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Experts recommend WaterRower Classic S4 more than Concept2 Model E
As of 9 Apr 2024, experts prefer WaterRower Classic S4 over Concept2 Model E, but both Rowing Machines have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, WaterRower Classic S4 received 2 recommendations: from HiConsumption (14 Jul 2023) and Healthline (29 Jun 2022). By contrast, Concept2 Model E received only 1 recommendation from The Home Gym (8 Jan 2024).
Curious to see this month's entire Rowing Machines ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
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On 8 Jan 2024
The Home Gym ranked Concept2 Model E as #3 Rank Rowing Machine ... ... #3 out of 12 Concept2 Model E ... ... Source: the-home-gym.com - On 14 Jul 2023
HiConsumption ranked WaterRower Classic S4 as #6 Rank Rowing Machine Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 WaterRower Classic S4 Best Water-Like Rower... ... ... Source: hiconsumption.com - On 29 Jun 2022
Healthline ranked WaterRower Classic S4 as #9 Rank Rowing Machine Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 WaterRower Classic S4 Best water rowerSource: www.healthline.com
After counting and adding up the 102 expert endorsements of the April rankings, WaterRower Classic S4 outranks Concept2 Model E. This is not to say that Concept2 Model E is a bad option. Like WaterRower Classic S4, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Concept2 Model E 
WaterRower Classic S4 Customers like Concept2 Model E noticeably more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
WaterRower Classic S4
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Concept2 Model E, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than WaterRower Classic S4.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling rowing machine receives a consumer score of 8.0 (great). Both Concept2 Model E and WaterRower Classic S4 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Concept2 Model E |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| WaterRower Classic S4 |
In comparison:
WaterRower Classic S4 ranks #15 out of 47. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.5 Great
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| Median best-selling Rowing Machine |
8.0 Great
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Concept2 Model E is more popular than WaterRower Classic S4
It's fairly safe to say that Concept2 Model E is a more popular rowing machine than WaterRower Classic S4, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Concept2 Model E and WaterRower Classic S4 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ProForm 750R | $1200 | 3 expert recommendations | ||
 | Hydrow Wave | $1695 | 4 expert recommendations | ||
 | Concept2 Model D | $1140 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | Hydrow Rower | $2195 | 6 expert recommendations | ||
| Rank | Change | Price | Rowing Machine | Verywell Fit  | HiConsumption | The Home Gym | The Strategist  | Popular Mechanics  | Healthline | The Trend Spotter  | greatist  | Business Insider  | SELF  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Concept2 RowErg | 7 | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $2400 |  NordicTrack RW900 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | - | 3 | 7 | 7 |
| 3 | - | $2195 |  Hydrow Rower | - | - | 1 | 3 | 8 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 | - | $237 |  Sunny Health SF-RW5515 | - | - | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | - | 9 | 3 |
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Expert reviews [7]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by TopFitnessMagazine | 100 |
| Average score based on 7 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by Fit Rated | 88 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
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- Integrated Device Holder allows you to keep your Smart Phone or Tablet securely in place. Compatible with over 40+ apps.
- 14-inch seat height fits most uses. Adjustable footrests and ergonomic handle
- Indoor rowing is an effective full-body and low-impact workout; flywheel design minimizes noise while maximizing a smooth feel
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- THE ORIGINAL WATERROWER - HANDCRAFTED AND BUILT TO LAST - Designed in the mid '80s by Yale and US National Team Rower John Duke. WaterRower continues to combine stylish design, handcrafted workmanship, our unique WaterFlywheel resistance and ethically sourced materials create the world's finest rowing simulator
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Concept2 Model E is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling rowing machines and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ProForm 750R or WaterRower Vintage Oak .
Concept2 Model E is $860 more expensive than the average rowing machine ($519.99).
WaterRower Classic S4 is a well-known and one of the most expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling rowing machines and has many popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Hydrow Wave or Bodycraft VR500 .
WaterRower Classic S4 is $1169.01 more expensive than an average rowing machine ($519.99).
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