so. Air rowers are covered in our comparison articles rather than here. ## Products ### 1. YOSUDA Rowing Machines for Home Gym, 10/16/32 Levels Quiet Resistance Resistance: Magnetic, up to 60 kg; Levels: 32; Rail / length: 135 cm rail; Max user: 180 kg; Storage: Folds; App: Kinomap, Zwift A magnetic rower with an FSC-certified solid wood frame, aluminium rail and resistance buttons on the handle. A good middle ground for anyone who likes the wooden look without a water tank. In its favour: - Resistance changes from buttons on the handle, so you do not stop rowing to adjust. - The 135 cm rail is stated to suit users from 1.55 m to 2.00 m tall. - Certified to EN 20957 with a 180 kg user limit and a two-year warranty, per the listing. Good to know: - The listing title mentions 10, 16 and 32 level versions, so check which one you are buying. - Stored footprint after folding is not stated in centimetres. ### 2. WaterRower Original Series Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor Resistance: Water; Levels: Infinitely variable; Rail / length: 209 cm long; Max user: 300 kg; Storage: Stands on end; App: S4 monitor with Bluetooth The Original WaterRower in a vintage oak stained hardwood frame with the S4 Performance Monitor. It suits a household that wants a rower on show in a living room and a water feel. 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. ### 3. MERACH Rowing Machine for Home, Magnetic Rower, 40 kg Resistance, 16 Levels Resistance: Electromagnetic, up to 40 kg; Levels: 16; Rail / length: 130 cm rail; Max user: 158 kg; Storage: Folds or stands upright; App: MERACH app MERACH's plug-in electromagnetic R15 with handlebar resistance buttons and a 130 cm double rail. It suits someone who wants quiet rowing and quick level changes mid-session. In its favour: - Sixteen electronic levels change from buttons on the handlebar during a session. - The 130 cm extended double rail is aimed at taller users, according to the maker. - It arrives about 90% pre-assembled and can fold or stand upright for storage. Good to know: - It is a plug-in model, so it needs a socket near where you row. - The levels are fixed steps, so it lacks the self-regulating feel of a water or air rower. ### 4. 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. ### 5. Dripex 14L Water Rowing Machine 12-Blade 150kg Wooden Bluetooth Foldable Resistance: Water, 14 L tank; Levels: Varies with stroke effort; Rail / length: 125 cm rail; Max user: 150 kg; Storage: Rail folds vertically; App: Bluetooth to fitness apps A rubberwood and steel water rower with a 14 L tank and a 12-blade impeller. It suits buyers who want the water feel in a frame that folds for storage. In its favour: - A 14 L tank with a 12-blade impeller gives water resistance that follows your stroke effort. - The rail folds vertically and four wheels help you move it between rooms. - Bluetooth and a built-in tablet holder let you follow app workouts. Good to know: - The 125 cm rail is shorter than most premium water rowers, so tall users should check the fit. - The listing does not name which apps it connects to. ### 6. Hydrow Wave Rowing Machine with 16" HD Touch Screen and Speakers - Foldable | Live Home Workouts Subscription Required Resistance: Electromagnetic; Levels: Not stated; Rail / length: 203 cm long; Max user: 170 kg; Storage: Upright with kit sold separately; App: Hydrow membership A connected rower with a 16 inch HD touchscreen, front speakers and electromagnetic drag. It suits someone who wants guided classes on the machine itself and will pay for a membership. In its favour: - A 16 inch HD touchscreen with front-facing speakers is built in, so no tablet is needed. - It pairs with Bluetooth heart rate monitors and wireless headphones, per the listing. - The 375 lb (about 170 kg) weight limit is generous for a connected rower. Good to know: - The listing states a membership is required and sold separately. - Upright storage needs a kit that is sold separately. ### 7. Wenoker Rowing Machine for Home, Magnetic Indoor Rower with 16-Level Silent Smooth Resistance, 350 LBS Max User Weight Capacity, App Connection & LCD Monitor for Full Body Gym Workout Resistance: Magnetic; Levels: 16; Adjustment: Knob; Rail: 99 cm steel; Max user: 159 kg; Storage: Stands upright A knob-controlled magnetic rower with dual silent flywheel parts, a 39 inch steel rail and upright storage. It suits shorter users who want a quiet machine. In its favour: - The maker rates it at under 30 dB, which suits flats. - Upright storage needs about 3.1 sq ft of floor, with transport wheels built in. - A one-year hardware warranty is stated in the listing. Good to know: - A 39 inch (about 99 cm) rail is short for tall rowers. - Changing levels means reaching for the knob mid-session. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.