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Concept2 RowErg vs. Hydrow Wave

Buy this

Concept2 RowErg (standard legs)

Concept2

$990

See it at Concept2

Not that

Hydrow Wave

Hydrow

$1,995

Buy the RowErg. It costs half as much, never sends you a monthly bill, and it's rated for more athlete. The Wave's wins are the screen and a shorter footprint.

You keep $1,005.

Prices checked October 26, 2026. Concept2 RowErg (standard legs) in stock at Concept2 as of October 26, 2026 (ships in 1 to 3 business days).

Why the coach picked it

  • $990 vs. $1,995. Add Hydrow's $50/month membership and year one runs $2,595. That's two RowErgs with $615 left over.
  • No subscription, ever. Hydrow says membership isn't required but is 'strongly encouraged.' The RowErg's PM5 monitor runs on two D-cells, and the flywheel helps power it while you row.
  • Rated to 500 lb by Concept2's own testing. The Wave is rated to 375 lb.
  • It splits into two pieces without tools and rolls on casters. The Wave only stands upright with a $190 anchor, sold separately.
  • Both frames get 5 years, but Concept2 covers moving parts and the monitor for 2 years. Hydrow covers components, screen and labor for 12 months.

When the other one is the right call

If you won't row unless a coach on a screen is talking you through it, the Wave earns its membership. It's also shorter, 80 in vs. about 96 in, which matters in a small apartment.

Side by side

Concept2 RowErg (standard legs)Hydrow Wave
Price$990$1,995 + $50/mo membership
ResistanceFlywheel with damper settingElectromagnetic drag
Size in useAbout 96 in L x 24 in W80 in L x 19 in W x 43 in H
Weight57 lb (standard legs)102 lb
Max user weight500 lb (Concept2 testing)375 lb
StorageSplits in two, no tools; castersUpright with Vertical Anchor ($190, sold separately)
Warranty5-yr frame; 2-yr moving parts and monitor5-yr frame and upright storage kit; 12-mo components, screen, labor (home use)

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