If you want to spend under £100, the EVOLAND and the MERACH CV30 Pro are the two plates we recommend. Both are oscillating boards in the £ Budget band, with a 136kg user limit. The difference comes down to features versus footprint.
The quick verdict
Buy the MERACH CV30 Pro if space is tight or you want a comfortable, grippy surface. It scores slightly higher in our reviews. Buy the EVOLAND if you want the most features for the money, including 99 speeds, a Bluetooth speaker and a remote.
Side by side
| Spec |  MERACH CV30 Pro |  EVOLAND Vibration Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 4.1/5Very good | 4.0/5Very good |
| Price band | £ Budget (under £100) | £ Budget (under £100) |
| Motion | Oscillating | Oscillating |
| Frequency | Not published | Not published |
| Settings | 10 levels plus auto modes | 99 speeds, 5 programmes |
| Max user | 136kg | 136kg |
| Size | 58 x 33 x 12cm | 54 x 32 x 13.5cm |
| Plate weight | Not stated | 7.4kg |
| Warranty | Not stated in the UK | Not stated in the UK |
| Best for | Small flats and under-bed storage | Trying a plate without spending much |
| Where to buy | Check price on Amazon UK for the MERACH CV30 Pro (opens in a new tab) | Check price on Amazon UK for the EVOLAND Vibration Plate (opens in a new tab) |
Features
The EVOLAND is the more generous of the two, with 99 speeds, five programmes, a remote, a Bluetooth speaker and resistance bands. The CV30 Pro keeps things simple, with ten levels plus automatic modes. For a beginner, ten well-spaced steps are plenty.
Size and comfort
The EVOLAND has the smaller footprint, at 54 x 32cm, and weighs just 7.4kg. The CV30 Pro is a little longer at 58cm but lower, at 12cm, so it slides under more beds and sofas. Its silicone top is grippy and comfortable underfoot, and owners describe it as quiet.
Which should you buy?
If you live in a flat or want the plate to disappear under the bed, choose the MERACH CV30 Pro. If you want to try lots of speeds and programmes, choose the EVOLAND. Neither reaches the higher frequencies used in most research, so if that matters, look at our best budget plates guide for the step up. Read the full MERACH CV30 Pro review and EVOLAND review.