Xebex AirPlus Rower 4.0 Smart Connect review

The Xebex AirPlus Rower 4.0 Smart Connect is an air resistance rowing machine priced at $1,249.00 at Get RX’d. This xebex air rower review covers its specs, price math, footprint, warranty and how it stacks up against two other rowers in the same maker data set, based on maker specs, prices and published product pages checked on 2026-09-23. No claims here come from hands-on testing.

What it is and who it’s for

The AirPlus 4.0 Smart Connect is Xebex Fitness’s upgraded air rower, built around the same 93 lb frame as the older Air Rower 2.0 but with a console that adds Smart Connect app pairing. The maker page describes the 20 in seat height as “dining chair height,” aimed at users who find it easier to sit into and out of a machine without deep knee bend — including people rowing from a wheelchair, per the maker’s own wording.

That framing points this rower at two groups: home gym owners who want app-connected workout tracking, and anyone who values an easier-to-mount seat over a low racing-style rower. It suits buyers already comfortable spending near $1,250 on a machine (our calculation, rounded from the $1,249.00 list price), since our product research shows two lower-priced air rowers from the same maker family and a competing brand.

The single console display tracks time rowed, meters, strokes per minute, calories, watts, 500m pace per stroke, total strokes, and heart rate when paired with a 5kHz chest belt. Compare that with a basic rowing machine without a connected console, and the AirPlus 4.0’s main pitch is data plus app compatibility, not a lower price or lighter frame.

Specs

Spec	Xebex AirPlus Rower 4.0 Smart Connect
Net weight	93 lbs (42.1 kg)
Ship weight	112 lbs (50.8 kg)
Assembled dimensions	99 in x 20 in x 45 in (251 x 51 x 115 cm)
Ship dimensions	58 in x 26 in x 15 in (146 x 66 x 38 cm)
Assembled footprint	7’3 in front-to-rear stabilizer, 8’4 in fan-to-rail, 20 in wide
Folded footprint	3 ft length x 20 in width
Seat height	20 in
Resistance type	Air
Console	Smart Connect, single-display tracking
Heart rate compatibility	5kHz chest belts
Warranty	5-year frame, 2-year non-wear parts

The maker page does not list a maximum user weight for the AirPlus 4.0. If capacity is a deciding factor for a heavier user, that’s a gap to flag with the seller before buying, since our product research does not confirm a number for this specific model.

Price and variants

Get RX’d sells the AirPlus 4.0 Smart Connect in one variant: Default Title, at $1,249.00, listed in stock on the date checked. There’s no tiered pricing or bundle option shown on the product page in our product research, so the $1,249 figure is the full listed cost before any promo.

Get RX’d’s page also mentions a standing offer: 10% off any Get RX’d items added to cart with purchase of Xebex Fitness cardio equipment, tied to current promos on their site. That discount applies to add-on items, not the rower itself, per the wording on the page.

On a cost-per-pound basis using net weight, $1,249.00 divided by 93 lbs works out to about $13.43 per lb (our calculation). That’s a way to sanity-check whether the price tracks with the machine’s physical mass compared with other rowers in this review.

Rower	Price	Net weight (lbs)	Cost per lb (our calculation)
Xebex AirPlus Rower 4.0 Smart Connect	$1,249.00	93	$13.43
Xebex Air Rower 2.0	$849.00	93	$9.13
Marcy California Fitness NS-7874RW	$699.99	Not listed	Not calculable

Because the AirPlus 4.0 and the Air Rower 2.0 share the exact same 93 lb net weight, the entire $400.00 price gap between them (our calculation: $1,249.00 minus $849.00) comes down to the console and Smart Connect feature, not extra steel or a bigger frame. That’s a useful frame for deciding if app connectivity is worth $400 to a given buyer.

Shipping adds weight beyond the assembled unit. The ship weight of 112 lbs versus net weight of 93 lbs leaves roughly 19 lbs of packaging and hardware (our calculation), which matters mainly for anyone estimating freight costs or curb-to-garage carrying weight before assembly.

