Brand comparisons

There are now chi exercise machines to suit most people’s budget and with various types of design, functionality and build quality.
Since the original Chi Machine® was invented in 1990, other manufacturers have come up with alternatives. These can be categorized as follows:
- Cheaper versions of the original Chi Machine® with similar functionality but inferior build and/or engineering quality.
- More advanced versions with superior build, mechanics and/or functionality and/or added features.
- Chi exercise machines that also offer ancillary features that allow users to utilize the same device for other purposes.
Below is a chart showing a comparison of some of the most popular chi exercise machines available in Europe & North America. We have negotiated a special discount for Members of our Forum when buying any of the chi exercise machines available at www.chiexercisemachine.com.
For more details of how later chi exercise machines differ from the original Chi Machine®, please go to Later Developments.
Comparison Chart showing various brands available in North America & Europe
Model
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Model
Name
Name
Sun Ancon
Chi Machine
Chi Machine
Surge of Chi
Exerciser
Exerciser
Chi Vitalizer
Evergain
De Luxe
De Luxe
Reviber
Bodywave
Bodywave
Swing Master
Chi Swing
Price Band
1
2
3
1
3
4
5
Summary
Description
Description
"the Original"
Robust Motor
& Advanced Functions
& Advanced Functions
Good overall quality
Multi-purpose with massage features
Basic quality
w/ one speed
w/ one speed
Basic quality w/adjustable speeds
Economy product
USA version [110 v]
Europe/Uk [220-240 v]
Motor Type
DC or AC
DC or AC
AC
45w
45w
DC
45w
45w
DC
40w
40w
AC
55w
55w
DC
50w
50w
AC
35w
35w
AC
35w
35w
Variable
Speed
Speed
Range
Swings per min
Swings per min
140
80 to 160
90 to 150
UK: 110 to 150
UK: 110 to 150
120 to 170
150
119 to 147
138 to 148
Swing
Travel
Travel
1.5 inches
3.7 cm
3.7 cm
1.75 inches
4.5 cm
4.5 cm
1.75 inches
4.5 cm
4.5 cm
1.5 inches
3.8 cm
3.8 cm
1.25 inches
3 cm
3 cm
1.25 inches
3 cm
3 cm
1.5 inches
3.7 cm
3.7 cm
Digital
Timer
Timer
Weight
15.5 lbs
7 kg
7 kg
15.65 lbs
7.1 kg
7.1 kg
13.5 lbs
6.1 kg
6.1 kg
14 lbs
6.35 kg
6.35 kg
13.2 lbs
6 kg
6 kg
12 lbs
5.5 kg
5.5 kg
11 lbs
5 kg
5 kg
Padded
Leg Cradle
Leg Cradle
LCD Digital
Hand Control
Hand Control
Model
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Model
Name
Name
Sun Ancon
Chi Machine
Chi Machine
Surge of Chi
Exerciser
Exerciser
Chi Vitalizer
Evergain
De Luxe
De Luxe
Reviber
Bodywave
Bodywave
Swing Master
Chi Swing
Retail Price
US $
US $
$480
$237 - $349
$234 - $299
$269 - $499
Not Available
in N.America
in N.America
$147 - $249
$99 - $149
Retail Price
UK £
UK £
AU$ 750+VAT
[approx.£600]*
[approx.£600]*
£229
£187.50
Not Available
in UK
in UK
£139.99
Not Available
in UK
in UK
Not Available
in UK
in UK
Retail Price
Europe €
Europe €
AU$ 750+VAT [approx.€672]*
€275
€225
Not Available
in Europe
in Europe
€299
Not Available
in Europe
in Europe
Not Available
in Europe
in Europe
*Sun Ancon machines are supplied to UK and Europe from Australia (priced in Aus. Dollars). Freight costs from Australia and VAT importation taxes must be added.
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- What’s a Chi Machine?
- What is Chi?
- Why the goldfish?
- Early history
- Sun Ancon Chi Machine
- Later developments
- Brand comparisons
- Is this really exercise?
- Research
- Case Studies & Testimonials
- Practitioner's feedback
- What are the effects?
- Potential health benefits
- Backcare benefits
- Energy benefits
- Stress relief benefits
- Sleep benefits
- Are they safe?
- No pain, no gain?
- Is speed important?
- A good investment?
- Tips for optimum benefits
- Early research
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