Best Cardio, ranked

Our top cardio pick is RowErg Rowing Machine (GymGear Score 91/100), narrowly ahead of the AssaultBike Classic (89). Below is the full ranking of 18 options, each scored on build quality, owner rating, value, and review confidence — how we score. 4 of them are discounted right now, and a live deal moves a product up the ranking.

1RowErg Rowing Machine
RowErg Rowing Machine

Concept2

4.9Top Pick
91
Score
2AssaultBike Classic
AssaultBike Classic

Assault Fitness

4.7Best Value
89
Score
3SkiErg
SkiErg

Concept2

4.9
88
Score
4Echo Bike
Echo Bike

Rogue Fitness

4.8
87
Score
5BikeErg
BikeErg

Concept2

4.8
85
Score
6Blitz Ski Trainer
Blitz Ski Trainer

Bells of Steel

77
Score
33% off
$870.99
$1,292.99
82
Score
79
Score
15% off
$1,699
$1,999
10Peloton Bike+
Peloton Bike+

Peloton

4.7
80
Score
11AssaultRunner Pro
AssaultRunner Pro

Assault Fitness

4.8
79
Score
12SF-RW5515 Magnetic Rower
SF-RW5515 Magnetic Rower

Sunny Health & Fitness

4.5
78
Score
71
Score
20% off
$2,519.96
$3,149.99
14T3 Treadmill
T3 Treadmill

Life Fitness

4.8
74
Score
15Wave Rower
Wave Rower

Hydrow

4.6
72
Score
16Club Series+ Treadmill
Club Series+ Treadmill

Life Fitness

3.8
68
Score
68
Score
64
Score
20% off
$2,726.97
$3,407.99

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