Hydrow Rower
Hydrow
Best Price
$2,295
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Our Take
Hydrow is the Peloton-of-rowing, instructor-led on-water rowing classes filmed on actual rivers, electromagnetic resistance, sleek hardware. The differentiator vs Concept2: production value of the classes + the social/leaderboard ecosystem. Trade-off: electromagnetic resistance is less honest than Concept2's air drag (the harder you pull, the more it resists you with air; Hydrow has preset curves). Hydrow wins on programming, Concept2 wins on raw training.
Pros
- Live + on-demand rowing classes filmed on rivers (production value is real)
- Quieter than Concept2, apartment-friendly
- Sleek hardware integrates into a living room
- Strong instructor + community ecosystem
Cons
- Subscription ($44/mo) required for classes
- Electromagnetic resistance feels different from Concept2's air drag, less responsive
- Less data-grade for serious training than Concept2 + PM5
Specifications
type
Connected Rower
screen
22" HD touchscreen
resistance
Electromagnetic drag
subscription
$38/month
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