Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 Magnetic Rowing Machine review

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 is the cheapest way onto this list: it was $399.99 at Sunny's US store when we checked. It uses magnetic resistance with 8 levels set by a twist knob, which Sunny describes as smooth and quiet, and an LCD that cycles through time, count, calories and total count. The steel rail folds upright, shrinking the machine from 81.8 by 18.9 inches to a folded footprint of 43.3 by 18.9 inches, and transport wheels help move it. It weighs 60.9 lbs. The limits show the price: the maximum user weight is 250 lbs, the lowest here, Sunny lists no Bluetooth connection, and the warranty covers the frame for 3 years but other parts for only 180 days. For a beginner who wants quiet, foldable cardio and can live with basic tracking, it covers the essentials for a fraction of the connected rowers' price.

Who it is for

beginners on a tight budget who need a folding rower

Price

$399.99 at Sunny's US store when checked.

$399.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 8 levels of magnetic resistance set with a twist knob
• Steel rail folds upright to 43.3 by 18.9 by 52.4 inches
• LCD shows time, count, calories and total count
• 250 lb max user weight
• Transportation wheels and floor stabilizers

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest price on the list at $399.99
• Strength: Sunny describes the magnetic resistance as smooth and quiet
• Strength: Folds in place for storage
• Weakness: 250 lb max user weight is the lowest here
• Weakness: Only 8 resistance levels and no Bluetooth listed
• Weakness: Parts warranty is 180 days, with 3 years on the frame

Key facts

• Price: $399.99
• Resistance: Magnetic, 8 levels
• Folded size: 43.3 x 18.9 x 52.4 in
• Max user weight: 250 lb
• Warranty: 3-year frame, 180-day parts

Where it ranks

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515 Magnetic Rowing Machine is No. 9 in our Best Rowing Machines verdict.