Smart home gyms compared

Speediance, AEKE or Innodigym? Here's the record.

The Gym Monster has been available since 2022 and is now in its third generation. Here's what reviewers found, what each machine costs and what each company puts in writing for after you've paid. Every claim is dated and linked.

Speediance Gym Monster 3 with an incline bench, a rowing bench and accessories
Gym Monster 3, Station setup
2022

Available since 2022, now in its third generation

6

Outlets that have reviewed the Gym Monster 2

IFA 2026

Tom's Guide pick for the Gym Monster 3

2 years

In-home repair included with the Gym Monster 3, 3S and Ultra

Checked 4 October 2026. Each source is linked where its claim appears.
Reviews

Six outlets have reviewed the Gym Monster 2.

Wired, T3, Trusted Reviews, PCWorld, heise and connect.de. We couldn't find a review of the AEKE S1 Pro or the Innodigym Omni X1 from any of them (searched 4 October 2026). T3 has reviewed AEKE's earlier K1.

PCWorld
Editors' Choice
4.5/5
The Gym Monster 2 from Speediance is one of the most impressive smart strength training devices for home use currently available.
Christoph Hoffmann, 4 February 2026
Read the review
Trusted Reviews
4.5/5
In the Gym Monster 2, Speediance has created an outstanding all-in-one device that does away with the need to have separate weight machines in your personal gym.
Thomas Deehan, 16 July 2025
Read the review
T3
4/5
It's an impressive piece of hardware that delivers on its promise
Mark Knapp, 19 March 2025
Read the review

The Gym Monster 3 and Ultra launched on 31 August 2026. Full independent reviews are still to come; first hands-on impressions come from IFA and the launch event.

Scores and quotes as each outlet published them. Every review on this page is of the Gym Monster 2.

Track record

Available since 2022. Now in its third generation.

Here's how that record looks from outside Speediance.

2022

The Gym Monster has been available since 2022 and is now in its third generation. The S1 Pro and the Omni X1 were both crowdfunded in 2026; both brands made earlier machines before them.

5x

Over the 12 months to 4 October 2026, worldwide Google searches for Speediance ran at about five times AEKE's and more than twenty times Innodigym's (Google Trends, these three brand names).

IFA 2026

Tom's Guide picked the Gym Monster 3 as one of the 26 best new gadgets of IFA 2026.

This is the renter-friendly gym solution I've been looking for.
Beginners

Garage Gym Reviews names the Speediance Gym Monster its Best Smart Home Gym for Beginners (updated 19 June 2026). It names the Tonal 2 best overall.

IFA 2025

The Gym Monster 2 and VeloNix won a Gadgety Award for Best Gadget at IFA 2025 (one of four winners).

4.4

Speediance United Kingdom: 4.4 on Trustpilot from 61 reviews (4 October 2026).

For reference, aeke.com shows 3.0 from 8 reviews and innodigym.com 3.2 from 12.

probably the best cable resistance I had ever tried

Allison Murphy, BoxRox, at Speediance's Los Angeles launch event, 23 September 2026 Read it on BoxRox

The range

Four machines, one range.

The Gym Monster 3 and Ultra launched on 31 August 2026. The Gym Monster 2 stays in the range, and the Gym Nano is the one you can carry. Prices are live from this store.

Speediance Gym Monster 2

Gym Monster 2

From £3,099 £3,898
In stock

The one reviewers have tested: Wired, T3, Trusted Reviews, PCWorld, heise and connect.de.

Resistance
100 kg
Screen
21.5-inch
Cable positions
11
Library
400+ workouts
See the Gym Monster 2
New
Speediance Gym Monster 3 smart home gym

Gym Monster 3 and 3S

From £3,249 £3,749
Pre-order. Dispatch date on the product page.

Tom's Guide picked it as one of the 26 best new gadgets of IFA 2026. Premium Care's two years of in-home repair are included.

