# Sole SC200 Stepper vs Bowflex Max Trainer M9: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Sole SC200 Stepper (Sole Fitness) and Bowflex Max Trainer M9 (Bowflex) among stair climbers.

## Side by side

| Spec | Sole SC200 Stepper | Bowflex Max Trainer M9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | not published | $1999 |
| Brand | Sole Fitness | Bowflex |
| Step height range (cm) | — | — |
| Resistance levels | 20 | 20 |
| Max user weight (kg) | 150 | 136 |
| Drive type | Eddy current brake (ECB) acting on a 17lb (7.7kg) drive wheel via dual-piston independent pedal arms | Magnetic resistance (JRNY app-connected) |
| Step rate spm | — | — |
| Console programs | 7.5in adjustable-angle LCD console; 10 programs (5 standard: Cardio, Fat Burn, Hill, Interval, Strength; 2 heart-rate controlled; 2 user-designed; manual) | 10in HD touchscreen; JRNY app integration (subscription-based on-demand HIIT programming), contact heart-rate sensors in handlebars, Bluetooth speakers |
| Flywheel weight (kg) | 7.7 | — |
| Dimensions (cm) | 142 x 46 | 125 x 77 x 165 |

## Key differences

- Max user weight (kg): Sole SC200 Stepper 150 vs Bowflex Max Trainer M9 136
- Drive type: Sole SC200 Stepper Eddy current brake (ECB) acting on a 17lb (7.7kg) drive wheel via dual-piston independent pedal arms vs Bowflex Max Trainer M9 Magnetic resistance (JRNY app-connected)
- Console programs: Sole SC200 Stepper 7.5in adjustable-angle LCD console; 10 programs (5 standard: Cardio, Fat Burn, Hill, Interval, Strength; 2 heart-rate controlled; 2 user-designed; manual) vs Bowflex Max Trainer M9 10in HD touchscreen; JRNY app integration (subscription-based on-demand HIIT programming), contact heart-rate sensors in handlebars, Bluetooth speakers
- Dimensions (cm): Sole SC200 Stepper 142 x 46 vs Bowflex Max Trainer M9 125 x 77 x 165

## Sources

- Sole SC200 Stepper: https://www.fitrated.com/ellipticals/sole-sc200-stepper-review/ (fitrated.com, verified 2026-08-01)
- Bowflex Max Trainer M9: https://www.ellipticalreviews.com/bowflex/max-trainer-m9/ (ellipticalreviews.com, verified 2026-08-01)

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Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Sole SC200 Stepper (not published) vs Bowflex Max Trainer M9 ($1999) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/stair-climbers/sole-sc200-vs-bowflex-max-trainer-m9/
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