Rowing trains legs, back, arms and endurance in one movement. Our five rowing machines differ mainly in the type of resistance: magnetic on the RA11, RA20 and RA12, water on the RA18 Pro and magnetic plus air on the RA10 Pro. They also differ in maximum load, space and features, and the RA12 has moving 3D rowing arms.
All models at a glance: rowing machines
The differences at a glance
| Feature | RA11 Magnetic | RA20 PowerGen | RA12 3D Rower | RA18 Pro | RA10 Pro |
| Resistance | Magnetic brake, 16 levels | Magnetic brake, 32 levels | Magnetic brake, 32 levels | water, increases with your pulling force | Magnetic and air, 16 levels |
| Max. user weight | 135 kg | 150 kg | 110 kg | 130 kg | 150 kg |
| Set-up dimensions (L × W × H) | 163.5 × 45 × 60 cm | 159 × 43 × 78 cm | 198 × 65 × 116 cm | 195 × 51.8 × 52 cm | 272 × 52.5 × 110 cm |
| Storage | upright, approx. 0.27 m² | upright, approx. 0.23 m² | foldable, 89 × 65 × 149 cm | foldable, 73.6 × 51.8 × 102 cm | foldable, 137 × 46 × 206.5 cm |
| Weight | 22 kg | 31 kg | 50 kg | 29 kg | 50 kg |
| Apps | Kinomap, YPOOFIT, Zwift | Kinomap, YPOOFIT, Zwift | Kinomap, Zwift | Kinomap | – |
| Frame | Steel, dual rail | Aluminium | Aluminium rail | Wood | – |
| Extras | Tablet and bottle holder, power from its own generator | Tablet holder, USB-C power supply | Moving 3D rowing arms, control knob, tablet holder | Refillable water tank | Ergometer function, 12 programmes, heart rate programmes |
The five in action
Choose the RA11 Magnetic if …
- you want to get started: It is the most affordable of the four.
- the machine should be light: At 22 kg it is easy to move and stand upright.
- there is no socket nearby: The built-in generator produces its own power.
Choose the RA20 PowerGen if …
- you want to fine-tune the resistance: 32 levels.
- you have the least floor space: Stood upright it needs only about 0.23 m².
- you weigh more than 135 kg: It supports up to 150 kg.
Choose the RA12 if …
- you want to train your arms and shoulders more: The moving 3D rowing arms allow a freer pulling motion than a cable.
- you are very tall: It suits body heights from about 140 to 220 cm.
- the machine should be put away after training: It folds and has transport wheels.
Choose the RA18 Pro if …
- you like the feel of real water: The resistance increases with your pulling force, just like in a boat.
- the machine should match your interior: The frame is made of wood.
Choose the RA10 Pro if …
- you want to train by power output: Ergometer function, 12 programmes and heart rate programmes.
- you pull hard: Magnetic and air resistance combined, load capacity up to 150 kg.
How water and magnetic resistance feel in training is explained in detail in our article Water rower or magnetic rower?
Frequently asked questions
Which rowing machine needs the least space?
The RA20: stood upright it needs only about 0.23 m². The RA11 follows with about 0.27 m². The RA12, RA18 Pro and RA10 Pro can be folded.
Up to what body weight are the rowing machines suitable?
The RA10 Pro and RA20 support up to 150 kg, the RA11 up to 135 kg, the RA18 Pro up to 130 kg and the RA12 up to 110 kg.
Can I row with apps?
Yes, the RA11 and RA20 connect via Bluetooth to Kinomap, YPOOFIT and Zwift, the RA12 to Kinomap and Zwift, the RA18 Pro to Kinomap.
Which rowing machine has the finest resistance?
The RA20 and RA12 with 32 magnetic levels each. The RA18 Pro has no levels: the water resistance grows with your pulling force.
All five rowing machines in the shop
