Echelon Row-S

Overview

The Echelon Row-S is the company's premium rower, pairing quiet magnetic resistance with a 22-inch rotating HD touchscreen that streams the brand's library of live and on-demand rowing, strength and cross-training classes. The motorized magnetic brake offers thirty-two resistance levels selected on screen or by a hand control, producing a smooth, even pull with none of the noise of an air fan, which is a deliberate fit for apartments and open-plan homes. The rotating display is the headline convenience: spin it sideways and you can follow floor workouts, yoga and strength sessions without the rower getting in the way, broadening the machine well beyond cardio. Crucially for storage-conscious buyers, the Row-S folds vertically and rolls on wheels, so it can stand against a wall when not in use. The familiar connected-fitness caveat applies, since the classes that justify the price sit behind an Echelon Premier membership and the screen is far less useful without it. Build quality is good if not quite boutique, and the magnetic stroke, while pleasant, will not satisfy an athlete who wants air-style power feedback. As a quiet, foldable, class-driven rower it competes directly with the big connected names at a slightly friendlier price.