Review · Health & fitness
Hydrow Wave review
Hydrow's compact connected rower with a 16 inch touchscreen and electromagnetic drag resistance.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.9
- Ease of use (25%)
- 9.0
- Value (35%)
- 7.6
The Hydrow Wave is the smallest rower in Hydrow's lineup and the one the company recommends for people who have limited space and want the quietest experience. It measures 80 by 19 by 43 inches, weighs 102 lbs and supports users up to 375 pounds. Resistance comes from Hydrow's patented electromagnetic drag, which the company describes as nearly silent in operation. The 16 inch touchscreen does not rotate, but it streams Hydrow's library of more than 6,000 classes, including rows filmed on real waterways plus strength, yoga and Pilates. That content requires the Hydrow membership at $50 per month for the household, which adds $600 a year to the $1,895 sale price we saw. Upright storage is optional and needs the $190 Vertical Anchor. Hydrow includes a free 30-day home trial, free shipping and a 1-year warranty, which is shorter than several rivals here. Buy it for the coaching and the quiet ride, not for the lowest total cost.
Who it is for
small spaces where quiet, coached workouts matter most
Price
$1,895 on sale at Hydrow's US store when checked ($1,995 regular); membership is $50 per month.
Hydrow Wave Rower $1,895 $1,995
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.
Key features
- Patented electromagnetic drag resistance
- 16 inch touchscreen and front-facing speakers
- 80 by 19 by 43 inches and 102 lbs
- Supports users up to 375 pounds
- Optional upright storage with the $190 Vertical Anchor
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Hydrow lists Wave's operating noise as nearly silent
- Strength: Smallest Hydrow footprint at 19 inches wide
- Strength: Free 30-day home trial and free shipping
- Weakness: Hydrow membership costs $50 per month for the household
- Weakness: Upright storage needs the $190 Vertical Anchor
- Weakness: Warranty is 1 year
Key facts
- Price: $1,895 on sale ($1,995 regular)
- Resistance: Electromagnetic drag
- Size: 80 x 19 x 43 in, 102 lbs
- Max user weight: 375 lb
- Membership: $50 per month
Where it ranks
Hydrow Wave is No. 3 in our Best Rowing Machines verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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