Resistance
100 kg, 120 kg on the 3S
Screen
23.8-inch, 2560 x 1440
Cable positions
19 at 7.5 cm spacing, plus a bottom position
Library
1000+ movements
See the Gym Monster 3
Flagship
Speediance Gym Monster Ultra with built-in pull-up bar

Gym Monster Ultra

From £6,499 £6,999
Pre-order. Dispatch date on the product page.

A built-in multi-grip pull-up bar and true vertical lat pulldowns from an integrated overhead station.

Resistance
120 kg
Screen
23.8-inch, 2560 x 1440
Cable positions
33, including 1 at the top
Library
800+ movements
See the Gym Monster Ultra
New
Speediance Gym Nano portable smart resistance unit

Gym Nano

From £1,699
Pre-order. Dispatch date on the product page.

A smart cable gym you can carry, at 8.2 kg.

Resistance
100 kg
Weight
8.2 kg
Cable
5.1 m at 6.4 m/s
Steps
0.45 kg
See the Gym Nano

Prices are read live from this store: the cheapest setup you can order today, with its previous price where there is one. Dispatch dates are on each product page.

Side by side

Speediance against the AEKE S1 Pro and the Innodigym Omni X1.

Their columns come from their own pages, read on 4 October 2026. "Manufacturer claim" means the figure comes from the maker's own page.

Speediance AEKE S1 Pro, manufacturer imageAEKE S1 Pro Innodigym Omni X1, manufacturer imageInnodigym Omni X1
On sale since SpeedianceAvailable since 2022, now in its third generation. AEKE S1 ProCrowdfunded in 2026. AEKE made earlier machines, including the K1. Innodigym Omni X1Crowdfunded in 2026; the Kickstarter closed on 7 August 2026. Innodigym made earlier machines.
Availability SpeedianceGym Monster 3: Pre-order. Dispatch date on the product page.Gym Monster 2: In stock AEKE S1 ProOrderable on AEKE's UK store, with free kerbside delivery in 3 to 10 business days. It isn't brought indoors. Innodigym Omni X1Their UK store quotes delivery 50 to 60 days after you order. First US owners report receiving units in September.
Resistance Speediance100 kg on the Gym Monster 3, 120 kg on the 3S and Ultra, 100 kg on the Gym Nano. AEKE S1 Pro100 kg total, 50 kg per arm (manufacturer claim). Innodigym Omni X1Up to 120 kg, 60 kg per side (manufacturer claim).
Screen Speediance23.8-inch, 2560 x 1440 on the Gym Monster 3, 3S and Ultra. 21.5-inch on the Gym Monster 2. AEKE S1 Pro27-inch, tilting -6 to 90 degrees (manufacturer claim). Innodigym Omni X121.5-inch (manufacturer claim).
Cable positions and overhead work Speediance19 positions at 7.5 cm spacing on the Gym Monster 3 and 3S, plus a bottom position. 33 on the Ultra, with an integrated overhead station. The Extension Arms add an overhead route to the Gym Monster, 2, 2S, 3 and 3S. AEKE S1 ProAn adjustable arm system. See their product page for their own figures. Innodigym Omni X1Full-height rails with floor-to-overhead angles. They don't publish a cable exit height or position count, and none of their accessories adds an overhead cable route.
Pull-ups SpeedianceBuilt-in multi-grip pull-up bar on the Ultra. Assisted pull-ups are in its exercise list. AEKE S1 ProNo pull-up mode found on their European product page or FAQ. Innodigym Omni X1Pull-up assist is an add-on: the set with it costs GBP 480 more than the base unit. They quote 40 lb (about 18 kg) of lift assist.
Warranty Speediance24 months on the motor, screen and power supply, 12 months on listed accessories, on top of your statutory rights. It passes to the next owner if you sell. AEKE S1 Pro24 months on the motor, screen and power supply, 12 months on the bench and accessories. It doesn't transfer if you sell. Innodigym Omni X1Two years on the whole product, original purchaser only. Software and online services are excluded.
Repairs SpeediancePremium Care, free with the Gym Monster 3, 3S and Ultra: two years of in-home repair by certified technicians, with remote troubleshooting first. Coverage: UK mainland, focused on metropolitan areas. Very remote areas may carry a surcharge. For machines bought direct from us. AEKE S1 ProIn warranty, AEKE covers repair and shipping both ways if the machine goes back to them. For on-site repair, labour, travel and stairway fees are yours. Their product page lists a "European Authorized Service Network"; we couldn't find a network member named. Innodigym Omni X1Remote troubleshooting first; then parts, a repair or a replacement at Innodigym's discretion. We found no in-home technician described on their warranty page.
Spare parts SpeedianceSpare parts ship from our warehouse in England. After the warranty ends, we still supply spare parts. AEKE S1 ProTheir product page lists "Local Spare Parts Support". We couldn't find a parts location named on their support, warranty, FAQ or returns pages. Innodigym Omni X1Cables, pulleys and grips count as consumables. Replacement cables are free for defects, but you fit them.
Support SpeediancePhone +44 1234 943 989, WhatsApp, email and live chat. AEKE S1 ProTheir published support numbers are in the US (+1) and Hong Kong (+852). We found no European support number. Innodigym Omni X1No phone number on their warranty page. Live chat runs Monday to Friday on Hong Kong time.
Independent reviews SpeedianceThe Gym Monster 2 has been reviewed by Wired (8/10), T3 (4/5), Trusted Reviews (4.5/5), PCWorld (4.5/5), heise (3.5/5) and connect.de (sehr gut). AEKE S1 ProWe couldn't find an S1 Pro review from those outlets (searched 4 October 2026). T3 has reviewed AEKE's earlier K1. Innodigym Omni X1We couldn't find an Omni X1 review from those outlets (searched 4 October 2026). One review is in progress on a coach's site, which received the unit free and a USD 300 collaboration fee.
Trustpilot, 4 October 2026 Speediance4.4 from 61 reviews (Speediance United Kingdom) AEKE S1 Pro3.0 from 8 reviews (aeke.com) Innodigym Omni X13.2 from 12 reviews (innodigym.com)

