YOSUDA Magnetic/Water Rowing Machine for Home - Rower Machine Use with Bluetooth, App Supported, Rowing Machine for Taller Power Athletes, Comfortable Seat Cushion

Assembly is pretty easy, definitely straight forward. The rower is sturdy and has a quiet, smooth action to it. I definitely recommend it.

Quiet, easy set up/ assembly. Works great. Just like the rowers I used to use at the gym and for crossfit. Great resistance. Comfortable seat. Sturdy machine, great value for the price! And easy to pull up into a corner of my room on days I'm not using.

After several sessions on this YOSUDA rower, I can confidently say it’s a solid option—especially for home workouts. While not flawless, it’s feature-rich and thoughtfully engineered for taller users and high-intensity routines.🚣 Smooth Ride & Quiet OperationThe magnetic resistance system, paired with a 15lb flywheel and recessed rollers, delivers a silky pull that’s impressively quiet—great for apartments or early morning workouts. As seen on page 3, the 16 resistance levels give plenty of room to grow and adjust intensity without jerky transitions.📏 Great for Taller AthletesThe 53.1" extended slide rail and 400 lb weight capacity make this rower perfect for taller users (up to 6’6", per page 3). I’m 6’3", and the stroke feels full and natural—something most compact rowers lack.📱 App-Connected & FoldableI appreciate the Bluetooth connectivity (compatible with Kinomap) and sleek digital monitor for stat tracking. And the foldable frame (shown on page 4) makes it easier to store in small spaces—just 3.1 sq ft when folded.⚠️ Minor QuirksWhile it was mostly easy to assemble, the instructions could’ve been clearer. Also, it’s a large machine once fully set up, so make sure you’ve got the space if you don’t plan to fold it often.✅ Pros:Exceptionally smooth and quiet glideExcellent for tall and heavy users (53.1" rail, 400 lb capacity)16 resistance levels for progressive trainingFoldable and app-compatible for smart tracking❌ Cons:Instruction manual could be improvedSlightly bulky footprint when unfoldedOverall:This YOSUDA rower punches well above its price point. If you’re looking for a serious cardio machine with pro-level features, it delivers. Just be ready to commit a little space.

I've had the machine for about 11 months now, and am happy with the performance. I believe I probably have over 50,000 strokes on it by now so it has gotten a fair test. I'm not certain of the total stokes on it cuz the overall total rolls over at 10,000. It's done that a number of times now. Was not difficult to set up. I initially noted some clicking noises while rowing and isolated these to the place where the main rail joined to the front frame. A small piece of cardboard (like the back of a note pad) helped to silence that. I also tinkered with the seat stop near the front of the main rail. I found that I would bottom out on this and did not care for the clack when the seat would hit the rubber stop. Inititally I added a small piece of foam cushion (headliner from an apholstery project) to the front of the seat where it hit the bumper. That had mixed results. I eventually removed the rubber "button" bumper altogether and added a foam rubber cushion about 3/4" square to the stationary spot where the seat can hit it at the bottom of the stroke. This had the benefit of allowing the seat to come about 3/4" closer to the wheel which I liked because it allows you to scrunch yourself closer to the wheel at the start of the stroke. Seemed to feel appropriate to me and is quieter this way with very little impact at the bottom of the stroke. The seat is OK but I sometimes fold a bath towel and add that as an additional cushion. The machine is quiet and has stayed that way. It does not have any "entertainment" as the display is just basic parameters of stroke count, time, pace (strokes per minute) and calorie count. I think that the calorie count is a very simple function of strokes as it shows exactly 200 calories at 1400 strokes. I'm not sure it is sensitive to the load setting or your pace. I kind of doubt it but I don't care. I don't watch the display, but have the unit faced towards a TV and generally watch something that engages me to keep going. You can get a pretty good workout in the last hour of the original Die Hard. That keeps you from constantly looking at your stroke count and thinking "Oh crap. I'm only half way to my goal...". Bottom line is this thing does what is says it does and for a rather modest price compared to some of the wind and water versions, and it's quiet enough to accommodate Bruce Willis movies, ...or even Hallmark or Nicholas Sparks if you are so inclined.

I generally only read one or five star reviews. I'm giving the rowing machine a five as the quality seems very good, sometimes too good. I'm 6' 2", 215 pounds and it accommodates my size with no difficulty. It's quiet, but heavy--which may not be a bad thing. The company painted all the fasteners, even those with allen-type heads. The problem with the paint is that it coats the inside of the head, making it difficult to insert the supplied allen wrench, but as long as you have a variety of allen wrenches, you can find one that fits--not a big deal.The unit sits very low to the ground; that's fine for younger folks, but at 80 years old with two knee replacements, it sat far too close to the floor. The fix was simple: I had two plywood boxes that are four inches high. I sat the legs of the unit on top of the boxes, which of course, raised the unit, making it much easier to mount.The slide action was very smooth and quiet, and I was able to fully extend my legs with each pull. The range of the resistance seems more than adequate: the low ends is an easy pull; the high end is very difficult for me.I like the rowing machine over a stationary bike as you work your arms and legs, and I think it's a better workout. I'd buy it again or recommend it to a friend.