# WaterRower models compared: Oxbridge, Original, Performance and Hybrid

Source: https://rowandspin.co.uk/best/waterrower-models-compared
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

Every WaterRower uses the same idea: a sealed tank with paddles, the WaterFlywheel, which pushes back harder the harder you pull. What changes across the range is the frame, the monitor and the price. Solid wood models such as the cherry Oxbridge and the oak-stained Original are the classic choice. The Original Performance keeps a wood frame but swaps the S4 monitor for PowerPulley tracking and a phone or tablet arm. The Hybrid mixes hardwood with aluminium and uses the simpler CR Bluetooth monitor. This page sets the four side by side on frame, monitor, max user weight, length and warranty, using the listing facts. Each one stores upright on its end, so the real choices are the finish you want, how you like to see your data and how much weight the frame needs to carry.

## Products

### 1. 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.

### 2. WaterRower Original Series Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor

Frame: Solid cherry wood; Monitor: S4 with Bluetooth; Max user: 250 kg; Length: 172 cm (listing); Storage: Stands on end

The cherry wood WaterRower with the S4 Performance Monitor and Bluetooth link to the WaterRower Connect app. It suits buyers who want the classic look with a dedicated monitor.

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.

### 3. WaterRower Original Performance

Screen: Your phone or tablet on folding arm; Apps: WaterRower Connect, CITYROW, EXR, Peloton; Subscription: Not stated; Resistance: Water; Footprint: 210 x 57 cm

A wooden water rower whose PowerPulley sends data to your device, with a folding tablet arm. It suits people who already use a class app and want a water feel.

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.

### 4. WaterRower Hybrid

Frame: Hardwood and aluminium; Monitor: CR, Bluetooth, backlit; Max user: 150 kg; Length: 216 cm; Warranty: 3-year frame, 2-year parts (bullets)

The Hybrid pairs hardwood with aluminium and a backlit CR Bluetooth monitor. It is the entry point to the range for lighter users.

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.

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