Rank #1 in Best Water Rowing Machine 2026: 9 Ranked, Three Share One Review Pool
Concept2 RowErg with PM5
- Rating
- 4.8
- Ratings
- 10,912
- Rank
- #1
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Concept2 RowErg with PM5 is the number one pick in this guide, listed at £990.00. It comes with 4.8 stars from 10,912 ratings and a Best Sellers Rank of 3rd in Rowing Machines. The three WaterRower Original Series listings in this guide show 402 ratings between them and sit at 216th. That is the gap the ranking is built on, and it is the one number here that is not shared across four different prices.
Two things on the page are worth reading before you buy. First, this is the top entry in a guide about water rowing machines, and Concept2 lists the resistance mechanism as Air, not water. Second, the listing contradicts itself on warranty: one bullet promises a '5-year frame warranty' while the specification field says '2 Year Manufacturer Guarantee'. The page also names the machine three ways — the model name is given as 'Modelo D', the model number as 2712, and the item type as the RowErg with PM5 in black. Everything on this page comes from that Amazon listing as it appeared, not from a machine we have rowed or measured ourselves.
How those 10,912 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.8 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price as listed | £990.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 10,912 ratings |
| Best Sellers Rank (as listed) | 3rd in Rowing Machines; 6,107 in Sports & Outdoors |
| Star histogram (as listed) | 93 at five stars, 4 at four, 1 at three, 2 at one — a share breakdown totalling 100, not the 10,912 ratings |
| Resistance mechanism | Air |
| Footprint required | 274 cm x 122 cm |
| Maximum user weight | 227 kg |
| Warranty (as listed) | One bullet says 5-year frame warranty; the specification field says 2 Year Manufacturer Guarantee |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I spent way too long researching rowing machines, before finally pulling the trigger but everywhere I went the Concept2 kept coming up. It is soo well endorsed it felt like a cult! A month later, I have no regrets.The build quality is the first thing you notice when it arrives. It's solid without being unnecessarily heavy, and the assembly was straightforward. Took me about 10 minutes on my own, the hardest part was manoeuvring the giant box through my house. Once it's together it feels like something that will outlast most of the stuff in my house. No wobble, no creaking, nothing that makes you think twice about pushing hard on it.As for the actual rowing, it took me a week or so to get my technique anywhere near decent. The PM5 display gives you enough data without overwhelming you, and once I connected it to the Ergdata app I could actually see my splits improving week on week. That feedback loop has kept me coming back consistently, which for me is half the battle with any fitness equipment.Fitness-wise, I can already feel a difference. My resting heart ratehas improved noticeably and my back and shoulders are stronger. It's a proper full-body workout in a way that a treadmill just isn't. You finish a 30-minute session and you know you've done something.The only minor gripe is that it takes up a decent chunk of floor space. Manageable, but check the measurements before you buy.For the price, I don't think there's anything close to it. Feels like a piece of kit you buy once.”
Verified purchase“I've had the Concept2 for a few months now, and it's easily the best piece of cardio equipment I own. It feels super solid, the rowing motion is smooth, and the performance monitor makes it easy to track progress. It's not small, but it breaks down quickly and wheels into a corner, which is a lifesaver in a home gym.Only downside is the seat gets uncomfortable after longer sessions, but a cushion fixed that. Overall, it's not cheap, but if you want a reliable machine that feels like what pros use, this is it.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Water Rowing Machine 2026: 9 Ranked, Three Share One Review Pool.
Questions people ask
What monitor comes with the Concept2 RowErg?
The listing includes the Performance Monitor 5 (PM5), described as giving accurate, comparable data for every row, plus a smartphone and tablet holder. The monitor arm is adjustable.
How much floor space does it need?
The listing states a required footprint of 274 cm x 122 cm. It separates into two pieces for storage and has caster wheels to move it.
What is the warranty on the Concept2 RowErg?
The listing gives two different answers. A bullet says '5-year frame warranty'; the specification field says '2 Year Manufacturer Guarantee'. We cannot tell you which applies — that is simply what the page says.
What is the maximum user weight?
227 kg, as listed. The seat height is given as 35.5 cm.
Does it need batteries?
Yes. The listing says 2 D batteries are required and are included, and gives the power source as battery powered. The display is an LCD.
How long is the monorail?
137 cm. The listing adds that users with an inseam of 96.5 cm (38 inches) or more may need an extra-long monorail and should contact Concept2.
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