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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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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 (recorded 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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