Q1S Magnetic Rowing Machine Indoor, Dual Slide Rail, Quiet & Smooth

I've lost 70 lbs in the last two years, largely thanks to walking or running - sometimes outside, sometimes on a treadmill. Moved from a house to an apartment & the although the complex has a state of the art gym in the clubhouse, this is year five of working hard to not catch C19, and I don't want to use it. Yes, I could mask, but didn't love the thought of running with a sweaty mask or having to do trial & error to find the best mask for that job.I'm on the top floor of my building & am not the kind of neighbor who'd wake the downstairs neighbors with an hour of me thudding away on the noisy treadmill. I tried step workouts in a carpeted room, but found myself holding back. I can lift weights or use a rebounder or yoga/pilates, but nothing was really working for cardio.I started pricing ellipticals - that's basically running, right? Only no impact and no shaking the rafters for the neighbors? There's a huge price difference, and many of the budget-friendly ones either looked flimsy, or had reviews about parts coming loose or not lasting long. I went to YouTube and found a guy who did a whole How To Not Pick A Sh(odd)y Elliptical. LOL. And he gave a list of half a dozen things to look for before committing and said there was good & bad to be found at all of the price ranges. So I came back to Amazon a little more prepared about what I was looking for. It seemed like I'd have to spend $350-ish and hope mine would not die after a year.Honestly I don't know how I went from ellipticals to rowers. Maybe a "People Who Look At These Crappy Ellipticals Also Buy..." suggestion? IDK. At first glance, shopping felt similar to ellipticals. There was a huge price range & varying reviews. I did notice that there were fewer complaints about quality, stability, or durability. I went back to YouTube hoping for another How To Buy A Decent Rower video. I didn't exactly find *that,* but I did find several unboxing videos. I watched rower videos for a few days and noticed that a lot of the positive reviews/unboxings kept mentioning Merach by name.I'm a little slow on the uptake sometimes, so I went googling to see if Merach made an elliptical. LOL. And then I shopped for their specific rowers. It seemed like $350 was going to have to be the budget either way. I was still leaning elliptical for decibel level alone. Some of the rowers were really loud even in the videos.I got a notification that one rower I'd been looking at was on sale & marked down from $399 to $250-ish and there was a $50 coupon. I went to the reviews, which were almost all positive, and one man said his wife likes to work out early in the mornings & that he could not hear her even in the next room. No electricity required was also a huge plus. I decided for $200, it was worth the gamble & hit Buy Now.It took maybe 30 min to assemble by myself & would have gone faster if I had trusted the R/L on the pedals, but I put those on backwards the first time. (That's on me - it's imprinted AND marked by a sticker AND in the instructions, but I thought I knew what I was doing. hahahaha)It really is darn near silent. It's a belt and not a chain, plus I didn't get a water model. (I'm told those are louder.) Does not need external power. It is really sturdy. The seat glides easily and even that does not make any noise at all. If the display matters to you (it does not to me), you'll probably want to have 2 AAA batteries on hand. They include two cheapo/trial batteries that the instructions say won't last long & will need to be replaced. (Seems like a weird thing to cheap out on, honestly, but whatever.) Personally, I put my ipad on the ledge in front of the display and throw on an Apple Fitness rowing workout.I noticed something after mine arrived, and that was that a 3rd party delivery like Amazon voids the warranty. I don't know for sure that I have no standard company warranty, but I would have asked before purchasing. I did add the extended warranty. Maybe that will help if I need it?One nice surprise. I expected it to be sturdy while rowing. I would have returned it if it was not. But it is also sturdy when upright to be put away. I don't have to worry about the vacuum knocking it over or anything. It's sturdy, balanced, and solid. And quiet! A dream! Really happy with the purchase. Now to lose the rest of the weight. Almost to my goal!

I honestly cannot believe how high-quality this rower is for the price. It feels like an incredible bargain for such a solid piece of fitness equipment.Build & Operation: The magnetic flywheel setup makes it almost completely silent during workouts, which is fantastic for home use. The dual slide rail design provides a surprisingly smooth, balanced glide with no side-to-side wobble or instability, and the 16 levels of resistance offer plenty of range for daily cardio.Overall Impressions: Assembly was straightforward, and the compact footprint fits easily in a living room or home gym space. If you are looking for a reliable, quiet, and comfortable rowing machine without spending a fortune, this MERACH rower is an absolute steal. Easily a five-star purchase!

