Hydrow Wave Foldable 16in Touchscreen
The Hydrow Wave rowing machine is Hydrow's compact, foldable rower, built 30 percent smaller than the flagship Origin around a 16 inch HD touchscreen, a built-in speaker, and the same electromagnetic drag resistance. It weighs 102 lbs, folds upright for storage, supports up to 375 lbs, and ships with a free 30-day membership trial before a $50/month fee applies.
- About 30 percent smaller and 43 lbs lighter than the Origin, per Hydrow's own comparison data on this listing, while running the same electromagnetic drag resistance
- Folds upright, and multiple clean owner reports specifically praise how easily it tucks into a corner or small room
- Hydrow's own listing states plainly what happens without a membership: you can still row, just without the connected features, the same clarity the Origin's listing gives
- This exact ASIN's own spec field lists heart rate as a tracked metric, a data point the Origin's equivalent listing does not carry
- All 8 review excerpts we checked for this listing held up clean with no naming conflicts or contradicted specs, an unusually clean sample for a connected rower
Where the Wave lands against the other rowing machines in our catalog: Loses to the Hydrow Origin on screen size, beats it on footprint and item weight, Loses to the Aviron StrongGo on weight capacity and membership flexibility, since Aviron's listing sells its membership separately rather than folding it into the base experience, Beats the NordicTrack RW700 on weight capacity and carries a documented, listing-confirmed membership structure the RW700's source data does not detail.
Which rider are you?
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Read the honest review
Specs, the exact membership terms in Hydrow's own words, and how the Wave stacks up against the larger Origin.
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Fold-test it in your space first
Confirm your room fits the 80 by 19 inch footprint in use, and budget separately for the Upright Storage Kit if you plan to fold it away between sessions.
Why the Wave earns its spot in this class
A real size cut, not just a smaller number on paper
Hydrow's own listing calls the Wave 30 percent smaller than the Origin, and the manufacturer's own comparison data backs that up: 19 inches wide and 102 lbs against the Origin's 25 inches and 145 lbs, a difference substantial enough to matter in a tight room.
The only Hydrow in this catalog with heart rate in its own metrics field
This ASIN's own Features & Specs data specifically lists Heart Rate as a tracked metric, a field the Origin's listing does not carry the same way, making the Wave the more data-focused pick of Hydrow's two connected rowers.
What owners keep saying
We found real owner language for this Hydrow Wave rowing machine from two independent outlets, Garage Gym Reviews and BarBend, each reviewing the Wave by name against its 16 inch screen. Their testers cover noise level around housemates, the frame's impact-resistant build, and a Wi-Fi reconnect step needed after moving the machine. This reflects two outside reviewers' accounts rather than a broad customer sample.
You can easily get a workout in without disturbing your fellow housemates.
noiseThe black polycarbonate frame is sure to hold up for years, as it's a highly impact-resistant material.
durabilityYou'll need to log back in once you set the rower up in your new desired location.
value30 percent smaller than the Origin, folds upright, and runs the same Hydrow class library.
Shop on Amazon →The honest cons
- The 16 inch screen is 6 inches smaller than the Origin's 22 inch display, a real tradeoff for the smaller frame
- Same $50/month membership as the Origin after the 30-day trial, and it gates the same touchscreen, stats, and workout library
- Amazon's 3.9 out of 5 is the lowest rating among the seven rowers in this batch, with two 1-star reviews in our clean sample specifically citing software bugs and membership value
- The Upright Storage Kit that makes the fold-and-store feature complete is sold separately, not included with the machine
Hydrow Wave vs Hydrow Origin vs Aviron StrongGo vs NordicTrack RW700
The Wave is the compact pick among Hydrow's own lineup and the connected rowers in this catalog. Screen size and footprint are where these four actually separate.
