BEST 2024 VIBRATION MACHINE COMPARISONS AND REVIEWS
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| Dual Motion Vibration (two motions) |            These vibration machines contain two separate vibration motions that can be independently controlled. It is the newest of all types of vibration machines. These vibration machines are more effective and efficient because they offer the benefits of both oscillation and triplanar style vibration machines. Best for weight management, lymphatic stimulation, improved circulation and pain reduction, developing muscle strength and bone density. Sometimes may be referred to as Type 3 machines. |
| Oscillation (Pivotal) |         Pivotal motion machine. The movement resembles a teeter-totter. These vibration machines are generally found in weight loss centers and lipo laser facilities. Helps with improving circulation, lymphatic drainage and clearing out blockages, and also increases blood flow and weight loss. Sometimes may be referred to as Type 1 machines. |
| Triplanar |        High speed motion machine. The motion is very fast but movement of the plate itself is subtle. The vertical displacement (movement) is shorter. These vibration machines are usually found in fitness facilities and strength training gyms and are used by professional sports teams. Designed for users primarily focusing on building muscle strength and muscle tone and especially improving their bone density. Sometimes may be referred to as Type 2 machines. |
| Sonic (Sound) |       Super smooth sound vibration motion. Amplitude and frequency is highly adjustable. Motion is quite similar the Triplanar vibration but significantly smoother. Has the steeper learning curve amongst all vibration machines due to higher level of adjustable settings. Priciest amongst all machines. |
HEALTH BENEFITS COMPARISON CHART
Some machines are better than others for certain health concerns and provide different benefits. Refer to this chart for a quick overview
| Oscillation | Triplanar | Dual Vibration | Sonic | |
| Bone Density Osteoporosis Osteopenia | Minimal | Excellent | Good | Average |
| Blood circulation Blood oxygenation | Excellent | Average | Excellent | Excellent |
| General Pain Fibromyalgia Sore Muscles | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Muscle toning Muscle strength | Average | Excellent | Good | Average |
| Weight loss | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
| Leg swelling Lymphedema | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Body detox General health | Good | Average | Good | Excellent |
| Lymphatic drainage Lymph flushing Lymph simulation | Excellent | Minimal | Excellent | Excellent |
| Recommended Vibration Machine | Tectonic M2.0 Read Review | Tectonic M8.0 Read Review | PULSER 2 Read Review | Sonix Pulsation |
DUAL VIBRATION MACHINES
These vibration machines contain two separate vibration motions that can be independently controlled. It is the newest of all types of vibration machines. These vibration machines are more effective and efficient because they offer the benefits of both oscillation and triplanar style vibration machines. Best for weight management, lymphatic stimulation, improved circulation and pain reduction, developing muscle strength and bone density. May sometimes be referred to as a Type 3 or Level 3 machine. Read about Dual motion vs Dual motor machines.
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| PULSER | PULSER 2 | VibraTrim VT500 | Vmax Q5 | Tectonic M6.0 |
| A sophisticated dual motion machine employing the latest technology in whole body vibration. Extremely wide, edge-to-edge 27" platform and reinforced metal platform supports users upto 440 lbs. Newly developed rotary dials for rapid speed control and enhanced durability and longevity. Has 1600 watt total power! | Successor to the PULSER. Newer LCD-like display, redesigned interface and features, commercial grade continuous duty components make this the newest addition to the dual vibration machine category. Retains much of the feature set of PULSER but improved for 2016. | Newer successor to the VT400, very similar to the PULSER. Has the new rotary dials for speed control, and wide 27" edge to edge platform. It is missing the stability cross bar. Maximum user weight at 400 lbs. | Most compact dual vibration machine on the market weighing only 55 lbs. Less power than a full sized unit but excellent for users with good balance and under 220 lbs. Super portable and can be stowed away after use. | Premium oscillation and complete metal platform construction. Extremely robust and durable for home or light commercial applications. The only machine to use Triplanar vibration. |
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| PULSER Review | PULSER 2 Review | Vibratrim VT500 Review | Vmax Q5 Review | Tectonic M6.0 Review |
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| Triflex | TRIO | VibraTrim VT400 | TRIO 2 | Vmax Pro Duo |
| Lower amperage dual motion machine. The base is not as reinforced as the Trio or VT400 and supports users upto 300 lbs. Noisier at the higher speeds settings. | Premium home model with very quiet high torque dual motors. Reinforced metal platform base and custom USB workout program to design your own exercise routines. | High amperage motors. Machine base holds users upto 330 lbs. Not as upgraded as the Vmax Trio, uses a slightly slower computer controller and no reinforcing metal cross beam for base. | Successor to the older generation Trio, Vibratrim VT400, Triflex, and Vibrapro iSmart. New lightweight aluminum pole, 1200 watts of power. Has a new remote control for distanced operation. Premium home unit with wide grip handle bars. | Premium budget dual motion machine with a handlebar column. Metal base construction and a durable high impact ABS column with reinforced metal handlebars. Secondary controls on lower column allows for ease of use when sitting or performing arm exercises. |
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| Triflex Review | Trio Review | VT400 Review | Vmax Trio 2 Review | Pro Duo Review |
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| ELITE 5 | ||||
| Commercial grade workout machine featuring two vibration motions. Designed to run continuously for upto 12 hours a day. Extremely durable and reliable for home application or commercial environments with high traffic. Not as feature-filled as other residential grade units. | ||||
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OSCILLATION VIBRATION MACHINES
Pivotal motion machine. The movement resembles a teeter-totter. These vibration machines are generally found in weight loss centers and lipo laser facilities. Helps with improving circulation, lymphatic drainage and clearing out blockages, and also increases blood flow and weight loss. This type of vibration is also excellent for alleviating pressure in joints and helps to alleviate pain associated with sciatica or nerve pains. Sometimes may be referred to as a Type 1 or Level 1 machine.
