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Ranked #3 of 5Reviewed by Mike Hun·May 19, 2026

XTERRA Fitness ERG700

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The verdict

The ERG700 is the dual-resistance pick under $1,000 without a content subscription. Air-plus-magnetic gives a more nuanced resistance feel than the magnetic-only NordicTrack RW600, and the lifetime frame warranty backstops the long-term investment. Console is basic — this is not a screen-led machine like the NordicTrack RW600 or Aviron Strong Go. Best for users who want resistance authority and durability without locking into a monthly subscription, and who already have a tablet or phone they can prop up for class content if they want it.

XTERRA Fitness ERG700

Strengths

  • +Dual air + magnetic resistance — only pick here besides the Aviron Strong Go that combines both systems
  • +16 magnetic resistance levels stack on top of the air-flywheel feel
  • +350 lb user capacity — higher than the NordicTrack RW600 and Sunny SF-RW5515
  • +Lifetime frame warranty + 5-year parts + 1-year in-home labor — best warranty here
  • +20" raised seat height makes entry and exit easier than the Concept2 RowErg's low seat

Watch-outs

  • −Console is a basic LCD with 10 preset workouts — no streamed content like the NordicTrack RW600 or Aviron Strong Go
  • −Build quality and console refinement trail the Concept2 RowErg's PM5 monitor
  • −Less name recognition than Concept2, NordicTrack, or Sunny
  • −Footprint is large when unfolded; folding is functional but bulky

How it compares

Dual air + magnetic resistance shared only with the Aviron Strong Go. Best warranty in this lineup (lifetime frame). Higher user capacity (350 lb) than the NordicTrack RW600 and Sunny SF-RW5515. Basic LCD console — no built-in touchscreen like the NordicTrack RW600, no iPad-required gamification like the Aviron Strong Go.

Who this is for

At a glance: users who want resistance feel and warranty coverage but don't want any monthly subscription.

Why you’d buy the XTERRA Fitness ERG700

  • Dual air + magnetic resistance — only pick here besides the Aviron Strong Go that combines both systems.
  • 16 magnetic resistance levels stack on top of the air-flywheel feel.
  • 350 lb user capacity — higher than the NordicTrack RW600 and Sunny SF-RW5515.

Why you’d skip it

  • Console is a basic LCD with 10 preset workouts — no streamed content like the NordicTrack RW600 or Aviron Strong Go.
  • Build quality and console refinement trail the Concept2 RowErg's PM5 monitor.
  • Less name recognition than Concept2, NordicTrack, or Sunny.

Rating sources

topconsumerreviews
4.5/5
“XTERRA is a good brand and the ERG700 is a pretty safe bet for folks looking for a quality rower that won't completely break the budget.”

Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is the XTERRA Fitness ERG700 worth buying?
The ERG700 is the dual-resistance pick under $1,000 without a content subscription. Air-plus-magnetic gives a more nuanced resistance feel than the magnetic-only NordicTrack RW600, and the lifetime frame warranty backstops the long-term investment. Console is basic — this is not a screen-led machine like the NordicTrack RW600 or Aviron Strong Go. Best for users who want resistance authority and durability without locking into a monthly subscription, and who already have a tablet or phone they can prop up for class content if they want it.
What is the XTERRA Fitness ERG700's biggest strength?
Dual air + magnetic resistance — only pick here besides the Aviron Strong Go that combines both systems
What is the main drawback of the XTERRA Fitness ERG700?
Console is a basic LCD with 10 preset workouts — no streamed content like the NordicTrack RW600 or Aviron Strong Go
What sources back the 4.5/5 rating?
Our 4.5/5 rating is the average of scores from 1 independent rowing machines under $1000 review — topconsumerreviews. Click any source on the product page to read the original review.

How it compares

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Concept2 RowErg (Model D)
#1 · Top Score

Concept2 RowErg (Model D)

The gold-standard pick. Air resistance vs the magnetic NordicTrack RW600, XTERRA ERG700 (combo), Aviron Strong Go (combo), and Sunny SF-RW5515 (magnetic). No content subscription unlike NordicTrack RW600 (iFIT) and Aviron Strong Go (Aviron app). Higher user weight capacity (500 lb) than any other pick here.

NordicTrack RW600
#2

NordicTrack RW600

Only pick with a built-in touchscreen — the Concept2 RowErg has a numbers display, the Aviron Strong Go requires your own iPad, the XTERRA ERG700 and Sunny SF-RW5515 have basic LCDs. Quieter than the Concept2 RowErg. Lower user capacity (250 lb) than the Concept2 RowErg's 500 lb and XTERRA ERG700's 350 lb.

Aviron Strong Go
#4

Aviron Strong Go

Dual air + magnetic resistance — same combo as the XTERRA ERG700. Requires user-supplied iPad vs the NordicTrack RW600's built-in screen. Content focus is gamification + streaming, distinct from the NordicTrack RW600's trainer-led iFIT classes. 20-year warranty — longer than every pick except the XTERRA ERG700.

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515
#5

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-RW5515

Cheapest pick by a wide margin. Magnetic resistance vs the air-only Concept2 RowErg and the dual systems on the XTERRA ERG700 and Aviron Strong Go. No content/subscription model unlike the NordicTrack RW600 (iFIT) and Aviron Strong Go (Aviron app). 8 fixed levels rather than the Concept2 RowErg's infinite air scaling or NordicTrack RW600's 26 magnetic levels.

XTERRA Fitness ERG700
4.5/5· $870
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