The 5 best smart fitness mirrors we tested, and one you should avoid

If you're more interested in getting toned than lifting heavy weights — you guessed it — Tonal is the fitness mirror for you. 

Tonal brings you total body workouts without all the free weights, resistance bands, and other pesky fitness accessories. It's basically an amped-up, smart version of a traditional cable machine. Instead of guessing how much weight you can handle though, Tonal's strength assessment will give you custom weight suggestions for a totally personalized workout. During your workout, you won't ever need to manually adjust the weight — Tonal's AI does it for you.

You'll get 200 pounds of digital weight, sensors that monitor your form and give you feedback, a digital spotter that will help you if needed, and live and on-demand studio-style classes. The only real downside to Tonal is that it has some pretty strict installation requirements, and isn't the most renter-friendly pick. The Tonal trainer also had a recent price increase (by $500), so you may want to look into financing through Affirm if you choose to bring one home.

Oh, and if it makes you feel more powerful, Tonal is endorsed by Lebron James. Just saying. 

Check out our full Tonal review for more info on all the smart features it has to offer.

While Echelon used to feature two different sizes of touchscreen Reflect fitness mirrors, the original 40-inch version is no longer available. Luckily, the 50-inch version is still in production and is just as good as the latter (if not better). If you're interested in basic workout classes across a pretty big variety of genres, the Echelon Reflect will give you the features you need without the overwhelming bells and whistles of some of the other options. 

All you'll need is to log into the Echelon app to access the library of over 2,000 on-demand classes. There are up to 40 new live classes added to the app daily, too, so you won't get bored doing the same workouts over and over again. If you already have another connected Echelon device, you can use the same account to access classes on the Reflect.

Note that the Echelon Reflect price doesn't include any type of installation, so be prepared to bust your drill and measuring tape out. 

Weight lifting in the gym can be intimidating, but the Tempo studio will ease you into the lifting life in style. Not only does the Tempo look like a high-end piece of furniture, it also comes packed with AI technology that checks your form during each workout class you take and offers modifications to get the best of each exercise. Basically, it's like having a personal trainer at home with you. 

Really, the only downside of the Tempo is that if you want to get into heavy lifting with exercises like bench pressing, deadlifting, and anything that requires a barbell or a bench, you'll need to purchase either the Plus or Pro bundle, which "racks up" extra costs upfront.

During testing, writer Brenda Stolyar appreciated Tempo's high-end equipment and how the AI tech keeps you in-check for optimal workouts (and less potential injuries).

Head to our full review of the Tempo Studio for more info.

If the Mirror and the NordicTrack Vault had a baby, you'd get the ProForm Vue. It's the same price as the Mirror, has a back-of-mirror storage situation similar to the Vault, and runs on iFit. If you own any other connected device that runs on iFit (or if it's just your go-to workout app on your phone), you won't need to purchase an additional membership. If you don't have an iFit membership, you'll score a free 30 day trial with purchase of the Proform Vue.

The ProForm Vue features a 22-inch touchscreen, and comes with a solid amount of accessories: a 10 pound barbell, two five pound dumbbells, and four 2.5 pound weight plates. All of these accessories can be stored on the back of the Vue, so everything will stay tidy.

The price of the Vue was recently dropped from $1499 down to $999, making it an even more attractive option in comparison to other mirrors on this list.

The NordicTrack Vault has one of the sleeker designs of the fitness systems on this list and actually looks like a minimalist mirror when not in use, too — similar to The Mirror. The Vault's main draw is that its screen hangs on a hinged door that swivels in multiple directions, so you don't necessarily need to have room to work out directly in front of the mirror.

During testing, reporter Amanda Yeo found that the performance of the Vault just wasn't up to par with the price. When you combine six to seven-second loading times between each screen with a non-functional installed camera, plus an additional cost of $500 for the cabinet to come with weights, you'll probably be better off with a different smart mirror.

The Vault runs on iFit (similar to the ProForm Vue), so if you already have a membership, you won't need to sign up for a separate one. If you love iFit, this is good news. But during our testing, Yeo found that the iFit workouts used on the Vault lacked motivational content, were often labeled with confusing names, and simply weren't worth the long loading times.

For more details on the NordicTrack Vault, check out our full review.