Rank #2 in Best Cross Trainers 2026: 10 Ranked, and the £35 Badge Test
Pooboo Foldable Cross Trainer, 16-Level Resistance
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Pooboo Cross Trainer sits at number two in our cross trainer guide and, at £349.99, is the most expensive machine in it. Pooboo sells it as a 16-level magnetic elliptical with a foldable frame, transport wheels, an LCD console and app connection, and a claimed 400 lbs capacity in the product title. It currently carries 4.6 out of 5 from 441 ratings, and the histogram shows 79 of every 100 ratings at five stars against 5 of every 100 at one or two stars.
The numbers on the listing itself are where it gets interesting. The same page gives the maximum user weight as 400 lbs in the title and 350 pounds in the specification field — 181 kg against 159 kg. The bullet copy quotes a 15.5-inch stride while the spec table says 14.98 inches, which is 39.4 cm against 38 cm. The spec field also lists a display size of 15 inches, and the marketing copy drops into German mid-sentence with "Senioren and Rehabilitanden", which suggests the text was assembled from more than one source. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this machine, not from any testing of our own.
How those 441 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £349.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5, 441 ratings |
| Maximum user weight (title) | 400 lbs (181 kg) |
| Maximum user weight (spec field) | 350 pounds (159 kg) (as listed) |
| Stride length (bullet copy) | 15.5 inches (39.4 cm) |
| Stride length (spec field) | 14.98 inches (38 cm) (as listed) |
| Resistance | Magnetic, 16 levels |
| Assembled size and weight | 125D x 76W x 158H cm; 34 kg |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Takes ages to unpack but worth it when set up. Very good machine.”
Verified purchase“Excellent product! Sturdy, quiet and smooth to use. It's easy to move and space-saving. It's very good for doing workouts at home. It's not difficult to assemble by following the instructions.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cross Trainers 2026: 10 Ranked, and the £35 Badge Test.
Questions people ask
What is the maximum user weight for the Pooboo cross trainer?
Pooboo's title states 400 lbs (181 kg) while the specification field on the same page states 350 pounds (159 kg). Both figures appear on the listing, so we quote both.
What stride length does the Pooboo E39905 have?
The product bullet gives 15.5 inches (39.4 cm); the specification table gives 14.98 inches (38 cm).
What resistance does this Pooboo machine use?
A magnetic drive system with 16 resistance levels, described by Pooboo as whisper-quiet and suitable for use in a flat.
Does the Pooboo cross trainer fold away?
Yes. Pooboo lists a foldable frame with integrated transport wheels so the machine can be rolled into a corner after a workout.
How long does assembly take?
The listing says the cross trainer arrives 80% pre-assembled and that most users complete setup within 30 minutes. Buyer reviews on the page mention that unpacking takes a while.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Pooboo E39905?
The specification field gives 125 cm deep, 76 cm wide and 158 cm high, with an item weight of 34 kg.
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