Their pages, read 4 October 2026: AEKE product page, AEKE warranty, AEKE support, AEKE shipping, Innodigym product page, Innodigym warranty, Innodigym contact, Innodigym shipping, AEKE UK, Innodigym UK

Product images: each maker's own marketing images.

Angles

Where the cable leaves the frame.

Every machine on this page quotes a resistance figure. Where the cable can leave the frame decides which movements work at home.

19

Cable positions on the Gym Monster 3 and 3S, at 7.5 cm spacing, up from 11 on the Gym Monster 2, plus a bottom position

33

On the Ultra: 1 at the top, 27 vertical, 5 at the bottom

1

Integrated overhead station on the Ultra, for pull-ups and true vertical lat pulldowns

On the Ultra, accessories change one-handed and the platform unlocks by foot.

See the Gym Monster Ultra
Speediance Gym Monster Ultra, showing the full-height cable column and pull-up bar
Speediance Extension Arms fitted to a Gym Monster, seated lat pulldown
Extension Arms

The overhead pull, for the machine you already own.

Extension Arms route both cables over your head on a machine you've already got. They fit the Gym Monster, Gym Monster 2, 2S, 3 and 3S. They're 2.1 m tall and need a 2.2 m ceiling. They don't fit the Ultra, which has its own built-in lat pulldown arms.

In the kit
  • Lat Pulldown Arm x 2
  • Removable Pulley Holder x 2
  • Leg Hold-down Strap x 1

Coming soon. There's a waiting list, and no price has been published yet.

Join the waiting list
Ownership

What the price pays for.

Of the machines on this page, the Gym Monster 3 is the one we'd choose. The reason is what comes with it, and it's all in writing.

2 years

In-home repair, included

Premium Care comes free with the Gym Monster 3, 3S and Ultra: two years of in-home repair by certified technicians from delivery. If it can't be repaired, we replace the machine.

Coverage: UK mainland, focused on metropolitan areas. Very remote areas may carry a surcharge. For machines bought direct from us.