I am overall happy with the product. I am 6 foot tall and about 215lbs and the equipment is smooth and the interface is simple. Set up was quick and easy. However, I can only give 3 stars because the footholds are no good. They are flimsy and don’t do well at holding your feet in place. The other issue is that the range of motion is cut short because the handle rest should be about a foot further away. A simply solution for the vender would be to offer an extension for the rails. I still am able to get a good workout on it and am happy with the purchase. I might’ve been happier spending a little extra though for one that offered a better range of motion. Plus side is that it is compact.UPDATE: I increased my review by a star because the MERACH team has excellent customer service and offered a solution to fix the problem with the footholds. Only issue left now is the where the handle mount is and if that was fixed this would be a perfect product. Folks with short arms might not find it as much of an issue.

I am very happy with this purchase. For reference, I am female, 5’8, 155lbs. There is plenty of room on this machine that I think it would be a comfortable fit for most sizes. It’s super quiet, well made and easy to assemble. The directions that come with it are a little difficult to decipher, I looked up a video on YouTube and with that it was simple to put together. The display is simple and easy to use. The seat and handle bar are both comfortable even for longer workouts. Also, to store it, it easily stands up and fits against a wall or in a corner. Love this machine! I’ve worked out on it every day since I’ve gotten it!

I listened to the reviews and gave this a shot and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. It's real good it's a bit on the smaller side but it's fine it does the job. And the instructions to put this together aren't hard at all my only complaint is the seat is a bit small and hurts to sit on but you still get a good workout none the less over all I gave to say I enjoy this product and would buy it again

I went back and forth on this purchase more than I’d like to admit. For context, I’m 6’0”, 210 lbs, and I’ve used the Concept2 rower quite a bit in gyms and training classes—so I had a pretty good idea of what a good rowing experience should feel like.I couldn’t justify the cost of a Concept2 for home use, and even some of the air rower alternatives were still more than I wanted to spend. I ended up choosing this magnetic rower mainly because of the price and the fact that it’s quiet enough to use at home without waking up my kids.After a few sessions on it, I’m honestly impressed.First off, it’s very comfortable for my size. I never felt cramped or unstable, which was one of my main concerns going in. The motion is smooth, and while it’s not identical to a gym-level air rower, it’s much closer than I expected at this price point.The biggest win for me is the noise level. It’s extremely quiet compared to air rowers, which makes it realistic to use early in the morning or late at night. That alone makes it a better fit for a home setup in my situation.One small downside: I do wish the foot pedals were a bit more stationary. It’s not a dealbreaker, but that’s one area where you can tell it’s a budget-friendly machine. That said, the handle design and overall foot positioning are actually very comfortable. I’ve used other cheaper rowers where the foot placement feels too narrow or the handle/bar is awkward, and this one avoids those issues. One more slightly negative is the location omg the reel. I wish it were further forward of the feet so you could get a better and longer stroke.Is it a Concept2? No. But it’s also a fraction of the price (1/5 or less with a discount code)—and for what it is, it performs very well. If you’re a serious competitive rower, you’ll probably still want a higher-end machine. But if you’re looking for a solid, affordable, and quiet rower for home workouts, this is a really decent use of money.So far, I’ve done 3 workouts on it and I’m genuinely happy with the purchase. If anything changes over time, I’ll update this review—but right now, I’d absolutely recommend it.

