Storm Score 80 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet PCWorld highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise its solid design and smart features but fault limited interactivity.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
80 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
33%
67%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Many exercises and workout options
  • Almost 200 fully guided workouts
  • Does not require a subscription
  • Freestanding design, no installation needed
  • Looks and feels like a traditional rack
  • Foldable platform saves space

Points of Contention

  • No live classes
  • Swapping hardware configurations can be tedious
  • Resistance tops out at 220 lb
  • Some programming bugs

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
90
PCWorld

“The Speediance Gym Monster 2 is a well-designed, technically advanced home gym for anyone who wants to train seriously and regularly.”

Perfect 90/100
80
Kristin Canning
Wired

“But overall, the Speediance has been a major asset to my lifting routine.”

Acclaimed 8/10
70
Will Greenwald
PCMag

“The Speediance Gym Monster 2 is a freestanding smart exercise machine with plenty of strength training options, though the experience is less interactive and polished than competing products.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5