Nordictrack RW500 vs Proform 750r Review | 5 Main Differences

Are you looking for an improved rowing experience that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home? What better than attending an interactive rowing session that keeps you engaged and also helps you hit your fitness goals? In this article, we’ll talk about two popular rowing machines that offer exceptional features and provide you with an experience that you’ve never had before. Both, NordicTrack RW 500 and ProForm PFRW58118 750R rower are known for their own set of unique features and assure of catering to the needs of the users. Keep reading to know more about them in detail and pick the one that suits your requirements.

PARAMETER	NORDICTRACK RW 500	PROFORM PFRW58118 750R
Dimensions of the product (in inches) (H x W x L)	42.8” x 22.0” x 86.5”	• 45.5″ x 22″ x 86.5”
Weight	115 pounds	116.6 pounds
Resistance type	Air and magnetic	Magnetic
Number of magnetic resistance levels	26	24
Number of air resistance levels	10	–
Tablet provided	Yes	No
Tablet holder	Yes	Yes
Backlit display	5 inches	5 inches
Pre-programmed programs	30	20
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Yes	Yes
Foldable	Yes	Yes
Transport wheels	Yes	Yes
Maximum user weight capacity	250 pounds	250 pounds
Membership program	iFit	iFit
Subscription	1 year	1 year
Labour warranty	1 year	1 year
Frame warranty	10 years	10 years
Parts warranty	3 years	1 year

FEATURES

• RESISTANCE: The NordicTrack RW 500 rower makes use of a combination of air and magnetic resistance because of which the user can experience both – high end as well as low end resistance. However, ProForm PFRW58118 750R features magnetic resistance only. 

• RESISTANCE LEVELS: Since NordicTrack RW 500 rower offers both, magnetic as well as air resistance, it has 26 magnetic resistance levels and 10 air resistance levels. In the case of ProForm PFRW58118 750R, it has 24 digital resistance levels. These levels (in both the machines) can be adjusted as per your requirement.

• SILENT MAGNETIC RESISTANCE: Both of these rowing machines are designed in such a manner that the operation is not just smooth but quiet as well – thanks to the inertia enhanced flywheel with Silent Magnetic Resistance that helps you cycle quietly.

• MONITOR (DISPLAY): NordicTrack RW 500 rower has a 5’’ display monitor that displays information about calories, speed, distance, heart rate, time, strokes per minute, total strokes, etc. On the same lines, ProForm PFRW58118 750R has a display feature too that provides information about Calories burned, Distance, Pulse, Resistance, Scan, Speed, Time, Wattage, etc.

• TABLET AND TABLET HOLDER: One of the best features of NordicTrack RW 500 rower is that it comes with a free 10” portable tablet with the help of which it is possible to sync with the iFit training program. ProForm PFRW58118 750R doesn’t include a free tablet. However, both these rowing machines are equipped with a tablet holder that enables you to connect your personal devices securely and you can now enjoy the training sessions without any hesitation. 

• SUBSCRIPTION: Both ProForm PFRW58118 750R rower and NordicTrack RW 500 rower provide you with 1 year iFit membership. With this membership, you are entitled to get trained from world-class personal trainers and also have an advantage to choose from over 12,000 workouts. Though most of them are rowing specific, but you also get access to yoga, kick-boxing, weight lifting and a lot more.

• STORAGE: Both of these rowing machines boast of this “Space-saver design” by virtue of which you can easily fold these rowers to make them stand upright when not in use, thus occupying lesser space. Also, moving from one place to another isn’t a tough task anymore for these rowing machines are equipped with wheels that make the transportation easier than ever.

• BUILD QUALITY: Both NordicTrack and Proform are well known brands in the industry and are known for their robust design. Therefore, with ProForm PFRW58118 750R rower and NordicTrack RW 500 rower, you need not worry because you’re relying on products with great quality and build type.

• USER COMFORT: No matter how many features your device offers, unless and until it is convenient and comfortable for the user, it has absolutely no worth. But, when you’re planning to purchase NordicTrack RW 500 rower or ProForm PFRW58118 750R rower, there’s absolutely no compromise on the user comfort. Both these rowing machines are packed with features that assure the users of great comfort. With them comes the ability to adjust the console as per your convenience, adjustable pivoting pedals to keep your feet in place, nylon straps that you can adjust as per your resistance and speed, an oversized steel seat rail that gives you the right support, soft touch handles that protect your hands from uncomfortable pinching and also provide the users with a good grip as well and an ergonomic seat that you can adjust according to the height desired.

• SPEAKERS: Both these rowing machines come with speakers with the help of which listening to your favourite trainers is easier than ever. Not just that, the audio auxiliary port is the cherry on the cake for you get to listen to whatever you want to while rowing. Can anything get better than this?

• BLUETOOTH: Both of these rowing machines support Bluetooth connectivity.

NORDICTRACK RW 500 PROS & CONS

PROFORM PFRW58118 750R PROS & CONS

CONCLUSION

Both NordicTrack RW 500 rower and ProForm PFRW58118 750R rower offer similar features as far as membership duration, user comfort (handles, pedals, seat, etc.), speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, space saving design, display features, labour and frame warranty period, tablet holder, magnetic resistance, maximum user weight capacity, parts warranty period, etc. However, the key differences are in the areas of type of resistance, resistance levels, tablet and pre-programmed workouts. NordicTrack RW 500 rower has an edge over ProForm PFRW58118 750R rower as far as these areas are concerned. Simply put, the former has more features to offer than the latter.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What are the target areas of NordicTrack RW 500 rower?
  This rowing machine works great for your entire body. In short, it is a full body workout experience. It tones your arms, shoulders, core, back as well as your lower body?

• Do the rowing machines comes fully assembled?
  Some minor tasks like attaching the seat and screen, tightening some bolts, etc. are to be performed. On that note, the assembly is quite easy and does not require an expert to do the same.

• Is it possible to use NordicTrack RW 500 rower and ProForm PFRW58118 750R rower without the iFit membership?
  Yes, of course. It is just that the iFit membership comes with a lot of exceptional workouts and personalized training from top-notch fitness trainers.