England

Spare parts, close by

Spare parts ship from our warehouse in England. After the warranty ends, we still supply spare parts. Labour and travel may be charged.

For life

Software, no subscription

The full training library, your plans and your complete training history are free for life with your machine. Software updates are included and there's no subscription. Wellness Plus is an optional AI coach.

2022

The original, still supported

We still stock parts for the original Gym Monster, which has been on sale since 2022.

If something goes wrong

  1. Tell us by phone, email or live chat.
  2. We troubleshoot remotely first.
  3. If it can't be fixed that way, a certified technician comes to you.
  4. If it can't be repaired, we replace the machine.
I also really appreciated the possibility of having home support in case of any malfunctions.
Isabella, Italy, May 2026 Read it on Trustpilot

Every Gym Monster has a 24-month warranty on the motor, screen and power supply, on top of your statutory rights, and 12 months on listed accessories.

Premium Care covers the Gym Monster 3, 3S and Ultra bought direct from us. The Gym Nano has a 2-year warranty on the main unit and 1 year on accessories, ropes and the battery. Warranty terms

When something broke

What happened next.

These owners had something go wrong with their machine. Here's what they wrote about what happened next. Every review is on our own Trustpilot profiles and linked.

The engineer was booked for the 21st Nov, parts arrived that day and all fixed within an hour, some parts didn't need replacing but were replaced as a precaution and to make sure the device was a refreshed as possible. At this price point the service needs to be as good as the product and on this occasion it certainly was.

Scott Miller, United Kingdom, December 2025Read it on Trustpilot

After a recent update, my Gym Monster 2 unfortunately got stuck on a frozen screen. ... Even though it was the end of the year, he arranged a brand-new display that arrived within just 3 days. That level of customer support during the holidays is truly impressive.

Gabriela Dhillon, Germany, January 2026Read it on Trustpilot

There have been some issues with the cables, however, these have been replaced promptly after contacting customer service. I can’t fault the service I have received!

Sue Wharton, United Kingdom, August 2025Read it on Trustpilot

After two years, the machine functions just as well as it did when we got it. Customer service is very responsive and helpful. When we experienced a software issue, the issue was resolved promptly.

May Loke, Australia, January 2026Read it on Trustpilot

Verbatim excerpts from public Trustpilot reviews of Speediance United Kingdom, Speediance Europe and Speediance Australia. Individual experiences.

After you've bought it

Your warranty goes with the machine.

If you sell it, the remaining warranty passes to the new owner. It doesn't restart or extend.

AEKE's and Innodigym's published warranties don't: both apply to the original purchaser only.

Owners can list a machine free on our owner marketplace: no fees, no commission, buyers contact you directly.

See the owner marketplace

Compare the whole cost.

Price the years you'll own it as well as the day you buy it: who repairs it and where, where its parts come from, what its software costs after the first year, and whether the next owner gets the warranty.

The sticker

Gym Monster 3, from
£3,249 £3,749
Live price from this store.
AEKE S1 Pro
£3,599 £4,599
Sale price on AEKE's UK store. GBP 3,799 with the B3S bench.
Innodigym Omni X1 Pro
£3,299
List price on Innodigym's UK store. Their banner offers 25% off with a code, plus GBP 100 off for new customers.

Their prices read 4 October 2026. Ours are live.

AEKE's warranty page: AEKE limited warranty policy is valid only for the original purchaser.

Innodigym's warranty page: This Limited Warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is not transferable.

The other side

Where they're better.

Read on their own pages and in the reviews of ours, 4 October 2026.

Where the AEKE S1 Pro is better

  • A bigger screen. 27 inches, tilting from -6 to 90 degrees (manufacturer claim), against 23.8 inches on the Gym Monster 3, 3S and Ultra.
  • A longer trial. A 30-day home trial on top of the 14-day legal right. Change-of-mind return shipping is paid by the customer.
  • A camera on the machine. A built-in 1080p, 60 fps camera with a 130 degree or wider view (manufacturer claim).

