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Sunny Hydraulic Rower | Stamina Body Trac Glider | Stamina 1205 | Avari Easy Glide Rower | Sunny Magnetic Rower | Stamina 1215 | Phoenix 98900 | Stamina ATS Air Rower | Stamina ATS 1405 Air Rower | Kettler Favorit |
Lifespan RW1000 | Velocity Fitness Magnetic Rower | Kettler Kadett | Concept2 Model D |
First Degree Fitness Pacific | First Degree Fitness Neptune |
Kettler Coach M |
First Degree Fitness Viking | Lifecore R100 |
WaterRower Natural *BEST BUY* |
Concept2 Model E |
WaterRower Oxbridge (Cherry Wood) |
Kettler Coach E |
WaterRower Classic (Black Walnut) |
WaterRower M1 LoRise | Matrix Rower |
WaterRower M1 HiRise |
First Degree Fitness E-520 |
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$79 | $112 | $168 | $199 | $211 | $249 | $296 | $299 | $339 | $399 | $499 | $499 | $599 | $945 |
$999 | $999 | $999 | $1,099 | $1,134 | $1,160 | $1,160 | $1,360 | $1,399 | $1,560 | $1,815 | $1,895 | $1,915 | $2,695 | Average Price US$ |
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Folding Frame |
Yes | Yes | Arms fold down | Stores upright | Yes | Arms fold down | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Separates easily into two parts for transport and storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Separates easily into two parts for transport and storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Stands Upright for Storage | No | Stands Upright for Storage | No | Folding Frame |
| Resistance | 2 Hydraulic cylinders | Gas shock resistance | Gas shock resistance | Adjustable shock resistance | 10 Levels of Magnetic Resistance | Gas shock resistance | Dial Adjustment / magnetic resistance | Wind resistance | Wind resistance | 12 levels of hydraulic resistance | 5 levels of magnetic resistance | DMC System Resistance | 12 levels of hydraulic resistance | Air resistance system | Fluid Resistance Technology/ Variable water volume |
Fluid Resistance Technology/ Variable water volume |
Electromagnetic resistance | Variable Fluid Resistance | 16 levels of Magnetic Resistance | Water Flywheel Technology | Air resistance system | Water Flywheel Technology | Electromagnetic resistance | Water Flywheel Technology | Water Flywheel Technology | 10 Magnetic Resistance Levels | Water Flywheel Technology | 20 Levels Variable Fluid Resistance | Resistance |
| Programs | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | 12 Programs | Program for desired distance and stroke speed | None | None | Manual and interval training programs | 12 Programs; 2 HRC programs | Manual programs, interval training | 12 Preset Programs; 4 HRC workouts | None | None | None | 12 Programs; 2 HRC programs | None | Workout programs - including interval training | Manual, Interval, Challenge | Workout programs - including interval training | Manual programs, interval training | Programs |
| Display | Electronic display monitor | Small LCD console | Multi-function monitor | Multi-function monitor | Electronic display monitor | Multi-function monitor | Four LCD windows | Multi-function monitor | Multi-function monitor | LCD display | Battery-powered LCD display | LCD monitor | LCD display | PM3 or PM4 Performance Monitor | Computer display | Interactive Performance Monitor | Siemens high-resolution display | Interactive Performance Monitor | Blue/green backlit LCD monitor | Series 4 performance monitor | PM5 Performance Monitor | Series 4 performance monitor | Siemens high-resolution display | Series 4 performance monitor | S4 Monitor with Quick Start buttons | Large LCD Display | S4 Monitor with Quick Start buttons | Interactive Performance Monitor | Display |
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Heart Rate Monitor |
None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
 Infrared
Ear Lobe clip for HRWireless
HR Telemetry compatible |
None | None | None | None | Garmin chest belt for heart rate monitoring (with PM4) | None | Heart Rate Chest Strap compatible | Polar T34 Chest Strap included | No (optional kit $60) |
Compatible with Polar HRM | Optional heart rate chest strap and receiver | Garmin chest belt for heart rate monitoring (with PM4) | Optional heart rate chest strap and receiver | Polar T34 Chest Strap included | Optional heart rate chest strap and receiver | optional WaterRower Heart Rate Chest Strap and Receiver | Wireless heart rate enabled | optional WaterRower Heart Rate Chest Strap and Receiver | Heart rate receiver built in |
Heart Rate Monitor |
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Machine Weight |
