Merrithew
Merrithew SPX Max Reformer
$3649
Best Pilates Reformers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Align Pilates F3 Folding Reformer is cheaper at $2900. Every spec and price links to its source.
Merrithew
$3649
Align Pilates
$2900Cheaper
The Align Pilates F3 Folding Reformer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Align Pilates F3 Folding Reformer is the cheaper at $2900. The Align Pilates F3 Folding Reformer both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $3649 | $2900 |
| Brand | Merrithew | Align Pilates |
| Released | — | — |
| Frame material | aluminum | — |
| Reformer length (in) | 99.5 | — |
| Reformer width (in) | 26 | — |
| Carriage travel (in) | — | — |
| Spring count | 5 | 4 |
| Max user weight (lb) | 350 | 265 |
| Machine weight (lb) | 128 | 128 |
| Footbar positions | 4 | 4 |
| Deck height (in) | 9.5 | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Connected app | Yes | No |
Sources — Merrithew SPX Max Reformer: merrithew.com (verified 2026-07-13). Align Pilates F3 Folding Reformer: align-pilates.com (verified 2026-07-13).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.