Where the Innodigym Omni X1 is better

  • It folds smaller. 0.12 m² folded (manufacturer claim), against 0.26 m² for the Gym Monster 3 and 0.59 m² for the Ultra.
  • More on the base model. Up to 120 kg, 60 kg per side (manufacturer claim). On our side, 120 kg means the Gym Monster 3S or Ultra; the Gym Monster 3 has 100 kg.
  • Unlimited profiles. Unlimited app profiles, by their spec.

What reviewers criticise about ours

  • connect.de, on the Gym Monster 2: Der hakelige Touchscreen, das stellenweise überladene Menü und der zu leichtgängige Bluetooth-Ring trüben einen ansonsten sehr überzeugenden GesamteindruckIn short: a fiddly touchscreen, menus overloaded in places and a Bluetooth Ring that's too easy to trigger. Their verdict was still "sehr gut".
  • heise, 3.5/5: Poor exercise translations, a laggy interface and the ring remote.
  • Tom's Guide: The machine is very heavy and doesn't anchor to the wall. While it sits flat and stable, that's not enough around small kids.
  • BoxRox, on the Ultra: Allison Murphy noted that its 260 lb limit may not suit very strong lifters.

What the third generation changed: a 23.8-inch, 2560 x 1440 screen and 19 cable positions on the Gym Monster 3, and a built-in pull-up bar with 33 cable positions on the Ultra. Full independent reviews are still to come.

Other machines

Looking at a machine that isn't here?

This page compares Speediance with the two machines buyers ask us about most, the AEKE S1 Pro and the Innodigym Omni X1. It doesn't cover every machine on the market. Whatever else you're looking at, ask three things, and get the answers in writing: who stocks spare parts in your country, who comes to your home if it can't be fixed remotely, and what software is included and for how long. Here's what we put in writing.

Spare parts

Spare parts ship from our warehouse in England.

Home visits

Premium Care comes free with the Gym Monster 3, 3S and Ultra: two years of in-home repair by certified technicians, after we've tried to fix it remotely. Coverage: UK mainland, focused on metropolitan areas. Very remote areas may carry a surcharge. For machines bought direct from us.

Software

The training library, your plans and your history are free for life with your machine. Updates are included, with no subscription.

Configure

Which Gym Monster 3 setup?

Every setup is the same Gym Monster 3 with the same warranty and Premium Care. What changes is the bench and the rower. Prices are live from this store.

Swipe for all setups

The machine

Gym Monster 3 / Core

£3,249 £3,749
52 x £62.48 with Humm, interest-free

The Gym Monster 3 on its own. Add a bench later if you want one.

Choose this setup
With bench

Gym Monster 3 / Studio

£3,399 £3,899
52 x £65.37 with Humm, interest-free

Adds the Incline Bench for incline, flat and decline pressing.

Choose this setup
Bench and rower

Gym Monster 3 / Station

£3,749 £4,249
52 x £72.10 with Humm, interest-free

Adds the Incline Bench and the AeroRow Bench, so you can row as well.

Choose this setup
120 kg version

Gym Monster 3S / Studio

£4,099 £4,599
52 x £78.83 with Humm, interest-free

Adds the Incline Bench for incline, flat and decline pressing. This is the 3S: dual 1000 W motors instead of 800 W, and 120 kg instead of 100 kg.

Choose this setup
120 kg version

Gym Monster 3S / Station

£4,599 £5,099
52 x £88.44 with Humm, interest-free

Adds the Incline Bench and the AeroRow Bench, so you can row as well. This is the 3S: dual 1000 W motors instead of 800 W, and 120 kg instead of 100 kg.

Choose this setup

Humm: 52 weekly payments, interest-free, subject to status and approval.

Not sure yet? Book a free online demo first. The Gym Monster 2 is still in the range if you'd rather have the generation reviewers have tested.

Questions

Questions people ask before buying.

Should I buy the Gym Monster 2 or the Gym Monster 3?