Build and features

Xebex builds the AirPlus 4.0 around a steel frame with an air resistance fan, the same physical footprint and weight class as its Air Rower 2.0 sibling. The console adds Smart Connect, described on the maker page as letting users pair Smart Connect equipment with “a variety of 3rd party apps” — the page does not name every specific app in our product research, only that a list exists on Xebex’s Smart Connect Ecosystem page.

Tracked metrics on the single display include time rowed, meters, strokes per minute, calories, watts, 500m pace per stroke, and total strokes, with heart rate showing once a 5kHz chest belt is connected. That’s a narrower display setup than the Air Rower 2.0, which our product research says shows 9 metrics in a large middle window (total time, average 500m pace, average meters per stroke, max heart rate, calories per hour, force curve, max watt, watt chart per stroke, and average watt) — a difference worth noting if a buyer wants more on-screen data at once rather than a single-display readout.

Assembly is described the same way across Xebex’s rower lineup: minimal assembly, all tools and hardware included, illustrated instructions, and an estimated 30 to 45 minutes to complete. That estimate comes from Get RX’d, not an independent build test.

Parts availability is documented separately on Get RX’d’s Xebex Fitness Rower 2.0 Parts page, which lists individual components such as seat brackets, handle sets, chain sets, pedal pads, foot straps, and consoles priced at $0.00 as placeholder listings (likely meaning parts are quoted on request or bundled with warranty claims, though our product research doesn’t clarify pricing logic). That parts page is built around the Rower 2.0 platform and its AR-2 part numbering, so it’s unclear from our product research whether every part listed is cross-compatible with the AirPlus 4.0’s specific console and frame revision — a detail to confirm directly with Xebex or Get RX’d before ordering replacement parts for this exact model.

How it compares with other rowers in this review

Feature	Xebex AirPlus 4.0 Smart Connect	Xebex Air Rower 2.0	Marcy NS-7874RW
Price	$1,249.00	$849.00	$699.99
Net weight	93 lbs	93 lbs	Not listed
Assembled footprint	99 x 20 x 45 in	99 x 20 x 45 in	96 x 24.5 x 45 in
Folded footprint	3 ft x 20 in	3 ft x 20 in	44 x 30 in
Resistance	Air	Air	Air, 10 damper levels
Console/app pairing	Smart Connect	Not listed	Not listed
Max user weight	Not listed	Not listed	300 lbs
Warranty	5-yr frame, 2-yr parts	5-yr frame, 2-yr parts	Not listed

The AirPlus 4.0 and Air Rower 2.0 are near-identical in physical dimensions and weight — both 93 lbs net, both 99 x 20 x 45 in assembled, both folding to 3 ft by 20 in. The only functional differentiator our product research shows is Smart Connect and the single-display console layout versus the 2.0’s 9-metric display, for a $400 price difference.

The Marcy NS-7874RW undercuts both Xebex models at $699.99 and lists a 300 lb max user weight, a figure neither Xebex page states. Marcy’s damper control offers 10 adjustable resistance levels, letting a rower dial in air flow and noise level manually — a feature not mentioned on either Xebex product page. Marcy’s assembled footprint (96 x 24.5 x 45 in) is a bit shorter but wider than Xebex’s 99 x 20 x 45 in frame, and its folded footprint (44 x 30 in) is larger than Xebex’s compact 3 ft x 20 in fold. For more on how these two brands stack up feature by feature, see the dedicated xebex rower vs marcy air rower comparison.

For readers comparing across more brands and rower types, /best-air-rower/ and /best-rowing-machines/ round up additional options, while /rowing-machines/ covers the category more broadly. Anyone deciding between air resistance and water resistance rowers should also read /what-is-a-water-rower/ before committing to either mechanism.

