Mirrorvs
Peloton
Peloton: Full-featured fitness platform with dedicated bike/treadmill, more comprehensive instructor-led classes, though significantly more expensive
Mirror
The nearly invisible home gym
As of 30 August 2026, Mirror starts at $39/month. Mirror (by Lululemon) is a reflective display that streams live and on-demand fitness classes directly into your home. Softwr lists it under Fitness. Mirror is made by Mirror (Lululemon), launched in 2016, available on iOS.
Overview
What Mirror does
Mirror (by Lululemon) is a reflective display that streams live and on-demand fitness classes directly into your home. When off, it looks like a mirror; when on, it shows instructors and your reflection for real-time form checking. Classes include cardio, strength, yoga, boxing, and barre.
What people use it for
- Workout tracking
- Nutrition management
- Health monitoring
- Fitness coaching
- Wellness improvement
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Mirror.
- No built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
- Strength training classes are circuit-based rather than traditional weightlifting programs
- Lululemon discontinued hardware sales, affecting new customer acquisition
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What people choose instead of Mirror
Each pairing was judged by two reviewers asking whether a buyer would genuinely weigh the two against each other. The ones that failed were deleted rather than published.
- MirrorvsTonal
Tonal: AI-powered strength training focus with resistance arms up to 200lbs, better for dedicated weight training than Mirror's cardio orientation
- MirrorvsTempo
Tempo: Computer vision-based strength training coaching, similar price to Mirror but AI-driven form correction versus streaming classes
Pricing
What Mirror costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Hardware
$1,495 /one-time
- Mirror screen
- Installation option available
Subscription
$39 /mo
- 10,000+ classes
- Live and on-demand
- All class types
Personal Training
$40 /half-hour session
- 1-on-1 coaching
- Form correction
Capabilities
Features
Live classes
On-demand library
Real-time form check
Personal training option
Heart rate display
Apple Watch
Integration with Apple Watch
Bluetooth heart rate monitors
Integration with Bluetooth heart rate monitors
Ios support
Available on ios
Hardware support
Available on hardware
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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What does the Mirror hardware cost?
The Mirror costs $1,495, with optional white-glove delivery and installation for an additional $250. Financing options available at $32/month for 48 months.
SourceIs there a subscription fee beyond hardware?
Yes, Mirror requires a $39/month subscription for access to live and on-demand workout classes. Personal training sessions are available for an additional $40 per half-hour.
SourceWhat types of workouts does Mirror offer?
Mirror offers over 10,000 live and on-demand workout classes across 60 different categories including strength, cardio, dance, boxing, and yoga.
SourceWho owns Mirror now?
Lululemon acquired Mirror in June 2020 for $500 million and currently operates it as part of their fitness offerings, though hardware sales have been discontinued.
SourceDoes Mirror provide strength training with weights?
Mirror offers strength training classes but does not include built-in weights or resistance arms like Tonal. Users can filter for classes based on their available equipment.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Mirror
- Company
- Mirror (Lululemon)
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Founders
- Brynn Putnam
Timeline
Mirror over time
- Acquisition2020-06-01$500m
Lululemon acquires Mirror for $500 million, with Brynn Putnam remaining as CEO
Source - Launch2018-01-01
Mirror launches as at-home fitness streaming solution with interactive smart mirror display
Source - Founded2016-01-01
Mirror founded by Brynn Putnam, former professional dancer and fitness entrepreneur
Source
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