Experts recommend NordicTrack RW900 more than Hydrow Rower
As of 22 Oct 2024, experts prefer NordicTrack RW900 over Hydrow Rower, but both Rowing Machines have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, NordicTrack RW900 received 8 recommendations: from The Home Gym (8 Jan 2024), Verywell Fit (15 Oct 2024) SELF (4 Jan 2024) and 5 others. By contrast, Hydrow Rower received only 6 recommendations from The Home Gym (8 Jan 2024), SELF (4 Jan 2024) Business Insider (25 Jan 2024) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Rowing Machine | The Home Gym  | Verywell Fit  | SELF  | CNET  | Business Insider  | The Strategist  | Popular Mechanics  | Healthline  | The Trend Spotter  | greatist  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $1779 |  NordicTrack RW900 The NordicTrack RW900 is a top-of-the-line smart rowing machine that offers a premium rowing experience with its wide touchscreen display, adjustable resistance levels, and immersive workout options. | 5 | 5 | 7 | - |
7 | 4 | 3 |
6 | - | 3 |
| 3 | - | $2195 |  Hydrow Rower The Hydrow Connected Rower is a durable and high-quality magnetic resistance rowing machine that offers a smooth and comfortable rowing experience for users of all skill levels. | 1 | - |
2 | - | 4 | 3 | 8 | - | - | 2 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 8 Jan 2024 The Home Gym ranked Hydrow Rower as #1 and NordicTrack RW900 as #5
Rank Rowing Machine #1 out of 12 Hydrow Rower ... ... #5 out of 12 NordicTrack RW900 ... ... Source: the-home-gym.com - On 4 Jan 2024 SELF ranked Hydrow Rower as #2 and NordicTrack RW900 as #7
Rank Rowing Machine Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Hydrow Rower Best for Classes... ... ... #7 out of 9 NordicTrack RW900 Best for Beginners... ... ... Source: www.self.com - On 25 Jan 2024 Business Insider ranked Hydrow Rower as #4 and NordicTrack RW900 as #7
Rank Rowing Machine Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Hydrow Rower The best smart rowing machine... ... ... #7 out of 9 NordicTrack RW900 Best digital resistance... ... ... Source: www.businessinsider.com - On 12 Mar 2021 The Strategist ranked Hydrow Rower as #3 and NordicTrack RW900 as #4
Rank Rowing Machine Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Hydrow Rower Strategist-tested: Senior writer Karen Adelson’s pick for all-in-one rowing at home#4 out of 7 NordicTrack RW900 Men’s Health editors’ pick... ... ... Source: nymag.com - On 13 Jan 2023 Popular Mechanics ranked NordicTrack RW900 as #3 and Hydrow Rower as #8
Rank Rowing Machine Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 NordicTrack RW900 Best Resistance Options... ... ... #8 out of 10 Hydrow Rower Best "Reel Water" Feel... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 25 May 2022 greatist ranked Hydrow Rower as #2 and NordicTrack RW900 as #3
Rank Rowing Machine Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Hydrow Rower Best splurge#3 out of 10 NordicTrack RW900 Best for classes... ... ... Source: greatist.com - On 15 Oct 2024 Verywell Fit ranked NordicTrack RW900 as #5
Rank Rowing Machine Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 NordicTrack RW900 Best for Cross-Training... ... ... Source: www.verywellfit.com - On 29 Jun 2022 Healthline ranked NordicTrack RW900 as #6
Rank Rowing Machine Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 NordicTrack RW900 Best high tech rowing machine... ... ... Source: www.healthline.com
After counting and adding up the 102 expert endorsements of the October rankings, NordicTrack RW900 outranks Hydrow Rower. This is not to say that Hydrow Rower is a bad option. Like NordicTrack RW900, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, NordicTrack RW900 outranks Hydrow Rower by 1 position. This indicates that, as of 22 Oct 2024, NordicTrack RW900 is more critically acclaimed than Hydrow Rower.
| Rank | Change | Price | Rowing Machine | The Home Gym | Verywell Fit | SELF | CNET | Business Insider | The Strategist | Popular Mechanics | Healthline | The Trend Spotter | greatist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Concept2 RowErg The Concept2 RowErg is a highly regarded indoor rowing machine known for its durable build, ergonomic design, and versatile features, making it suitable for serious rowers, Olympians, CrossFit enthusiasts, and athletes at all training levels. | - | 8 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | - | $1779 | NordicTrack RW900 The NordicTrack RW900 is a top-of-the-line smart rowing machine that offers a premium rowing experience with its wide touchscreen display, adjustable resistance levels, and immersive workout options. | 5 | 5 | 7 | - | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | - | 3 |
| 3 | - | $2195 | Hydrow Rower The Hydrow Connected Rower is a durable and high-quality magnetic resistance rowing machine that offers a smooth and comfortable rowing experience for users of all skill levels.
| 1 | - | 2 | - | 4 | 3 | 8 | - | - | 2 |
| 4 | - | $232 |  Sunny Health SF-RW5515 The Sunny Health SF-RW5515 rowing machine is a magnetic resistance machine that offers smooth and quiet operation, adjustable resistance levels, and a compact design, making it a reliable and efficient option for users of all fitness levels. | 12 | - | 3 | - | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | - |
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Expert reviews [33]
Total expert reviews: 33
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 15
| Highest score by Treadmill Review Guru | 100 |
| Average score based on 33 reviews | 89 |
| Lowest score by CNET | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [27]
Total expert reviews: 27
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by T3 | 100 |
| Average score based on 27 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by connectthewatts.com | 30 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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