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| VibraPro 5500 | Vmax i25 | Tectonic M2.0 | Zaaz 20K | Tzone VT20 |
| Decent single motion device, similar to the Tectonic M6.0 but without the Triplanar vibration and slower Oscillation frequency. Leaning towards expensive side. | Good handle system. Simple, powerful, and low cost with no extra bells and whistles. 9 built-in exercise programs and 50 speed settings. Comparable to higher priced machines from other manufacturers. | Powerful light commercial or home unit. The best ergonomic handlebar system in any vibration machine. Robust, durable, and reliable. | Low powered, quite expensive then other machines and offers less features and functions. 8 pre-set exercise programs and 99 speed settings. Identical to Tzone machines but branded differently. Usually found at Sam's Club or Costco. | Low powered, relatively more expensive then other machines and offers less features and functions. 8 pre-set exercise programs and 99 speed settings. |
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| Vibrapro 5500 Review VibraPro Slim Review | i25 Review | M2.0 Review | Zaaz 20K Review Zaaz 15K Review | Tzone VT20 Review Tzone VT15 Review |
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| Hypervibe G17 Pro | Hypervibe G14 | Hypervibe G10 Mini | ||
| Noisy at higher speeds and frequencies. Extremely high G-force output at 17.3 Gs. Nice 9" colour display and Virtual Personal Trainer. | Platform only design. Compact for the 14 Gs it produces. A bit more expensive than other compact plates. | Portable platform only design. 54 lbs, 6" height. Slimmer than most plate designs. Simple and basic oscillating plate with a max 9.7 Gs. | ||
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| G17 Pro Review | G14 Review | G10 Mini Review |
TRIPLANAR VIBRATION MACHINES
High speed motion machine. The motion is very fast but movement of the plate itself is subtle. It does not pivot left and right like a teeter-totter. The vertical and horizontal displacement (movement) is shorter. These vibration machines are usually found in fitness facilities and strength training are used gyms and by professional sports teams. Designed for users primarily focusing on building muscle strength and muscle tone and especially improving their bone density. Sometimes may be referred to as a Type 2 or Level 2 machine.
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| DKN XG10Pro | ELITE 7 | Tectonic M8.0 | Powerplate my7 | Powerplate my5 |
| Commercial grade vibration machine. 12 pre-set exercise programs. Originally from Europe. Smaller platform then most other models. | Very powerful commercial grade, studio class machine. 7" LCD with Virtual Personal Trainer is very convenient and demonstrates a variety of different exercises you can perform on the vibration trainer. | Commercial grade. Fully featured sub-$3000 unit. Light in weight compared to other machines from different manufacturers. | Home use or light commercial use. Most feature-full of all the Powerplate MY series of machines. Includes a Virtual Personal Trainer that demonstrates a variety of exercises you can do on the vibration plate. | Home use. Bigger then my3. Limited adjustments to frequency and time. More expensive then most other models given the features and functions. |
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| - | - | Tectonic M8.0 Review | - | Powerplate my5 Review Powerplate my3 Review |
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| DKN XG5 | Vmax Q2 | |||
| Better valued compared to Power Plate. Light commercial grade unit with 5 different pre-set programs. Smaller platform compared to most other models. | Most compact portable triplanar machine on the market. Excellent for users less then 300 lbs and looking for a small unit. Weight less the 30 lbs and can be stowed away or taken with you on trips. | |||
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SONIC VIBRATION MACHINES
Super smooth sound vibration motion. Amplitude and frequency is highly adjustable. Motion is quite similar the Triplanar vibration but significantly smoother. Has the steeper learning curve amongst all vibration machines due to higher level of adjustable settings. Highly customizable for specific users and their health concerns. Priciest amongst all machines.
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| Turbosonic Ovation | Turbosonic X5 | Turbosonic X7 | Theravibe |
| Single voice coil. More affordable sonic unit. | Single voice coils. Commercial grade. | Dual voice coils. Commercial grade. | Made in USA. Thinnest base platform. Not a true sonic machine, utilizes linear drive motors. Discontinued. |
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| Sonix Professional | Sonix Pulsation | Sonix Personal | |
| Dual sonic wave generator. Newest of the commercial grade units. High duty cycle incorporating the latest in electromagnetic and sound technology. | Single sonic wave generator. Designed for personal use and excellent for most cases. Incorporates the latest in electromagnetic and sound technology. | Single sonic wave generator. Personal use. Features not as expansive as Pulsation but sufficient in some cases. | |
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