41 lbs | 39 lbs | 47 lbs | 34 lbs | 63 lbs | 47 lbs | 80 lbs | 55 lbs | 73 lbs | 48 lbs | Not Specified | 75 lbs | 66 lbs | 57 lbs | Not Specified | 73 lbs | 96 lbs | 90 lbs | 96 lbs | 66.5 lbs dry / 104 lbs with water | 65 lbs | 66.5 lbs dry / 104 lbs with water | 111 lbs | 66.5 lbs dry / 104 lbs with water | 111 lbs dry / 148 lbs with water | 121 lbs | 120 lbs dry / 157 lbs with water | 174 lbs |
Machine Weight |
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User Weight |
220 lbs | 250 lbs | 250 lbs | 250 lbs | 220 lbs | 250 lbs | 250 lbs | 250 lbs | 250 lbs | 250 lbs | 300 lbs | 275 lbs | 285 lbs | 500 lbs | 300 lbs | 300 lbs | 285 lbs | 300 lbs | 600 lbs | 1000 lbs | 500 lbs | 1000 lbs | 285 lbs | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs | 350 lbs | 1000 lbs | 500 lbs |
User Weight |
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Extra Perks |
Pivoting
foot platesFolds
and Stores upright |
Velcro Straps on footpads | Pivoting footpads | Nylon
rowing strapPadded
seatAluminum
seat rail |
Padded
seatPivoting
heel supportsFolding
frame, transport wheels |
Free
Motion armsPivoting
footpads |
46-inch Slide length | Padded,
upholstered seatOversized,
angled seat railFolding
Frame, Transport Wheels |
Foam
padded, molded seatOversized,
angled seat railMetal
Rowing ChainFolding
Frame, Transport Wheels |
Padded
seatRotating
handles |
16.5
lbs FlywheelFolding
Frame Transport
Wheels |
Electronic
Tension ControlFolding
frame for easy storage Transport
wheels |
Moving
foot platesFolding
oars |
Owners
manualChain
Oil, USB
Connection CableLog
Card |
Contoured
comfort seatAdjustment
dial for resistanceBungee
recoil cordAdjustable
Footboard |
Pivoting
FootboardsTransport
wheels |
Quick
Attach- -backboardTilt
Upright Frame Transport
Wheels |
Variable
Water VolumeContoured
comfort seatBeech
Wood FrameAdjustable
Footboards |
Angled foot rests with pivoting heel supports | Seat at
Normal Chair HeightDual
slide rails to absorb soundTransport
wheels; folds to store vertically |
Owners
manualChain
Oil, USB
Connection CableLog
Card |
Seat at
Normal Chair HeightDual
slide rails to absorb soundTransport
wheels; folds to store vertically |
Quick
Attach backboardTilt
Upright Frame Transport
Wheels |
Seat at
Normal Chair HeightDual
slide rails to absorb soundTransport
wheels; folds to store vertically |
Seat
Height at 12"Fabricated
Tubular Steel Frame |
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Seat
Height at 20"Fabricated
Tubular Steel Frame |
Belt
Drive No ChainsSeat at
Office Chair HeightAir
Glide Seat RollersInstant
one-touch adjustments for foot sizeTransport
Wheels, Stands for Storage |
Extra |
| Warranty | 1-year frame, 90-days parts | 1 year frame, 90 days parts | 5 years frame, 90 days parts | 1-year frame, 90-days parts | 1-year frame, 90-days parts | 5 years frame, 90 days parts | 1-year frame, 90-days parts | 3 years frame, 90 days parts | 3 years frame, 90 days parts | Lifetime frame, 3 years parts | 5 years frame, 2 years parts, 1 year labor | 1-year frame and motor, 90 days parts |
Lifetime frame, 3 years parts | 5 years frame, 2 year moving parts & monitor | 5 years frame, 2 years tank & seals, 1-year parts | 5 years frame, 2 years tank, seals, and mechanical parts, 1-year wear parts |
Lifetime frame, 3 years parts | 5 years frame, 3 years non-wearing mechanical parts, 2 years wear parts | Lifetime on frame, 5 years parts, 1 year labor |
5 years frame, 3 years components | 5 years frame, 2 years electronics & moving parts | 5 years frame, 3 years components | Lifetime frame, 5 years Parts & Electronics, 2 years in-home Labor | 5 years frame, 3 years components | 5 years frame, 3 years parts | 3 years parts, 3 years labor | 5 years frame, 3 years parts | 10 years frame, 3 years tank & seals, 2 years parts |
Warranty |
| Model | Sunny Hydraulic Rower | Stamina Body Trac Glider | Stamina 1205 | Avari Easy Glide Rower | Sunny Magnetic Rower | Stamina 1215 | Phoenix 98900 | Stamina Air Rower | Stamina ATS Air Rower | Kettler Favorit *BEST BUY* |
Lifespan RW1000 | Velocity Fitness Magnetic Rower | Kettler Kadett |
Concept2 Model D *BEST BUY* |
First Degree Fitness Pacific | First Degree Fitness Neptune |
Kettler Coach M |
First Degree Fitness Viking | Lifecore R100 |
WaterRower Natural *BEST BUY* |
Concept2 Model E *BEST BUY* |
WaterRower Oxbridge | Kettler Coach E |
WaterRower Classic | WaterRower M1 LoRise | Matrix Rower *BEST BUY* |
WaterRower M1 HiRise |
First Degree Fitness E-520 |
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