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8 Best Tonal Alternatives
We compare the 8 best tonal alternatives on build, specs, warranty & price — buy once and buy right.
Coming soonSmart home gyms
Smart home gyms use motors and screens to replace racks of weights with a wall unit or compact frame. These guides compare the main systems on resistance range, space, subscription cost and what happens if the subscription ends.
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What to look for
The four things that separate a good buy from a return.
Resistance range
Check the maximum resistance per arm and in total against your current lifts.
Installation
Wall-mounted units need suitable studs or masonry; freestanding units need floor space.
Subscription
Membership often unlocks the key features; include several years of it in the cost.
Without the app
Find out what the machine can still do if you stop paying or the service changes.
Everything in smart home gyms
Guides on our list, highest priority first. Titles become links as each guide is published.
Buying guides
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Comparisons
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- CardioRowing machinesAir, water and magnetic rowers, and how much floor they take.
- CardioEllipticals and climbersEllipticals, stair climbers and compact low-impact machines.
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- StrengthBarbells and weight platesBars, trap bars, bumper and iron plates, and how to store them.
- StrengthDumbbells and kettlebellsAdjustable and fixed dumbbells, kettlebells and racks.
- StrengthBenchesFlat, adjustable and combo benches, sized for small rooms.