Echelon Row Smart Home Rower review

The Echelon Row Smart Home Rower takes a different approach to connected rowing: instead of a built-in screen, it has a device holder with a 90 degree swivel for your own tablet or phone, linked by Bluetooth to the Echelon Fit app. Resistance changes come from a controller built into the handlebar, so you can adjust effort mid-interval without reaching for a dial. Echelon describes a space-saving foldable design, and the machine measures 84 by 21 by 45 inches, weighs 106.5 lbs and supports users up to 300 lbs. When we checked it was $749.99 on sale, down from $1,299.99. Classes require the Premier membership at $39.99 per month after a 30-day free trial, or $399.99 for a year, shared with up to 5 family members. The product page does not state the resistance type, the number of levels or a noise rating, which makes it harder to compare with the magnetic and water rowers here.

Who it is for

tablet owners who want classes without paying for a built-in screen

Price

$749.99 on sale at Echelon's US store when checked ($1,299.99 regular); Premier membership $39.99 per month after a 30-day trial.

Sale price $749.99 $1,299.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Bluetooth resistance controller built into the handlebar
• Device holder with 90 degree swivel for your own tablet
• Foldable frame for storage
• 84 by 21 by 45 inches and 106.5 lbs
• 300 lb max user weight

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest connected-class rower here at $749.99 on sale
• Strength: Change resistance without letting go of the handle
• Strength: Folds for storage
• Weakness: Tablet not included
• Weakness: Premier membership is $39.99 per month after the trial, or $399.99 for a year
• Weakness: Echelon does not publish a noise rating or resistance type on the product page

Key facts

• Price: $749.99 on sale ($1,299.99 regular)
• Screen: Your own tablet (not included)
• Size: 84 x 21 x 45 in, 106.5 lbs
• Max user weight: 300 lb
• Membership: $39.99 per month

Where it ranks

Echelon Row Smart Home Rower is No. 8 in our Best Rowing Machines verdict.