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Merrithew SPX Max Reformer vs Flexia Smart Reformer

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Flexia Smart Reformer is cheaper at $3095. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Merrithew SPX Max Reformer or Flexia Smart Reformer?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Flexia Smart Reformer is the cheaper at $3095.

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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 Flexia Smart Reformer
US price $3649 $3095
BrandMerrithewFlexia
Released
Frame material aluminum cherry
Reformer length (in) 99.5 90
Reformer width (in) 26 30
Carriage travel (in)
Spring count 5 5
Max user weight (lb) 350 350
Machine weight (lb) 128
Footbar positions 4 4
Deck height (in) 9.5
Foldable No No
Connected app Yes Yes

Sources — Merrithew SPX Max Reformer: merrithew.com (verified 2026-07-13). Flexia Smart Reformer: flexiapilates.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the Merrithew SPX Max Reformer and Flexia Smart Reformer?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frame material: Merrithew SPX Max Reformer aluminum vs Flexia Smart Reformer cherry
  • Reformer length (in): Merrithew SPX Max Reformer 99.5 vs Flexia Smart Reformer 90
  • Reformer width (in): Merrithew SPX Max Reformer 26 vs Flexia Smart Reformer 30

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