Rank #9 in Best Rowing Machine 2026: Ten Ranked on Real Resistance
Dripex 16-Level Magnetic Rowing Machine 130kg Capacity Bluetooth Home Gym
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Dripex RW801 is our number 9 rower pick and the best budget magnetic option in this ranking at £167.66. It offers 16 adjustable magnetic levels on a dual rail aluminium frame with a 130 kg capacity, a wide cushioned seat and front transport wheels, in an 18.8 kg package that is the lightest full sized rower here. The Bluetooth LCD tracks time, strokes, distance, calories and total count.
The honest limits are the capacity and the length: 130 kg is below the 150 kg plus class, and the compact 156 cm frame suits smaller spaces more than very tall rowers. With 71 ratings at 4.6, the evidence is healthy for a budget machine. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 71 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Brand Name | Dripex |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Rw801 Rowing Machine Green |
| Resistance Mechanism | Magnetic |
| Resistance | 16 levels |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 350 Pounds (130 kg per the title) |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 156.4D x 70.5W x 46.8H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 18.8 kg |
| Frame Material Type | Aluminium |
| Display | LCD |
| Track | Dual rail, 100 mm wide |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| ASIN | B0FCF8DFGJ |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Had to stop going to the gym and my wife loves this.”
Verified purchase“Excellent rowing machine does the job easily”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Rowing Machine 2026: Ten Ranked on Real Resistance.
Rank #1
DMASUN Rowing Machines for Home Gym, 16/32 Levels Quiet Resistance
£179.98
Rank #2
MERACH Rowing Machine for Home Gym 16 Resistance Levels
£189.99
Rank #3
YPOO Rowing Machines, Magnetic Rowing Machines for Home Gym
£199.99
Rank #4
MERACH Rowing Machine for Home, Magnetic Rower, 40 kg Resistance, 16 Levels
£199.98
Questions people ask
How many resistance levels does it have?
16 adjustable magnetic levels, per the listing.
What is the user capacity?
The title states 130 kg, with the sheet listing a 350 lb maximum.
Is it easy to store?
Yes, its light 18.8 kg build with front transport wheels makes it easy to move and store.
What does the display track?
Time, strokes, distance, calories and total count, synced via Bluetooth, per the listing.
What is the review status?
71 ratings at 4.6 at harvest time.
Why did it rank ninth?
It is a proven budget rower, but the 130 kg capacity targets lighter users than the machines above it.
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