Tempo Move

Excellent equipment storage Intuitive app Responsive A.I. and reactive fitness tracking Support for up to six users under one Tempo household Competitively priced versus comparable options

No Android support No live classes (currently) App can be finicky sometimes

“The Tempo Move delivers compact storage, an excellent app, and plenty of workouts to target every part of your body.”

Fun, effective workouts ; Attractive, compact design ; High-quality equipment ; Displays leaderboards ; Works with heart rate monitors and Apple Watch

Requires a TV and iPhone XS/XR or later ; Occasionally misses, miscounts reps ; Weight recommendations are sometimes off

The Tempo Move strength training machine has some limitations and requires you to own several peripherals, but otherwise offers a fun, effective virtual personal training experience at an accessible price.

Weight plates and dumbbells included ; Much more affordable than the Tempo Studio ; Discreet cabinet looks a classy end table when not in use ; Step-by-step instruction for every workout ; Keeps track of your form with 3D Tempo Vision (via iPhone...

iPhone-only (XS/XR or higher) ; iPhone runs hot after use ; Requires monthly membership and annual one-year commitment ; Motion-sensing tech requires 36 square feet of open space ; Loose port connection on Core module ; Less robust platform than iFit ;...

, which seems to share similar attributes, specs, and capabilities. (Including that $495 price point, incidentally.) But for less than $500, I’d say this smart gym is worth the investment, no matter how lofty — or casual — your fitness routine may be.