Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5639 Full Motion Rower
The budget rower that actually rows. Sunny's magnetic rower offers smooth, quiet resistance with full-arm motion—the best cheap rowing machine available.
Our Verdict
Budget rower that actually rows—magnetic resistance with full arm motion at the lowest price point. Good for rowing beginners.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Very affordable
- •Magnetic resistance (quiet)
- •Full arm motion
- •Folds for storage
- •LCD monitor
✗ Cons
- •Lighter flywheel
- •Basic build quality
- •Limited resistance range
- •Smaller user capacity
Specifications
| Resistance | Magnetic (8 levels) |
| Motion | Full arm sweep |
| Folded Size | 37" x 19" |
| Max User | 250 lbs |
| Monitor | LCD |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Budget home gyms
- ✓Apartment dwellers
- ✓Rowing beginners
Not For
- ✗Serious rowers
- ✗Users over 220 lbs
- ✗High-intensity training
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