Rank #3 in Best Water Rowing Machine 2026: 9 Ranked, Three Share One Review Pool
MERACH Air Resistance Rowing Machine
- Rating
- 4.6
- Ratings
- 363
- Rank
- #3
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The MERACH Air Resistance Rowing Machine is third in our guide to water rowing machines, and at £519.99 it is the cheapest machine in that line-up. The listing shows 4.6 out of 5 stars from 363 reviews at that price, plus a best sellers rank of 9th in Rowing Machines — a very different position from the three wooden machines ranked 216th, which cost between £1,199 and £1,599.
Two numbers on the same page do not agree with each other. The star histogram — 3 one-star, 2 two-star, 3 three-star, 18 four-star and 74 five-star — adds up to 100 reviews, not the 363 stated in the headline rating. The specification also gives two different model identifiers: "R11" under model name and "NovaRow R50" under model number. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this machine; we have not tested it ourselves.
How those 363 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.
| Price | £519.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 363 reviews |
| Star histogram | 3 / 2 / 3 / 18 / 74 across one to five stars, a total of 100 reviews |
| Best Sellers Rank | 9th in Rowing Machines; 16,506th in Sports & Outdoors |
| Model name and model number | R11 (model name) and NovaRow R50 (model number) (as listed) |
| Item weight | 39 kg |
| Maximum user weight | 160 kg |
| Product warranty | 12 months |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“For the price this is an amazing bit of kit looks and feels quality , nice big foot straps a comfortable seat , nice app to load on your phone , I'm 6 foot 5 inches and this is super comfortable to row , surprisingly smooth and quite , may not be a erg rower but I don't think they are worth twice the price of this to be honest .”
Verified purchase“It's a really good machine in terms of feeling just like a concept 2 but with a comfier seat. The display isn't as clear or easy to use and cycles between metrics. The app is awful but that's not why you buy this model from merach. For the money this is excellent just ignore the app.”
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
How many reviews does the MERACH Rowing Machine have?
The listing headline shows 4.6 out of 5 stars from 363 reviews. The star breakdown on the same page adds up to 100 reviews, so the two figures do not match.
What is the maximum user weight?
160 kilograms, according to the maximum weight recommendation field in the specification.
How much floor space does it take up?
The listing gives item dimensions of 141.5 cm deep, 32 cm wide and 56.5 cm high.
Does it need batteries?
Yes. The specification lists 2 AAA batteries required, although the listing does not say what they power.
What warranty does MERACH offer?
The product warranty field states 12 months.
What model is this rower?
The listing gives two identifiers for the same machine: R11 under model name and NovaRow R50 under model number.
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