# Hydrow Wave: specs and price

**Price (US):** $1495 at hydrow.com (Standing retail price (~$1,495-$1,500)), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 10 rowing machines we track it is #6 cheapest of 10; category median $1435.
**Brand:** Hydrow
**Released:** 2022
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 35/100, #7 of 12 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $1495 |
| Brand | Hydrow |
| Released | 2022 |
| Resistance type | magnetic |
| Max user weight (lb) | 375 |
| Footprint (in) | 80 x 19 |
| Foldable | No |
| Monitor or touchscreen | 16-inch HD touchscreen (fixed, non-swiveling) |
| Subscription required | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 102 |

## Where it stands

At $1495, the Hydrow Wave is #6 cheapest of the 10 rowing machines we track, where the median is $1435. On the spec sheet, its max user weight of 375 lb is below the median of the 12, its weight of 102 lb is above the median of the 12, and its release year of 2022 is at the median of the 5. By release date, it is among the newer of the 5 we date.

## What reviewers say

Four whitelisted testers (Garage Gym Reviews, BarBend, Reviewed, TechRadar) all recommend the Hydrow Wave as a sturdy, compact, cheaper alternative to the original Hydrow with immersive instructor-led rowing. All praise its stable frame and smooth electromagnetic resistance; all flag the pricey required membership. None reported instrument-measured numbers, so tested=false throughout; all four sources survived quote verification with every cited quote confirmed as a literal substring. (Based on 4 reviews, 2023-09-08–2026-01-10.)

Praised: Sturdy, stable frame with no wobble despite the smaller, lighter build; Immersive instructor-led scenic workouts and beginner-friendly programming; Smooth, quiet electromagnetic resistance that mimics on-water rowing; More compact and several hundred dollars cheaper than the original Hydrow.
Flagged: Requires a pricey monthly membership (quoted $38-$50/mo) to get full value; Frame doesn't fold and the vertical storage kit is sold separately; 16-inch screen doesn't swivel or tilt, awkward for off-rower workouts; Heavy at ~102 lbs with front-weighted balance, not easy to move.
Disagreement: Reviewed hit an occasional 'fairly loud snapping noise' that it flagged as a possible defect, whereas GGR, BarBend, and TechRadar all described the resistance as consistently quiet and smooth. Quoted membership price also drifted over time and by region: $38/mo (Reviewed, 2023), $44/mo (GGR and BarBend), and $50/£50 a month (TechRadar, 2026).
Sources: Garage Gym Reviews (2025-03-28, garagegymreviews.com), BarBend (2024-06-17, barbend.com), Reviewed (2023-09-08, reviewed.com), TechRadar (2026-01-10, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Hydrow Wave?**

Four whitelisted testers (Garage Gym Reviews, BarBend, Reviewed, TechRadar) all recommend the Hydrow Wave as a sturdy, compact, cheaper alternative to the original Hydrow with immersive instructor-led rowing. All praise its stable frame and smooth electromagnetic resistance; all flag the pricey required membership. None reported instrument-measured numbers, so tested=false throughout; all four sources survived quote verification with every cited quote confirmed as a literal substring. Praised: Sturdy, stable frame with no wobble despite the smaller, lighter build; Immersive instructor-led scenic workouts and beginner-friendly programming; Smooth, quiet electromagnetic resistance that mimics on-water rowing; More compact and several hundred dollars cheaper than the original Hydrow. Flagged: Requires a pricey monthly membership (quoted $38-$50/mo) to get full value; Frame doesn't fold and the vertical storage kit is sold separately; 16-inch screen doesn't swivel or tilt, awkward for off-rower workouts; Heavy at ~102 lbs with front-weighted balance, not easy to move. (From 4 tester reviews.)

**How much does the Hydrow Wave cost?**

The Hydrow Wave has a US price of $1495 (Standing retail price (~$1,495-$1,500)), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Hydrow Wave compare on price?**

At $1495, the Hydrow Wave is #6 cheapest of the 10 rowing machines we track, where the median is $1435.

**When was the Hydrow Wave released?**

The Hydrow Wave was released 2022.

**What are the Hydrow Wave's key specs?**

Hydrow Wave (Hydrow): resistance type magnetic, max user weight lb 375, footprint in 80 x 19, foldable No, monitor or touchscreen 16-inch HD touchscreen (fixed, non-swiveling). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://hydrow.com/products/rowers/hydrow-wave/ (hydrow.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://barbend.com/hydrow-wave-rower-review/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/rowing-machines/hydrow-wave/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Hydrow Wave price of record was $1495 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/rowing-machines/hydrow-wave/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl