Speediance Gym Monster 2
A digital-resistance home gym delivering up to 220 lb of cable load with four training modes and no required subscription for core use.
The Speediance Gym Monster 2 is a digital-resistance home gym in the Tonal mold: dual motors generate cable load electronically, up to 220 pounds total, with adjustments in one-pound steps. Its sharpest difference from Tonal is the price and the fact that core training does not require a subscription.
Price: $3,464–$4,139 · Verified: 2026-07-10
The Speediance Gym Monster 2 is a digital-resistance home gym in the Tonal mold: dual motors generate cable load electronically, up to 220 pounds total, with adjustments in one-pound steps. Its sharpest difference from Tonal is the price and the fact that core training does not require a subscription.
Digital resistance is the whole idea. Instead of a stack of plates, two 800W permanent-magnet synchronous motors create the load through cables, which lets the machine change weight in one-pound increments and run training modes a plate stack cannot. The Gym Monster 2 offers four: Standard, Chain (load rises through the rep), Eccentric (heavier on the lowering phase), and Constant, a fixed-speed mode. Total resistance is 220 pounds, which is 110 pounds per arm, and a 21.5-inch 1080p touchscreen runs the workouts. It folds from a 9.04-square-foot unfolded footprint down to 2.69 square feet against a wall.
The subscription stance is the standout. Speediance states that core training, the workouts, custom workouts, free-lift mode, all four resistance modes, partner mode, and data tracking, is free with no required subscription. That is a real contrast with Tonal, which gates most of its value behind a monthly membership. An optional Wellness+ AI coaching tier exists at $24.90 a month or $249 a year, so AI personalization is the paid layer, not the whole experience.
Where it gives ground: the listed prices are current sale figures against $3,849 to $4,599 compare-at, verified July 2026, so they move. The 220-pound total is 110 per arm, and if you need more, the step-up 2S variant does 130 per arm at a higher price. The included rowing bench comes only with the Works Plus and Family Plus bundles, not Basic or Works, so match the bundle to your plan. Warranty is two years. And Speediance is a Shenzhen company founded in 2020, so its long-term US support track record is shorter than Tonal's.
For a strength-focused home gym that wants Tonal-style digital resistance without a mandatory membership, the Gym Monster 2 is the value play in the category.
Strength-focused home lifters who want digital resistance and multiple training modes without paying a mandatory monthly membership on top of the hardware.
You need more than 110 pounds per arm (look at the 2S variant), want a long US support track record, or expect the included bench on the entry bundles, it ships only on Works Plus and Family Plus.
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Speediance Gym Monster 2 - buyer FAQ
Does the Speediance Gym Monster 2 require a subscription?
No, not for core use. Speediance states that workouts, custom workouts, free-lift mode, all four resistance modes, partner mode, and data tracking are free with no required subscription, verified July 2026. An optional Wellness+ AI coaching tier is $24.90 a month or $249 a year, so AI personalization is the only paid layer.
How much resistance does it provide?
Up to 220 pounds total, which is 110 pounds per arm, adjustable in one-pound increments through dual 800W motors, verified July 2026. If you need more, the step-up 2S variant delivers 130 pounds per arm at a higher price. The digital system also enables Chain, Eccentric, and Constant modes that a traditional plate stack cannot replicate.
How much does it cost and what do the bundles include?
Bundles run $3,464 to $4,139, verified via Speediance Shopify data in July 2026: Basic $3,464, Works $3,644, Works Plus $3,779, and Family Plus $4,139, all current sale prices against $3,849 to $4,599 compare-at. The included rowing bench ships only with Works Plus and Family Plus, not the Basic or Works bundles.
How does it compare to Tonal?
Both use motor-driven digital resistance, but the Gym Monster 2 keeps core training free while Tonal gates most value behind a monthly membership, and Speediance generally prices lower. The trade-offs: Speediance is a 2020-founded Shenzhen company with a shorter US support history, carries a two-year warranty, and tops out at 110 pounds per arm on this model. Verified July 2026.