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Merrithew SPX Max Reformer vs BASI Systems Reformer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Merrithew SPX Max Reformer is cheaper at $3649. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Merrithew SPX Max Reformer or BASI Systems Reformer?

The Merrithew SPX Max Reformer wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Merrithew SPX Max Reformer is the cheaper at $3649. The Merrithew SPX Max Reformer both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Merrithew SPX Max Reformer BASI Systems Reformer
US price $3649 $7450
BrandMerrithewBASI Systems
Released
Frame material aluminum beech wood
Reformer length (in) 99.5 95.3
Reformer width (in) 26 27.5
Carriage travel (in)
Spring count 5 5
Max user weight (lb) 350
Machine weight (lb) 128 197.3
Footbar positions 4 5
Deck height (in) 9.5
Foldable No No
Connected app Yes No

Sources — Merrithew SPX Max Reformer: merrithew.com (verified 2026-07-13). BASI Systems Reformer: basisystems.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Merrithew SPX Max Reformer and BASI Systems Reformer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frame material: Merrithew SPX Max Reformer aluminum vs BASI Systems Reformer beech wood
  • Reformer length (in): Merrithew SPX Max Reformer 99.5 vs BASI Systems Reformer 95.3
  • Reformer width (in): Merrithew SPX Max Reformer 26 vs BASI Systems Reformer 27.5
  • Machine weight (lb): Merrithew SPX Max Reformer 128 vs BASI Systems Reformer 197.3
  • Footbar positions: Merrithew SPX Max Reformer 4 vs BASI Systems Reformer 5
  • Connected app: Merrithew SPX Max Reformer true vs BASI Systems Reformer false

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