This has to be the best deal I've seen this Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend: the Echelon Row-S is down to $544.53 on Amazon. That’s more than $1,000 off the price Amazon lists ($1,599.99). What’s wilder is that Echelon lists the MSRP as $2,179.50—that’s an incredible saving of $1,634.97!
Fit&Well has reviewed the Echelon Smart Rower, an older model that doesn’t have a built-in screen, and still gave it four stars and placed it on our list of the best rowing machines. Fit&Well’s reviewer liked the foldable design, quiet magnetic resistance, and easy-to-change resistance.
The only thing that you need to consider before buying is that, like other connected rowing machines, you need to be prepared to pay a monthly subscription to the app. This gives you access to live and on-demand classes, which is the main attraction of this type of home cardio machine.
Echelon’s subscription is $39.99 a month (Hydrow’s is $44 a month), but that drops to $33.33 if you pay for a year upfront ($399.99.) Amazon’s deal includes a 30-day trial.
The Row-S has an overall rating of 4.3/5 stars on Amazon, over a total of 258 ratings. 69% of the reviewers gave it the full 5/5 stars and couldn't fault it, but several users gave it a lower rating due to the need to purchase the app in order to gain full access to the display. Customers also complained that it is heavy, but we noted that it was easy to assemble if you had two people on the job.
If you want to see your other options, you'll be pleased to know we've been monitoring all the deals since the start of November and collating them in this Black Friday rowing machine deals round-up.
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Get better than Black Friday savings with up to 53% off these gym-quality dumbbells—they're now at their lowest-ever priceDeal Dumbbells are a convenient and easy way to get into weight training—and right now you can pick up a set at Amazon for less than half price
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There's a shoe for everyone in Hoka's December sale—I should know, I test them for a livingDeal Hoka shoes are so good they’ll make you forget about other brands
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Make the most of the last few hours of Cyber Monday with this 25% off deal on my favorite sports sandalsDeal Get a pair of Keen Hyperport H2s ready for summer next year
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I haven't seen a WaterRower discount since before the pandemic—but there's £200 off at Amazon for Cyber Monday right nowDeal If you're shopping in the UK for a bargain on a great rowing machine, I recommend this rare reduction on a WaterRower
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It's now or never—with $95 off, this Cyber Monday Apple AirPods Pro 2 deal will sell out fastDeal Apple's feature-packed in-ear headphones are at their lowest-ever price and a superb choice for running, cycling or any kind of exercise
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Hello Cyber Monday! Zappos just slashed the price of New Balance’s top trail shoe in halfDeal One of New Balance's most advanced trail running shoes, usually $200, is now down to $100
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I'm a fitness writer and this is hands down the best kettlebell deal I've seen in the Cyber Monday salesDeal Get a 20lb cast iron kettlebell for a little over $1 per lb of weight
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Want to get fit at home? This Wattbike exercise bike is a sure bet and it's reduced by $600 to its lowest-ever price for Black FridayDeal But hurry—this deal is set to end on December 2