Second UpdateI was hoping this would be the good news that I was able to move the foot rests back, and now get a proper catch, but that is not the case. Despite time and money invested, for me (6ft) the rail is not long enough to do that. The only conclusion is - if you're serious about rowing, get a Concept 2 (which I what I'll have to do). The problem with the Chinese clones of the Concept 2, like the R50 from Merach, is that they only cloned the hardware, and ignored the data/software portion (showing serious ignorance about the nature of serious rowing).I'd like to emphasize again that this review concerns this product, and is not a reflection on Merach. They have shown exceptional customer service. If any of their row-alike machines serve your exercise purpose, you're in good hands. If you're serious about rowing, you need to get a Concept 2.First UpdateReplaced the handle with a standard handle, and that turned out pretty well. Below some pics. The original handle is just under 16 inches wide, with a 1 inch diameter, and covered with a neoprene like rubber material. Comfortable to hold. The replacement is 19 Inches wide, with a 1.5 inch diameter, and a smooth rubber surface. It fits pretty well into the handle notch. So now I can get my full hand onto the handle, not just three fingers, each.Updated ReviewIn response to my first review, the seller contacted me and offered a refund, which I thought showed a level of customer service that we rarely ever see on Amazon anymore. I gave them a five star seller feedback. I'm using the refund to make this a better machine for me, as I still can't afford a full size model. I'll post some pics when I'm done.I'm adding a star to this review, because there are three things I actually do like, namely: 1) the spacing of the foot rests fits me perfectly (Concept 2 always felt like they were too close together); 2) the seat is better than any gym rowing seat, because it has some cushoning; and 3) I like the magnetic resistance pattern - it's consistent over the length of the stroke, and makes you work harder than a flywheel that carries momentum from one stroke to the next.All in all, if you're looking for an exercise machine that gives you a full body workout, this will absolutely do that. However, if you're into rowing, and want to exercise on a real erg, like you might at the gym, you need to keep saving your pennies, and buy a full size model.__________________________________Original ReviewOK, but not great. This is not a full size rowing machine. :-(. I'd say about 75% all around - size, quality and performance. I'll post some pics when I'm done with the modifications, but the geometry is not like those you find at the gym.The foot rests are way too far forward compared to the resting position of the handle. That means tghat for the first 3-4 inches of pushing with your legs, your arms are not doing any work (for me 6 ft; if you have extremely short arms, your experience will be different, but total height would not seem to matter). I'm trying to fix this with 3 inch Yoga blocks, that I'm fitting into the foot rests. This will give me and extra 3-4 inches of work out range.Second, the handle is too narrow and thin. I already ordered a regular replacement handle.I did save $300 compared to buying the R50, and that is really my only consolation. Had it only been $100-200, I'd feel I made a mistake. I'm hoping that when I'm done with my modifications, I have an 85% owing machine.If you're serious about rowing for exercise, even if just for fun, but you like it, BEWARE, you might want to save up and get a full size rower. Also, BEWARE, once this is assembled, you can't return it, unless you are extremely fastidious while unpacking. The styrofoam packing material is extremely brittle and inevitably breaks into pieces as you unpack the machine.

Shipping was fast. It was easy to put together and it works great. The slide is smooth and quiet. I haven’t had it long but I love it so far.

Me gustó mucho la máquina de remo. Es cómoda, práctica y permite realizar un ejercicio bastante completo sin salir de casa. En mi experiencia, el entrenamiento sí es intenso: sudo bastante y quemo aproximadamente 100 calorías por cada 10 minutos de ejercicio. Se siente el trabajo en brazos, piernas y espalda. Estoy muy satisfecho con la compra y definitivamente la recomiendo.

Excelente relación calidad precio, funciona de maravilla

El producto tomó algo de tiempo en llegar, el armado fue muy sencillo pero la pantalla no funcionó. Servicio al cliente se comunicó conmigo al poco tiempo y me brindó una solución. Estoy satisfecho con el producto.

La esperaba con ansia!!! Desde que llegó la arnamos de inmediato y la empezamos a usar!!! Si es lo que esperaba, fue super facil de armar, todo venia muy bien empacado y con el instructivo bien indicado!!! La calidad muy buena!!! Y con un potencial de entrenamiento muy amplio tiene 16 resistencias asi que tenemos mucho para aprovechar en el incremento de fuerza, estoy muy feliz con esta compra!!! Y lo recomiendo ampliamente, haciendolo de manera correcta y aprovechandolo al máximo es un ejercicio muy completo!!! Gracias!!!

Excelente máquina de remo. Silenciosa, estética y puede guardarse verticalmente de manera fácil . Solo le cambiaría ese color café tipo madera.Pero se ve bonita y funciona muy bien para el precio