Review · Health & fitness
Speediance Gym Monster 3 review
A folding smart cable gym with up to 220 lbs of digital resistance and a 23.8 inch touchscreen.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 9.2
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
- Value (35%)
- 7.4
Gym Monster 3 is the smart strength machine we would point renters toward, because it stands on its own platform and needs no wall mounting. Two direct drive motors create up to 220 lbs of cable resistance on the standard model, or 260 lbs on the 3S, with each side loaded independently and adjustable in 1 lb steps from 8 lbs. Speediance says it replaces 7 or more traditional machines, covering strength, cardio-style rowing and Pilates moves. Unfolded it takes about 9 square feet, and it folds to 14.6 by 27.2 inches of floor space, 72.8 inches tall. A 23.8 inch touchscreen runs guided workouts and an AI coach. The weak spots are cost and footprint in use: $3,489 on sale is many times the price of dumbbells and a bench, you need open space around it to train, and the included warranty is 2 years unless you buy a care plan. Speediance's care plans bundle a month of its Wellness+ service, so check which app features need it before you buy.
Who it is for
Renters who want cable machine training without drilling into walls.
Price
$3,489 on sale at Speediance's US store when checked, $4,099 regular.
Speediance Gym Monster 3 The Next-Generation All-in-One Smart Home Gym $3,489.00 $4,099.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.
Key features
- Up to 220 lbs of digital resistance, or 260 lbs on the Gym Monster 3S
- Adjustment in 1 lb increments from 8 lbs
- Folds from 9 to 2.7 square feet of floor space
- 23.8 inch 2560x1440 touchscreen with an AI coach
- No drilling, with a built-in platform and dual 800W motors
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Freestanding, so it suits renters who cannot mount equipment
- Strength: Independent load on each side for single-arm work
- Strength: Folds to 14.6 inches deep
- Weakness: Standard warranty is 2 years, with longer care plans from $269.10
- Weakness: Needs about 9 square feet unfolded plus room to move
- Weakness: A large up-front cost compared with free weights
Key facts
- Price: $3,489 on sale, $4,099 regular
- Resistance: Up to 220 lbs (260 lbs on 3S)
- Folded size: 14.6 x 27.2 x 72.8 in
- Screen: 23.8 in touchscreen
- Install: No drilling
Where it ranks
Speediance Gym Monster 3 is No. 6 in our Best Home Gym Equipment verdict.
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