Space and setup

Assembled, the AirPlus 4.0 needs a footprint of 7’3 in from front stabilizer to rear stabilizer, or 8’4 in measured from fan to rail, and 20 in of width. In square-footage terms, the 99 x 20 in assembled footprint works out to about 13.75 sq ft (our calculation: 99 in x 20 in = 1,980 sq in, divided by 144).

Folded for storage, the footprint drops to 3 ft (36 in) by 20 in, or about 5 sq ft (our calculation: 36 in x 20 in = 720 sq in, divided by 144) — useful for apartment or shared-space setups where the rower needs to stand upright between sessions.

By comparison, the Marcy NS-7874RW’s assembled footprint of 96 x 24.5 in works out to roughly 16.33 sq ft (our calculation), and its folded footprint of 44 x 30 in is about 9.17 sq ft (our calculation) — both larger than the AirPlus 4.0’s folded storage space, even though Marcy’s price is lower. Anyone rowing on hard flooring should also check /best-gym-flooring/ for a mat that protects both floor and rower feet from vibration.

Setup itself, per the maker, requires minimal assembly with included tools, hardware and illustrated instructions, estimated at 30 to 45 minutes. That’s consistent across all three Xebex product pages in our product research, though the Marcy page separately confirms its own unit “requires assembly” without giving a time estimate.

Warranty and support listed

Get RX’d lists a 5-year warranty on the AirPlus 4.0’s frame and a 2-year warranty on non-wear parts. That matches the warranty terms listed for the Xebex Air Rower 2.0 in the same sheet, suggesting Xebex applies the same warranty structure across this rower line.

The Marcy NS-7874RW’s product page in our product research does not list a warranty term, so no comparison can be made on that front. Buyers weighing long-term coverage against the lower Marcy price should factor in that our product research shows no stated warranty for Marcy’s model.

Get RX’d also notes processing and shipping details are handled per order; the Marcy page separately states 1 to 7 business days processing time and that the item ships via FedEx in one box, though that detail applies to the Marcy listing, not the Xebex AirPlus page.

Who should buy something else

Anyone who wants console tracking without paying for Smart Connect app pairing should look at the Xebex Air Rower 2.0 instead. It shares the same 93 lb frame, same footprint, and the same 5-year frame warranty, but costs $400.00 less (our calculation) and instead shows 9 metrics at once in a larger middle display window.

Buyers on a tighter budget, or who need a confirmed maximum user weight, may prefer the Marcy California Fitness NS-7874RW. At $699.99, it’s the cheapest of the three, lists a 300 lb user weight capacity that neither Xebex model states, and offers 10 adjustable damper levels for manual resistance control — though its warranty terms aren’t listed in our product research and its footprint, folded or assembled, runs larger than either Xebex rower.

Shoppers who haven’t decided between air and water resistance should read /what-is-a-water-rower/ before buying any air rower, since resistance type changes the feel and noise profile of every stroke. And anyone still comparing rower brands broadly, rather than narrowing to Xebex specifically, should start with /best-rowing-machines/ or /best-air-rower/ for a wider set of options. For general home gym build-out ideas beyond just a rower, /best-home-gym-equipment/ and /best-home-gyms/ cover adjacent categories like racks — including /best-power-racks/ for strength training alongside cardio. See /how-we-research/ for how this review pulled and checked its facts.

Bottom line

The Xebex AirPlus Rower 4.0 Smart Connect is a $1,249.00 air rower built on the same 93 lb frame as Xebex’s own $849.00 Air Rower 2.0, with the price difference going entirely toward Smart Connect app pairing and a simplified single-display console. It folds to a compact 3 ft by 20 in footprint, carries a 5-year frame and 2-year parts warranty, and ships at 112 lbs.

Buyers who want app connectivity and an easier 20 in sit-in seat height get a clear, if pricier, option here. Anyone prioritizing a lower price, a stated max user weight, or manual damper control should compare the Air Rower 2.0 or the Marcy NS-7874RW before deciding, since each trades one of those features for a lower cost.