Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
I don't know about the 757 specifically or the version of it for your flight, but exit rows can have lots of legroom and some exit rows can have limited/no recline. I've heard some folks say that these seats are harder and hence not as comfortable. There might also be width differences if tray tables or IFE screens are in the armrests, which then would not be moveable.
Some exit rows are literally like sitting on metal stools with minimal padding on top of them.