WaterRower Original Oak with S4 BLE Monitor
The WaterRower Oak rowing machine with S4 monitor is a handcrafted water rower built from natural oak wood at WaterRower's Rhode Island workshop, using a water-filled flywheel for resistance that closely mimics rowing on open water. As a waterrower natural rowing machine s4 built with an unstained finish, it ships with the S4 BLE monitor for in-workout data and Bluetooth connectivity to apps like WaterRower Connect and CityRow, and at 181 Amazon reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, it is the most affordable of the three premium wood WaterRower listings in our catalog.
- Natural oak wood with a light, unstained finish, distinct from the darker Ash and Walnut siblings in this catalog
- Handcrafted in Rhode Island from sustainably sourced Appalachian hardwood, genuinely USA made
- Water resistance scales directly with effort and produces the closest sound to rowing on real water of any resistance type
- The most affordable of the three premium wood WaterRower listings we carry
- S4 BLE monitor pairs with WaterRower Connect and CityRow over Bluetooth, a genuine waterrower rowing machine with s4 experience straight out of the box
Where the WaterRower Oak lands against the other rowing machines in our catalog: Beats the Club and Walnut siblings on price, ties them on resistance feel and capacity, Beats the Sunny AquaStrive on wood construction and craftsmanship, loses to it on price, Loses to the Concept2 RowErg trio on weight capacity, wins on noise for shared-wall apartments.
Which rider are you?
From this page to your first ride
Read the tested review
Specs, the oak versus ash naming mix-up worth knowing, and what 181 owners actually say, all on one page.
Check today's price
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Assemble, fill, and row the same week
Most owners describe assembly as straightforward; fill the tank with water and a water treatment tablet before your first session.
Why the Oak earns its spot in this class
The closest resistance feel to rowing on real water
Water resistance comes from paddles turning inside a filled tank, scaling with effort the way air resistance does, but with a rushing, splashing sound instead of a whir. Among the three resistance types we carry, magnetic, air, and water, this is the one most owners describe as feeling like the real thing.
Furniture-grade construction that earns its price
Handcrafted from sustainably sourced hardwood in Rhode Island, this is built to sit out permanently as a piece of furniture rather than fold away after each session, the same construction philosophy as its Ash and Walnut siblings.
What owners keep saying
We found one independent hands-on review of this WaterRower with the S4 monitor. BarBend's testing team specifically tested the oak finish and rated its solid wood frame, quiet water resistance, and single-strap footrest firsthand. The quotes below come from that one review, so treat them as one detailed account.
There are zero parts that feel loose or like they might fall off.
durabilityAnd I would like the handlebar much more if it were slightly longer.
fitNatural oak, water resistance, and the lowest price of our three WaterRower listings.
Shop on Amazon →The honest cons
- 300 lb weight capacity, the same ceiling as the rest of the WaterRower trio and lower than some budget water rowers
- No warranty length is stated anywhere in this listing's own data, so we cannot confirm coverage terms
- One verified owner reported a cracked water tank after the third use, a real defect report worth knowing even though it is 1 of 181 reviews
- Stores upright rather than folding flat, which needs ceiling clearance a folding budget rower does not
WaterRower Oak vs Club vs Walnut vs Sunny AquaStrive
All three WaterRower listings in our catalog share the same WaterFlywheel resistance, S4 BLE monitor, and 300 lb capacity. Wood species, finish, and price are what actually separate them.
| Oak (this page) | Club (Ash) | Walnut | Sunny AquaStrive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Oak, natural finish | Ash, stained | Solid walnut | Alloy steel, no wood |
| Resistance | Water | Water | Water | Water |
| Weight capacity | 300 lb | 300 lb | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Review base | 181 reviews, 4.5 | 197 reviews, 4.4 | 163 reviews, 4.6 | Not available in our data |
| Our take | Lowest price of the wood trio | Classic entry flagship finish | Priciest, highest rated of the trio | Budget steel-frame alternative |
| Spec | WaterRower Original Oak with S4 BLE Monitor |
|---|---|
| Resistance | Water, WaterFlywheel paddle system |
| Wood | Oak, natural color finish, handcrafted in Rhode Island (USA made) |
| Weight capacity | 300 lb |
| Dimensions | 82 in L x 22 in W x 20 in H |
| Weight | About 84 lb empty frame (38 kg per spec sheet), about 103.5 lb once the tank is filled with water |
| Monitor | S4 BLE, Bluetooth, compatible with WaterRower Connect and CityRow apps |
| Power | 4 AA batteries required (included) |
| Storage | Stores upright on end rather than folding flat |
| Warranty | Not specified in this listing's data |
FAQ
Is this the WaterRower Ash or the WaterRower Oak?
This exact listing is Oak. WaterRower's Ash model is a separate listing in our catalog, the Club, handcrafted in stained solid ash rather than natural oak. If you have seen this product called 'Ash' elsewhere, that is a labeling mix-up on the naming side, not a change in the wood itself; every spec field on this listing's own data confirms oak.
Is this the waterrower club rowing machine with s4 monitor?
No, this listing is the Oak model, not the Club. The Club is a separate ASIN in our catalog, handcrafted in stained solid ash rather than natural oak, though the two share the same S4 BLE monitor, 300 lb capacity, and 82 by 22 by 20 inch frame. If you specifically want the Club, look for it by that name in our WaterRower lineup.
Where can I read more waterrower rowing machine with s4 reviews before buying?
We pulled from all 10 available Amazon review excerpts for this exact ASIN above; the pattern is consistently positive on smoothness and build quality, with one verified cracked-tank defect worth reading before you order.
What is this WaterRower's weight capacity?
300 lb across all three of our premium wood WaterRower listings, oak, ash, and walnut. If you need a higher stated capacity, our budget JOROTO water rower in this catalog is rated to 400 lb.
How much does the WaterRower Oak weigh, empty versus filled?
About 84 lb as an empty frame per the manufacturer's spec sheet, and about 103.5 lb once you fill the tank with water for use. Both figures come from the same listing and describe two different states of the same machine, not a conflict.
Do I need a subscription to use the S4 monitor?
No, the S4 BLE monitor works standalone for time, distance, and stroke data. Bluetooth lets it connect to WaterRower Connect or CityRow if you want app-based tracking, but nothing about the base machine requires a paid account.
How does a water rower compare to an air rower like the Concept2?
Both scale resistance with effort, unlike magnetic rowers, which use fixed preset levels. The difference is sound and feel: air resistance is a whir, closer to a box fan, while water resistance is a whoosh that more closely mimics rowing on open water. Neither is objectively better; it comes down to which sound and feel you would rather have in your space.
Is there a warranty on this WaterRower?
This listing's own data does not state a warranty length, so we are not going to guess at one. If warranty coverage is a deciding factor for you, we would recommend confirming directly with WaterRower or the seller before you order.
The verdict
The short version: this waterrower oak rowing machine with s4 monitor is the entry point into WaterRower's handcrafted wood lineup, built from natural oak with a light, natural finish rather than a stained or dark wood. It shares the same WaterFlywheel resistance system, S4 BLE monitor, and 82 by 22 by 20 inch footprint as its Ash and Walnut siblings, and it sits at the lowest price of the three. Owners consistently describe it as a smooth, quiet, genuinely furniture-grade piece that stores upright rather than folding away.
Buy this one if the natural, light-oak look appeals to you and you want the most affordable way into a real handcrafted WaterRower. Choose the Club (stained ash) or Walnut siblings instead if you prefer a darker wood finish, and understand upfront that mechanically, all three are the same machine.
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