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The Dripex is one of the cheapest plates we rate, and it covers the basics well. It’s slim enough to store under a bed, takes users up to 150kg, which is more than most budget boards, and comes with 99 speeds, five programmes, a remote, a Bluetooth speaker and a pair of resistance bands. Where it falls short is information: Dripex doesn’t publish the frequency, amplitude or even the type of motion, and owners say the instructions don’t explain the settings. It’s a sensible low-cost way to try vibration training, but the EVOLAND remains our budget pick.
Reasons to buy
- 150kg user limit, higher than most plates at this price
- Slim 12cm profile stores under most beds
- 99 speeds and five automatic programmes
- Remote, Bluetooth speaker and two resistance bands included
- Suction-cup feet to stop it moving
Reasons to avoid
- No frequency or amplitude figures published
- Dripex doesn’t say which type of motion it uses
- Owners report thin or missing English instructions
- One-year warranty, and no handles
Key specs
| Price | £ Budget (under £100) |
|---|---|
| Motion | Not stated by Dripex |
| Frequency | Not published |
| Speed levels | 99, plus 5 automatic programmes |
| Timer | 1 to 10 minutes |
| Max user weight | 150kg |
| Size | 54 x 32 x 12cm |
| Surface | Non-slip silicone mat with magnetic massage beads |
| Feet | Suction cups |
| Extras | Remote, LED display, Bluetooth and USB speaker, 2 resistance bands |
| Model number | YZ-809 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
All figures come from Dripex’s Amazon UK listing. Dripex doesn’t publish a plate weight, frequency range or amplitude.
Design and build
The Dripex is a flat, rounded board in black, white or gold, with an LED display set into the top edge. At 54 x 32cm it has almost exactly the same footprint as the EVOLAND, and at 12cm tall it’s slim enough to slide under a bed or sofa between sessions. The top is a non-slip silicone mat dotted with magnetic beads, which give your feet a textured surface, and suction cups underneath help keep it in place on hard floors. Hooks on each side take the supplied resistance bands for upper-body moves. The 150kg user limit is the stand-out figure: most budget boards stop at 120kg to 136kg.
Performance
This is the weakest part of the Dripex’s case, not because of anything it’s known to do badly, but because Dripex says so little. It doesn’t publish a frequency range, an amplitude or a motor rating, and it doesn’t say whether the plate oscillates (rocks side to side) or moves vertically. Dripex calls it a 3D vibration platform, but that’s a marketing term rather than a technical one. Plates of this size and price are usually oscillating, which suits circulation, balance and toning work more than research-style training at 30 to 40Hz. If those figures matter to you, look at a plate that publishes them. Our guide to types of vibration plate explains the differences.
Ease of use
You get 99 manual speeds and five preset programmes (P1 to P5), with a timer from one to ten minutes, all set from the panel on the plate or from the remote. The Bluetooth speaker lets you play music from your phone, and there’s a USB input too. The weak spot is guidance. UK owners say the manual doesn’t explain what the programmes or speed levels do, and one says a foreign-language manual arrived instead of an English one. If you’re new to plates, our vibration plate workouts fill the gap.
What owners say
UK feedback on Amazon is broadly positive. Owners most often praise how sturdy the plate feels for the money, its compact size and how easy it is to store, and a couple of older buyers say they use it daily for circulation. Opinions on noise are split: some find it very quiet, while others say it’s louder than they expected. The most common complaint is the instructions, with owners saying they had no clear explanation of the programmes and one saying the spoken prompts at start-up are hard to make out.
Dripex vs EVOLAND
| Dripex | EVOLAND | |
|---|---|---|
| Price band | £ Budget | £ Budget |
| Speeds and programmes | 99 speeds, 5 programmes | 99 speeds, 5 programmes |
| Max user | 150kg | 136kg |
| Size | 54 x 32 x 12cm | 54 x 32 x 13.5cm |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not stated in the UK |
| Our score | 3.8 | 4.0 |
On paper the two are very close. The Dripex takes heavier users and states a warranty, while the EVOLAND has a much larger and more consistent body of owner feedback behind it, which is why it keeps our budget award. If you’re over 136kg, the Dripex is the better choice of the two.
Price and value
The Dripex sits in our £ Budget band, under £100, and it’s often discounted. For that you get a full set of extras and a higher weight limit than most rivals, so it’s good value. What stops it scoring higher is the lack of published performance figures, which makes it hard to compare fairly with plates that do share them.
How it scores
Overall score: 3.8 out of 5, which we call Good. Each area is scored out of five and weighted as explained in how we review.
Show how we worked it out
| Area | Weight | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion and power | 30% | 3.4 | 1.02 |
| Build and safety | 25% | 3.8 | 0.95 |
| Controls and features | 15% | 3.9 | 0.59 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 4.0 | 0.60 |
| Value for money | 15% | 4.2 | 0.63 |
Weighted average: 3.79, which rounds to our final score of 3.8.
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Alternatives to consider
- EVOLAND: the same size and features, with a bigger owner base. Our best budget plate.
- MERACH CV30 Pro: similarly compact, with a grippy silicone top that owners say is quiet.
- LifePro Waver: our top pick overall, if you can stretch to the ££ Entry band.
Dripex vibration plate FAQs
What is the Dripex vibration plate’s weight limit?
Dripex rates it for users up to 150kg (23st 9lb), which is higher than most budget plates.
Does the Dripex come with a remote?
Yes. The box includes the plate, a remote control, two resistance bands and a user manual.
Can I store it under a bed?
Usually, yes. It’s 12cm tall, so it fits under most beds and sofas with a standard gap.
Is it safe for everyone?
No plate is. Speak to your GP first if you have a pacemaker or other implant, a joint replacement, a history of blood clots, a heart condition or you’re pregnant. Our safety guide has the full list.
Should you buy the Dripex vibration plate?
Buy it if you want a cheap, compact plate and you’re heavier than most budget boards allow. It has all the extras you’d expect and a 150kg limit at a budget price. If you’re under 136kg, though, the EVOLAND gives you the same features with more owner feedback behind it, and if you want published performance figures, you’ll need to spend a little more.
Sources: Dripex’s Amazon UK listing (size, weight limit, programmes, contents, model number and warranty, plus UK owner reviews). Checked 9 November 2026.