Rank #7 in Best Water Rowing Machine 2026: 9 Ranked, Three Share One Review Pool
WaterRower Original Series, Black
- Rating
- 4.3
- Ratings
- 402
- Rank
- #7
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The WaterRower Original Series Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor is the black-finished model in the range, priced at £1,299. It takes seventh place in our best water rowing machines guide. The listing shows a 4.3-star rating from 402 reviews, but the star histogram on the same page adds up to 100 (7 one-star, 4 two-star, 5 three-star, 13 four-star, 71 five-star). That single mismatch is the finding for this ficha.
The page also contradicts itself on the warranty: one bullet says "3-year frame, 5-year parts warranty" while the specification field says "5 years frame, 3 years parts". Elsewhere, the bullets mention both the "WaterRower Shadow" and the "WaterRower Natural", the Colour field says "Shadow", and the Model Name says "Natural Roeitrainer". Everything below comes from the Amazon listing as it appears, not from any testing we have done.
How those 402 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £1,299.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 stars from 402 reviews (as listed) |
| Star histogram | 7 one-star, 4 two-star, 5 three-star, 13 four-star, 71 five-star — 100 total (as listed) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 216th in Rowing Machines (as listed) |
| Warranty (bullet) | 3-year frame, 5-year parts warranty (as listed) |
| Warranty (specification) | 5-year frame, 3-year parts (as listed) |
| Weight limit | 300 kg |
| Resistance mechanism | Water |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Arrived today. Amazon were awful - over a 2 week delay before they recognised my order, and then somehow omitted the assembly I had selected - however I am glad they did (and didn't charge me), as the assembly took just 40 minutes (including 15 minutes of oiling the walnut prior to constructing).I've had just the one 30 minute row so far (with a 4k rowing video on youtube), which was fantastic. This was much more comfortable and enjoyable than any high-end gym rower I have used before, and it's a work of art.5 stars for the initial impressions and first use.”
Verified purchase“I loved the packaging.Dont need to assemble a lot, only the bigger parts. Smaller ones are assembled.The pictures and realtity - percent, for me it looks even better.Got on friday, used times in 3 days !! :DPS - I am a big guy, 1.96, 120kg thought it will not have enough space for me - enough ! thought it will not have enough resistence - quite enough on 18th lvl!Recommend 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
Does the WaterRower Original Series include a monitor?
Yes, the included components list an S4 Performance Monitor, along with assembly tools, a how-to-row guide, a siphon pump and water purification tablets.
What is the weight limit of the WaterRower Original Series?
The listing states a 300 kg weight limit.
Is the WaterRower Original Series easy to store?
The bullets say it stands on end easily for space-saving storage.
What warranty does the WaterRower Original Series have?
The bullet says 3-year frame, 5-year parts warranty, while the specification field says 5-year frame, 3-year parts. The listing does not resolve which applies.
How many reviews does the WaterRower Original Series have?
The listing shows 402 reviews, but the star histogram on the same page adds up to 100 (7+4+5+13+71).
Does the WaterRower Original Series need batteries?
The specification says 4 AA batteries are required and included.
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