| Hydrow Wave | Hydrow Origin | Aviron StrongGo | NordicTrack RW700 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 16 in touchscreen | 22 in rotating touchscreen | None built in; connects to your own iPad | Not stated in our source data |
| Resistance | Electromagnetic drag | Electromagnetic drag | Dual air and magnetic, up to 100 lb | Magnetic, 1-26 tension |
| Item weight | 102 lb | 145 lb | 105 lb | 107.7 lb |
| Weight capacity | 375 lb | 375 lb | 507 lb | 300 lb |
| Membership | $50/month after trial, required for screen and stats | $50/month after trial, required for screen and stats | Sold separately per Aviron's listing | Not detailed in our source data |
| Our take | Smallest Hydrow, same content library, smaller screen | Biggest screen, largest footprint | No built-in screen cost, brings your own iPad | Magnetic-only, no connected-content details available |
| Spec | Hydrow Wave Foldable 16in Touchscreen |
|---|---|
| Resistance | Electromagnetic drag, adjustable |
| Screen | 16 in HD touchscreen, built-in speaker |
| Membership | Free 30-day trial included; $50/month after, required for the touchscreen, stats, and workout library. Rowing itself still works without it, per Hydrow's own listing |
| Weight capacity | 375 lbs |
| Dimensions | 80 in L x 19 in W x 43 in H |
| Item weight | 102 lbs, about 30 percent lighter than the Origin's 145 lbs |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Metrics tracked | Heart rate, per this ASIN's own Features & Specs field, a metric not listed on the Origin's equivalent field |
| Storage | Folds upright; Upright Storage Kit sold separately |
| Colors | Available in five bold colors per the listing; this capture shows Pirate Black |
| Warranty | 1-year manufacturer warranty on parts and mechanical defects, supported directly by Hydrow |
| Included | Rowing machine, console, assembly hardware |
FAQ
Does the Hydrow Wave rowing machine work without a membership?
Yes, Hydrow's own listing states you can still row without one, just without the connected features. The touchscreen, stats, and full workout library specifically require an active membership, which costs $50/month after a free 30-day trial, the same terms Hydrow states for the larger Origin.
How much smaller is the Wave than the Hydrow Origin?
About 30 percent, per Hydrow's own listing copy, and the manufacturer's side-by-side comparison data on this ASIN backs that up with real numbers: 19 inches wide and 102 lbs for the Wave against 25 inches and 145 lbs for the Origin. The tradeoff is screen size, 16 inches here against the Origin's 22 inches.
Is the Hydrow Wave worth it if I am tight on space?
If a smaller footprint and lighter frame matter more to you than the largest possible screen, yes, based on both the spec sheet and multiple clean owner reports specifically praising how easily it folds into a corner or small room. Just budget separately for the Upright Storage Kit, which the listing sells apart from the machine.
Why is the Hydrow Wave rated lower than the Origin?
Amazon shows 3.9 out of 5 for the Wave against 4.0 for the Origin. Hydrow Wave rowing machine reviews in our sample checked out unusually clean, every excerpt held up against this exact model's own specs, so the lower number reflects real, unfiltered owner sentiment rather than a contaminated review pool. Two 1-star reviews in the clean sample specifically cite software bugs and membership cost as their reasons.
What is the weight capacity of the Hydrow Wave?
375 lbs, the same figure Hydrow states for the Origin, and consistent across every source field for this listing with no conflicting number found.
Does the Wave track heart rate?
This ASIN's own Features & Specs field specifically lists Heart Rate as a tracked metric, a data point that is not listed the same way on the Origin's equivalent spec field, making the Wave the more heart-rate-focused of Hydrow's two connected rowers in our catalog.
The verdict
The short version: this Hydrow rowing machine trades screen size for a genuinely smaller footprint, and the tradeoff is honest rather than hidden. At 19 inches wide and 102 lbs against the Origin's 25 inches and 145 lbs, the Wave is built for a room that cannot fit the flagship. It carries the exact same membership terms as the Origin though, stated directly in the listing: after the free 30-day trial, $50/month unlocks the touchscreen, stats, and workout library, and without it you can still row, just without any of that. Amazon's 3.9 out of 5 across 126 owners is the lowest rating in this batch, and unlike some other connected rowers in this catalog, all 8 review excerpts we checked held up clean against this exact model's own specs.
Buy it if the smaller frame matters more than screen size and you are committed to the $50/month membership long-term. Skip it if you want the biggest possible screen, since the Origin's 22 inches beats this by 6 full inches.
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