DONOW
DONOW Smith Machine with Weight Stacks and Cable Crossover
LiftEvidence pick: Best With Weight Stacks
Selectorised dual weight stacks — the fastest cable training in this guide
- Best for
- Lifters who do a lot of cable work and want to change weight with a pin, in a room with enough width and ceiling height.
- Skip if
- Narrow rooms (about 78.6 in wide) or ceilings under about 90 in, and buyers who need stack weights and warranty terms confirmed before ordering.
DONOW
Smith machine + cage + weight stacks
Amazon customer rating
See current rating and reviews on AmazonAmazon's rating, not ours — it changes over time, so we link to the live figure.
- Type
- Smith machine + cage + weight stacks
- Cable system
- Dual independent cable crossover with enclosed selectorised weight stacks, 2:1 ratio
- LiftEvidence score
- 7.9 / 10
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Quick verdict
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
The only machine here with two enclosed, selectorised weight stacks: change resistance with a pin instead of loading plates, which makes cable rows, pulldowns and crossovers much quicker. It also includes a linear-bearing Smith bar, a power rack with safety arms and a multi-grip pull-up station on a 2 × 2 in frame, with a 2:1 cable ratio. Owners rate it highly for smooth gliding stacks and sturdiness for the price. It is wide — about 78.6 in — and 88 in tall, the listing does not state stack weights or warranty, and assembly instructions draw mixed reviews.
Specifications
Source: manufacturer listing
As stated by the manufacturer (website or Amazon listing; conflicts are noted). Information that was not available or could not be confirmed is omitted or marked “Not reliably published”.
- Brand
- DONOW
- Model
- Smith Machine with Weight Stacks
- ASIN
- B0D632P2SW
- Type
- Smith machine + cage + weight stacks
- Smith carriage
- Linear bearings
- Cable system
- Dual independent cable crossover with enclosed selectorised weight stacks, 2:1 ratio
- Frame
- 2 × 2 in steel
- Dimensions
- 54.7 in deep × 78.6 in wide × 88 in tall
- Warranty
- Warranty not stated in the listing details we reviewed.
Sources: Amazon.com listing. Checked October 8, 2026.
Who it suits
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Best suited to
- All-in-One Home Gym
- Cable Work
- Hypertrophy
- Training Alone
Lifters who do a lot of cable work and want to change weight with a pin, in a room with enough width and ceiling height.
Less suitable for
Narrow rooms (about 78.6 in wide) or ceilings under about 90 in, and buyers who need stack weights and warranty terms confirmed before ordering.
Strengths and drawbacks
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Strengths
- Two selectorised, enclosed weight stacks
- Smith bar, rack with safeties and pull-up station
- Highest rating here (4.6 from 249)
- Largest review base among these machines
Drawbacks
- Very wide (78.6 in) and tall (88 in)
- Stack weights and warranty not stated in the listing details
- Assembly instructions draw complaints
Smith bar, cables and build
LiftEvidence editorial assessment
Our interpretation of the specifications, stated construction and recurring customer feedback. We have not independently tested this product.
- Smith bar smoothness
- Good
- Cable training
- Excellent
- Stability
- Good
- Free-weight rack use
- Good
- Build quality
- Good
- Durability
- Good
Evidence and product claims
Scientific evidence, independent testing and manufacturer claims are different kinds of information and are not equivalent.
Independent testing
No independent laboratory testing of this model identified.
Manufacturer claims
Dual enclosed weight stacks; linear-bearing Smith bar; 2:1 cable ratio (manufacturer listing).
Marketing statements; not independently verified.
Customer feedback
Source: Amazon customer reviews · checked October 8, 2026
Amazon customer rating
See current rating and reviews on AmazonAmazon's rating, not ours — it changes over time, so we link to the live figure.
Customer ratings reflect user experience on Amazon. They are not LiftEvidence ratings and are not controlled evidence.
Recurring themes
Owners praise build quality for the price, smooth gliding weight stacks, versatility and sturdiness — likened to having several machines in one spot. Assembly is easy for some and hard work for others; the instructions and video get mixed feedback.
Commonly praised
- Smooth dual weight stacks
- Sturdy for the price
- Versatile
Commonly criticised
- Mixed assembly experiences
- Instructions confusing for some
Editorial scores
LiftEvidence editorial assessment · 0–10
7.9/ 10 · LiftEvidence score (weighted)
- Frame & build · 25%
- 7.5
- Smith system · 20%
- 7.5
- Cable system · 15%
- 9.0
- Versatility · 15%
- 9.0
- Specification transparency · 10%
- 6.0
- Owner feedback · 15%
- 8.0
Editorial judgements from the manufacturer's specifications, stated construction and recurring customer-review themes, using the same criteria for every product in this category. They are not measurements, and we have not tested this product. How we evaluate
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- JELENS M21
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- RitFit Compact Smith
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Where to check the price
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DONOW Weight-Stack Smith
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