Rank #8 in Best Water Rowing Machine 2026: 9 Ranked, Three Share One Review Pool
WaterRower Original Series, Walnut
- Rating
- 4.3
- Ratings
- 402
- Rank
- #8
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The WaterRower Original Series Rowing Machine is a water-resistance rower with a solid walnut wood frame, the S4 Performance Monitor with Bluetooth, and a listed price of £1,599.00. It sits eighth in this guide; the same machine in oak at £1,199 and in black at £1,299 appears elsewhere in the list.
Its own listing is the interesting part. The walnut model carries 4.3 stars from 402 reviews and a rank of 216th in Rowing Machines — the identical rating, the identical review count and the identical rank shown on the two cheaper wood finishes, because one review pool is displayed across all three. The listing then contradicts itself on warranty: a bullet promises "3-year frame, 5-year parts warranty" while the specification field states "5 years frame, 3 years parts". Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing as it stands, not from any testing we have carried out.
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 | £1,599.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 402 reviews |
| Best Sellers Rank | 216th in Rowing Machines |
| Model name | Waterrower Original Series Walnut (model number Walnut S4) |
| Resistance mechanism | Magnetic, Water (as listed) |
| Maximum user weight | 300 kg (as listed) |
| Dimensions | 172D x 35W x 53H centimetres |
| Stated warranty | "5 years frame, 3 years parts" in the specification field; "3-year frame, 5-year parts warranty" in the bullet (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
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.”
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.”
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 Walnut come with a monitor?
Yes. The listing includes the S4 Performance Monitor with Bluetooth, which tracks stroke rate, distance and calories burned and connects to the WaterRower Connect app via Bluetooth.
What warranty does the WaterRower Original Series Walnut have?
The listing gives two different answers. One bullet says "3-year frame, 5-year parts warranty"; the specification field says "5 years frame, 3 years parts".
How many reviews does the WaterRower Original Series Walnut have?
The listing shows 4.3 out of 5 stars from 402 reviews. The oak and black versions of the same WaterRower show the same 4.3 and the same 402.
How much does the WaterRower Original Series Walnut cost?
£1,599.00 as listed.
What is the weight limit on the WaterRower Original Series Walnut?
The listing states a 300 kg weight limit, with infinitely variable resistance and a "how to row" indoor rowing technique guide included.
Can the WaterRower Original Series Walnut be stored upright?
Yes. The listing says it stands on end easily for space-saving storage when not in use, and it measures 172D x 35W x 53H centimetres.
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