Xebex vs. Concept2 Comparison

Many people ask me to compare the Xebex vs. Concept2 rowing machines. “Are they the same?”, “Which is better?”, “Which one should I buy?”

I own the Concep2 Model D (now called the RowErg), but have had a lot of experience with Xebex rowers at gyms and when training clients.

Me on my Concept2 rower

In the past, I didn’t think the Xebex vs. Concept2 comparison was a hard choice, with the C2 being a clear winner. But do the new Xebex improvements change my mind.

I’ve liked the newer Xebex models much better the times I’ve used them and have received a lot of positive feedback from clients and readers. However, my opinion hasn’t changed much given some of the factors discussed in this article.

For those in a rush:

In comparing the Concept2 vs the Xebex rowers, the Concept2 is the better choice. For example, the Concept2 offers more options for tracking data, Bluetooth, and a backlit monitor. Xebex only offers these features with their premium models (Smart Connect) which cancels out the savings.

If the Xebex were significantly less expensive, it would be a great option. But since you have to pay for shipping (typically $300), you usually end up paying about the same.  

This varies I’m sure, and if you can catch one of the Xebex models at a steep discount, it might be worth picking one up.

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