Are water rowers worth it compared to air rowers like the Concept2?

It depends on priorities. Across the specialist rowing communities we read, the genuine WaterRower is praised for its quieter, more soothing water sound, furniture-grade looks, and vertical storage, while many of the same threads still call the air-resistance Concept2 the durability and data-accuracy benchmark. If aesthetics, noise, and the on-water feel matter most, a water rower wins; if you want the most precise performance metrics, reviewers lean toward air.