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The Personal Power Plate gives you Power Plate’s precise vibration in a 16.5kg body that comes with its own carry case. It’s the most portable premium plate you can buy, and it’s ideal if you need to pack it away every day or take it on trips. But it only runs at one frequency, 35Hz, with a low or high setting, and its one-year warranty is short at this price.
Not sold on Amazon UK. Available direct from Power Plate and other UK retailers.
Reasons to buy
- Power Plate quality in a 16.5kg body
- Comes with a soft carry case
- Stores under a bed
- Simple to use
Reasons to avoid
- Fixed 35Hz frequency
- Only a one-year warranty
- Lower 120kg user limit
- Expensive for what it offers
The Personal Power Plate is the smallest and lightest machine in Power Plate’s range. It sits in our ££££ Premium price band (£600 to £3,000), and UK retailers often discount it. It’s designed for people who want the brand’s motion without dedicating floor space to a bigger machine.
Key specs
| Price | ££££ Premium (£600 to £3,000) |
|---|---|
| Motion | Power Plate multi-directional, mainly vertical |
| Frequency | Fixed 35Hz |
| Settings | Low or high |
| Timers | 30 or 60 seconds |
| Max user weight | 120kg |
| Size | 70 x 47.5 x 15.7cm |
| Weight | 16.5kg |
| Extras | Remote, hand straps, rubber mat, soft carry case |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Design and build
At 16.5kg and under 16cm tall, the Personal is easy to slide under a bed or into a cupboard, and the included soft carry case makes it easy to take to a holiday home or on a trip. The finish is unmistakably premium, and it comes with hand straps, a rubber mat and a remote control.
Performance
The Personal runs at a fixed 35Hz, which sits right in the middle of the frequency range used in many studies. You choose between low and high output. That’s all the adjustment you get, and for many people it’s enough. The motion is smooth and even, with the same refined feel you’d expect from the brand.
The limitation is flexibility. You can’t lower the frequency for gentle sessions or raise it for more intensity, as you can on the MOVE. The 120kg user limit is also lower than most of our picks.
Ease of use
Using it couldn’t be simpler. Step on, choose low or high and a 30 or 60 second timer, and go. It’s an easy machine to fit into a busy day, and Power Plate’s guided workouts give you plenty of ideas.
Price and value
This is the Personal’s weak point. You’re paying a Premium-band price for a single-frequency plate with a one-year warranty. If portability is essential, it’s worth it. If it isn’t, the MOVE offers far more for the extra money, and the Bluefin 4D offers a wider frequency range for a fraction of the price.
How it scores
Overall score: 4.0 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% | 4.3 | 1.29 |
| Build and safety | 25% | 4.5 | 1.13 |
| Controls and features | 15% | 3.5 | 0.53 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 4.7 | 0.70 |
| Value for money | 15% | 3.2 | 0.48 |
Weighted average: 4.13. Final score: 4.0. We lowered it slightly because its single, fixed 35Hz frequency limits how far you can progress compared with plates at a similar price. Our scoring rules allow this sense-check against price and competition, and we always show it.
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Alternatives to consider
- Power Plate MOVE: more adjustable, with a bigger platform, for a larger outlay.
- LifePro Waver: a lightweight, storable plate for around a tenth of the price.
Personal Power Plate FAQs
Is 35Hz a good frequency for a vibration plate?
Yes. Much of the research on whole-body vibration uses frequencies of around 25 to 40Hz, so 35Hz is right in that range.
Can you travel with the Personal Power Plate?
Yes. At 16.5kg with a carry case, it’s designed to be portable, though it’s still a lot to carry far.
Should you buy the Personal Power Plate?
Only if portability really matters. The Personal Power Plate is beautifully made and easy to use, but its single frequency and short warranty make it hard to recommend over the MOVE or a good budget plate unless you need to pack it away every day.
Not sold on Amazon UK. Available direct from Power Plate and other UK retailers.