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If you want something to hold on to, the Bluefin Pro is the plate to buy. Its full-height column and handlebars make it feel far more secure than a floor board, which is a big deal if your balance isn’t what it was or you simply feel more confident with support. It’s quiet, well specified for the price and backed by a lifetime motor warranty. The catch is size: this is furniture, not something you slide under the sofa.
Reasons to buy
- Full-height handlebars for support and confidence
- Quiet, rated under 55dB
- 360-degree spinning plate adds variety
- Lifetime motor warranty
- 10 built-in programmes
Reasons to avoid
- Takes up a lot of floor space
- Modest 4 to 10.7Hz frequency range
- Not easy to move around
Bluefin Fitness is a UK brand that has sold vibration plates here for the best part of a decade, and its plates are among the most reviewed in the country. The Pro is its upright model, combining a vibrating platform with a waist-high console and handlebars. It sits in our £££ Mid price band (£200 to £600).
Upright plates used to be found mainly in gyms and salons. The Pro brings the format into the home at a sensible price, and it fills a real gap for people who don’t feel steady on a low board.
Key specs
| Price | £££ Mid (£200 to £600) |
|---|---|
| Motion | Vertical, with a 360-degree spinning plate |
| Frequency | 4 to 10.7Hz |
| Programmes | 10 auto programmes plus manual control |
| Noise | Under 55dB (Bluefin figure) |
| Size | 71 x 67 x 116cm |
| Extras | Handlebars, console, calorie sensors, bottle holder |
| Warranty | Lifetime motor warranty |
Design and build
The Pro stands 116cm tall, with a column rising from the front of the platform to a console and a pair of handlebars. It’s a much bigger footprint than a floor plate, at 71 x 67cm, so measure up before you order. Once it’s in place you’ll probably leave it there.
The handlebars are the reason to buy it. Being able to hold on while you squat or simply stand on the plate makes a huge difference to confidence, especially for older users or anyone recovering from an injury. The console houses the display, programme buttons and hand sensors that estimate calories burned. Treat those calorie numbers as a rough guide at best, as they are on almost every piece of home gym kit.
Performance
Bluefin describes the Pro’s motion as vertical, and it runs from 4 to 10.7Hz. That’s a low frequency range compared with premium machines like the Power Plate MOVE, which runs at 30 to 40Hz, so it feels like a gentle to moderate rumble rather than an intense buzz. For most home users, especially beginners, that’s perfectly comfortable.
The 360-degree spinning plate is a fun extra. It lets you twist gently while you stand, which adds a little core work and variety. And the Pro is quiet, rated by Bluefin at under 55dB, roughly the level of a normal conversation, so it won’t rattle the house.
Ease of use
Ten automatic programmes vary the speed for you, or you can choose your own level. The controls are on the console at hand height, so there’s no bending down to the floor, which is another plus for older users. Holding the handlebars means you can try exercises like half squats and calf raises with less fear of losing your balance.
What owners say
Owners consistently praise how stable and easy to use the Pro feels, and many mention that the handlebars were the reason they chose it. The main frustrations are its size and weight when setting it up and moving it, and a few people would like a stronger top speed.
Price and value
In the £££ Mid band, the Pro costs a little more than our top pick, the LifePro Waver, and less than the Bluefin 4D. That’s good value for an upright plate, and the lifetime motor warranty adds real peace of mind.
How it scores
Overall score: 4.3 out of 5, which we call Very 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% | 3.8 | 1.14 |
| Build and safety | 25% | 4.7 | 1.18 |
| Controls and features | 15% | 4.4 | 0.66 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 4.6 | 0.69 |
| Value for money | 15% | 4.2 | 0.63 |
Weighted average: 4.30, which rounds to our final score of 4.3.
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Alternatives to consider
- LifePro Waver: stronger and easier to store, but without handlebars.
- Bluefin 4D: a more powerful floor plate from the same brand, with more motion types.
- Hypervibe G17 Pro: a much more powerful upright machine, at more than ten times the price.
Bluefin Pro FAQs
Is the Bluefin Pro good for elderly users?
It’s one of the best options for older users because the handlebars give you something to hold. Speak to your GP first if you have a heart condition, implants, or any of the conditions in our safety guide.
How much space does the Bluefin Pro need?
The machine measures 71 x 67cm at the base and 116cm tall. Leave a little space around it so you can step on and off comfortably.
Is the Bluefin Pro noisy?
No. Bluefin rates it at under 55dB, which is around the volume of a normal conversation.
Should you buy the Bluefin Pro?
If you want to hold on while you exercise, yes. The Bluefin Pro is stable, quiet and simple to use, and it’s one of the best-value upright plates you can buy in the UK. If space is tight or you want more power, look at the LifePro Waver or the Bluefin 4D instead.