The 3 has a 23.8-inch, 2560 x 1440 screen, 19 cable positions at 7.5 cm spacing (up from 11) plus a bottom position, and Premium Care's two years of in-home repair included. The 2 is the one six outlets have reviewed, with a 21.5-inch screen and 400+ workouts. If a long review record matters most to you, the 2 is a sound choice. Both prices are live in the range above.

What's the difference between the 3 and the 3S?

It's the same machine. The 3 has dual 800 W motors and 100 kg of resistance; the 3S has dual 1000 W motors and 120 kg.

Is the Gym Monster Ultra worth the step up?

Get it if you want pull-ups and vertical pulling built in. It has 120 kg of digital resistance, a built-in multi-grip pull-up bar and true vertical lat pulldowns from an integrated overhead station, with 33 cable positions: 1 at the top, 27 vertical and 5 at the bottom. Accessories change one-handed and the platform unlocks by foot. It's a bigger machine: 166 x 85 x 225 cm without the lat pulldown arms (227 cm tall with them), 125 kg, and 0.59 m² folded with arms. Its library has 800+ movements, 100+ courses and 40+ programs.

What's the Gym Nano for?

Training away from a full station. It weighs 8.2 kg and gives 100 kg of smart resistance in 0.45 kg steps, with 5.1 m of cable at up to 6.4 m/s, at 60 dB. The magnetic mount is coming later, and the Bluetooth Ring comes in the Advanced Accessory Pack. It has a 2-year warranty on the main unit and 1 year on accessories, ropes and the battery.

What are the Extension Arms, and do I need them?

They route both cables overhead on a machine you've already got, for true vertical lat pulldowns. They fit the Gym Monster, Gym Monster 2, 2S, 3 and 3S, stand 2.1 m tall and need a 2.2 m ceiling. They don't fit the Ultra, which has its own built-in lat pulldown arms. They're coming soon: join the waiting list on the Extension Arms page.

Do I need a subscription?

No. The full training library, your plans and your complete training history are free for life with your machine, and software updates are included; the machine tells you when one's available. Wellness Plus is an optional AI coach.

What does the warranty cover?

Every Gym Monster has a 24-month warranty on the motor, screen and power supply, on top of your statutory rights, and 12 months on listed accessories. It passes to the next owner if you sell. Premium Care adds two years of in-home repair to the Gym Monster 3, 3S and Ultra. Resistance cables wear with normal use and that wear isn't covered; replacement parts are available.

What's the Cologne court case about?

Speediance announced on 5 September 2026, through PR Newswire, that the Cologne Regional Court (Landgericht Köln, case 31 O 132/26) upheld an interim injunction against AEKE for infringing Speediance's registered design in Germany. Our note: an interim injunction isn't a final judgment, and it can be appealed; the announcement doesn't name a model. Separately, on 4 October 2026 AEKE's European store didn't offer the S1 Pro for delivery to Germany, and we don't know why. The full account is in the Germany section above.

Can I see one before I buy?

Yes. Book a free live online demo and see the machine from home. In person, the nearest is Westfield Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam.

How does delivery work?

Machines ship from Leicester. Allow 1 to 3 business days to process, then 4 to 7 business days for kerbside delivery or Premium In-Home Delivery. Shipping is calculated at checkout. Pre-order dispatch dates are on each product page.

Can I pay monthly?

Yes. Humm spreads the cost over 52 weekly payments, interest-free, subject to status and approval.

How much space does it need?

The Gym Monster 3 measures 122 x 69 x 185 cm open, where 122 cm is the depth into the room, and folds to 37 cm deep and 0.26 m² of floor. The Ultra is 166 x 85 x 225 cm without the lat pulldown arms and folds to 0.59 m² with them. The Gym Nano weighs 8.2 kg.

Is it enough for a very strong lifter?

For most training, yes. The top resistance in the range is 120 kg, on the 3S and Ultra, and BoxRox's Allison Murphy noted that the Ultra's 260 lb limit may not suit very strong lifters. If your training is built around maximal barbell lifts, keep your rack.

See one. Ask us anything.

Book a free live online demo and see the machine from home, with one of our team.

Where to see one

Free live online demo, from home

Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, Leidschendam

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