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Sole SC200 Stepper vs MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sole SC200 Stepper is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Sole SC200 Stepper or MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands?

The MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Sole SC200 Stepper MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands
US price
BrandSole FitnessMaxKare
Released
Step height range (cm)
Resistance levels 20
Max user weight (kg) 150 100
Drive type Eddy current brake (ECB) acting on a 17lb (7.7kg) drive wheel via dual-piston independent pedal arms Hydraulic cylinder with adjustable, motor-assisted resistance, plus removable resistance training bands
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) LCD display (steps, time, calories)
Flywheel weight (kg) 7.7
Dimensions (cm) 142 x 46

Sources — Sole SC200 Stepper: fitrated.com (verified 2026-08-01). MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands: maxkare.net (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Sole SC200 Stepper and MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max user weight (kg): Sole SC200 Stepper 150 vs MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands 100
  • Drive type: Sole SC200 Stepper Eddy current brake (ECB) acting on a 17lb (7.7kg) drive wheel via dual-piston independent pedal arms vs MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands Hydraulic cylinder with adjustable, motor-assisted resistance, plus removable resistance training bands
  • 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 MaxKare Stepper with Resistance Bands LCD display (steps, time, calories)

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