Buy the Hydrow Wave Rowing Machine.

It costs more up front but it is the machine that keeps working instead of the one you keep resetting.

What was compared

1. Fewer things to break down on you
Owners of the T Series 10 report a squeaky belt and software needing hard resets, and reviewers rate its durability a cautious 4 out of 5. The Wave has no belt or incline motor to wear out, which is exactly why it keeps getting called the best overall home rower.
2. Your knees won't pay for this cardio
Running on the T Series 10 still loads every joint on every stride, cushioning or not. Rowing on the Wave works legs, back and arms with zero impact, a real difference if you are over 35 or carrying an old knee or hip issue, and most home cardio buyers are.
3. Stands against the wall when done
The T Series 10 folds but still eats floor space with its 53 inch deck and incline hinge even collapsed. The Wave is 30% smaller than the original Hydrow and tips upright onto a wall hook, the better call for an apartment or shared room.
4. No motor whine during late workouts
A treadmill motor gets louder as speed and incline climb, a real problem rowing past 10pm with people asleep nearby. The Wave's magnetic resistance stays quiet at full intensity, so you are not negotiating with the house to train hard.
5. Yes, it costs $700 more. Buy it anyway.
The T Series 10 is genuinely cheaper, $1,299 against $1,995, and that gap is real money. But a machine with reported belt and software failures risks repair bills and downtime, while the Wave's simpler mechanism and best-overall reputation mean you are paying once for something that keeps working.