Ergatta vs. Hydrow

How does Hydrow stack up against Ergatta?

WHY MEMBERS CHOOSE ERGATTA

Unmatched Content Variety

Best games in fitness, relaxing scenic rows around the world, and premium studio classes - all working together to keep you engaged and build a lasting fitness habit.

Elegant and Compact

Made for the home, not the gym. Handcrafted out of wood in the USA, our rowers are designated to fit into your home, with a storage footprint the size of a barstool.

SAVE $138 PER YEAR

Save over $10 per month with Ergatta membership compared to Hydrow: $390 vs. $528. Ergatta rowers are also functional without a membership.

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STORES EASILY

Ergatta is about 2’ x 2’ in storage and 7’ x 2’ in use. Ergatta rowers store in the space of a barstool and can be easily wheeled around by one person. Hydrow requires additional hardware to be purchased and installed for vertical storage.

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GAME FEATURE: WAVELENGTH

Ergatta’s most addictive game yet. Dodge boring workouts with dynamic gameplay, endless paths to winning, and a Star-based scoring system that unlocks new levels and benefits.

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Artfully Designed

Backed by WaterRower’s three decades of handcrafted tradition. Made using premium Appalachian hardwoods for longevity, dimensional stability, and appealing aesthetics.

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"LIFE-CHANGING"

"Hydrow and Ergatta are both sleek machines - Hydrow more modern, Ergatta more classically attractive. I went with Ergatta because I’ve tried the streaming fitness class thing and it doesn’t seem to stick for me, even when they’re good. I didn’t know what to think about the gaming concept, but once I tried it, it really clicked for me. It’s been life-changing for me because I actually look forward to working out. That’s never happened to me before." -Kye, Ergatta Member

The Best Rower for Beginners

New to Rowing? Ergatta is the Rower for you. Learn to row with us, with beginner-friendly tools like personalized form feedback, streaming studio classes, expert instruction from top coaches, and a wide variety of beginner programming.

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Premium Studio Classes

Hop on and off the rower with the CityRow team for coached workouts covering HIIT, endurance, mobility, and strength. Coaches put the spotlight on technique and form, coach you through tough intervals, and emphasize injury prevention.

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Scenic rows

Explore dozens of waterways around the world, from urban rivers to tropical lagoons and everything in between. New locations are added every few months, with both forward-facing and more traditional backward-facing options.

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Smooth & Natural

Feel like you’re on the water with the glide of each nearly-silent stroke. Our water-based rowers are easy on the back with evenly-distributed, automatically-adjusting resistance. Fill tank once & done. Minimal maintenance required.

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Why water resistance is best

Easy on the back

Resistance is evenly distributed throughout the stroke, taking strain off your back while making your arms and core pick up more of the work.

Smooth, dynamic resistance

Resistance adjusts with your effort, meaning harder strokes meet more resistance, just like paddling in the water. No complicated settings to maneuver.

Nearly silent

The quiet, soothing sound of water won’t wake your housemates and spares you from Hydrow’s high-pitched electromagnetic buzz.

What our members say

What I was waiting for

"Personally, I've never found the cheeriness of workout instructors to be very motivating. I also have little interest in pretending I am rowing on real water, like Hydrow."

- Mark C.

Member Since Sep 2020

Not a gamer

"LOVE the "gaming" feel even though I'm not a gamer. But it makes it something to focus on as I row. It was difficult to find time to exercise but with this beautiful rower, I jump on daily."

- Michael O.

Member since Feb 2022

Most Addicting Home Fitness Workout

"It's beautiful, compact and gives you a rocket of a workout every time you strap in. The content options are endless and I love exploring new rows/challenges. Our peloton is collecting dust next to the Ergatta which has become our #1 go to for all our in home workouts."

- Lauren G

Member since Jan 2023

Life changing and so much fun!

"Oh my gosh it is slick. To have something so connected with your actual actions is so much more motivating than an instructor who isn't really there. To be able to see your progression in a clear way is very motivating. I use my rower daily."

- Robbie H.

Member since July 2020