Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Concept2 vs Teeter
Where Concept2 and Teeter differ
| Compare |  Concept2 |  Teeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $990 | $349Lower |
| Warranty | 2 to 5 years | 5 years |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 227Higher | 136 |
| Foldable models | No | YesHas it |
| Money-back period | 30 days | 90 daysHigher |
| Markets | US, CACovers more | US |
| Screen size (in) | Not confirmed | 9 |
Same on both: Membership per month ($0), Membership required (No).
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Key differences
- Teeter scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Price from is lower at Teeter: $349 vs $990.
- Maximum user weight (kg) is higher at Concept2: 227 vs 136.
- Foldable models: only Teeter.
- Money-back period is higher at Teeter: 90 days vs 30 days.
- Support channels: only Concept2 offers Community.
- Support channels: only Teeter offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Concept2: 1976 vs 1981.
- Concept2 is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only Concept2 offers Exercise bike.
Our verdict on each
Concept2
Concept2 suits anyone buying a rowing machine and sticking with it for years, since the 2 to 5 years warranty and US and CA coverage outlast most rivals. Paying a $990 entry price is a bigger stretch than Academy, and the machine is not foldable.
Teeter
Teeter suits home buyers who want one machine, a long warranty and no subscription attached. Entry sits at $349, the membership fee is $0 and the warranty runs 5 years, which is the strongest part of the offer for anyone buying once.
Score breakdown
| Area | Concept2 | Teeter |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Membership month is $0 and no membership is required, though entry hardware sits at $990. | 9.3HigherEquipment starts at $349 and the membership costs $0, so the outlay is a single purchase. |
| Offer | 9.1Range covers rower, exercise bike and strength with a 2 to 5 years warranty and 30 days money back days. | 9.2HigherRange covers cross-trainer, rower, strength, home-gym and recovery types in cross trainer, rower and strength. |
| Trust | 9.9A US maker founded in 1976, selling into US and CA with support across email, phone and help centre. | 9.9Warranty runs 5 years with a 90 days money-back window and support on email, chat and phone. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Concept2 | Teeter |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Concept2: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | Concept2 | Teeter |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise bikes and rowers | 24 of 50 | 23 of 50 |
| Home gym and strength equipment | 58 of 90 | 57 of 90 |
What we checked
Concept2
- concept2.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Teeter
- teeter.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Concept2 | Teeter |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Rower, Exercise bike, Strength | Cross trainer, Rower, Strength, Home gym, Recovery |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 1976Lower | 1981 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Concept2 | Teeter | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $990above the median | $349below the median | $699 |
| Membership per month | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
| Warranty | 2 to 5 yearsabove the median | 5 yearsabove the median | 3 |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 227highest quarter | 136below the median | 170 |
| Screen size (in) | Not confirmed | 9at the median | 9 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 90 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 54 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Concept2
Pros
- The rower, exercise bike and strength range covers cardio and strength without splitting the range into separate brands.
- A $0 membership charge means the machine carries no ongoing subscription.
- A 2 to 5 years warranty outlasts the home gym and strength category median, where coverage is often shorter.
Cons
- The 227 kg maximum user weight is a hard ceiling, and a heavier buyer gets nothing from the 2 to 5 years warranty.
- At $990 the entry price ranks 49 of 71 brands, so a cheaper first machine is easy to find.
- The machine is not foldable, so it stays assembled in the room instead of stowing away flat.
Teeter
Pros
- Membership is not required and costs $0, so the cost is the machine alone
- Warranty of 5 years ranks it well above the middle of the home-gym and strength group
- A 90 days money-back window gives time to train on a machine before committing
Cons
- Membership is not required, so there is no class or app subscription to fall back on once the 5 years warranty runs out
- A single market, so buyers outside US face a harder time on delivery and returns
- The range centres on strength and recovery kit rather than cardio, unlike Academy which lists an exercise-bike and rower
Who each suits
Concept2
Who it suits
- Rowers who want a rower, exercise bike and strength setup from one maker and plan to keep it for years.
- Anyone who refuses a recurring fee, given a $0 membership charge and no membership requirement.
- Buyers in US and CA who want phone and help centre support, not just email.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for tight budgets. At $990 the entry price ranks 49 of 71, and Academy spreads treadmill, exercise bike and rower more widely from a lower entry point.
- Not for small flats. The machine is not foldable, so Teeter's cross trainer, rower and strength lineup suits buyers who need equipment to stow away.
- Not for buyers outside US and CA, where the 2 to 5 years warranty terms and support reach are less clear.
Teeter
Who it suits
- Home users who want a single machine and no recurring membership fee, since membership is not required at $0
- Buyers who plan to keep one piece of kit for years and value cover, given the 5 years warranty
- Anyone training and recovering in the same room, since the range covers strength, home-gym and recovery
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers wanting treadmills or a full cardio line, where Academy covers more in treadmill, exercise bike and rower
- Buyers who want class or app access funded by a subscription, since membership is not required
Country by country
| Country | Concept2 | Teeter |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Concept2
How much is a Concept2 rower?+
The range starts at $990. That figure covers the entry machine rather than a mid range model, and buyers paying above it are stepping up in frame and monitor rather than in subscription features. Nothing recurs on top, since a membership is not required.
Is there a monthly membership or subscription?+
No membership is required, and the membership charge is $0 per month. Ranked on that figure, Concept2 sits at 1 of 59 brands, so there is no recurring fee to budget for after the purchase.
Teeter
What does Teeter equipment cost, and is there a membership fee?+
Teeter equipment starts at $349. A membership is not required, and the monthly membership fee is $0. That means the outlay is the machine itself rather than a subscription that renews each month, so there is no recurring charge to weigh later.
What kinds of equipment does Teeter sell?+
Teeter lists cross-trainer, rower, strength, home-gym and recovery products under cross trainer, rower and strength. Concept2 covers a narrower set with a rower, exercise-bike and strength equipment, while Academy spans treadmills, bikes, rowers, cross-trainers, strength, home-gym and massage-gun lines.