This is the raw data behind the tier list. Every criterion, every product, every mark. Sort it, filter it by category, or download the whole thing as a spreadsheet.
Back to the neck trainer tier listEvery criterion, every product, every mark. Nothing is summarized away. Scroll sideways for the rest of the field. The criterion column and the totals stay pinned.
Each product was checked against 41 binary criteria grouped into six categories. A criterion is marked met only when the manufacturer publishes it or it is plainly visible in the product itself. Anything unstated is scored as not met, which is why a few products with vague marketing sit lower than their price suggests.
No criterion is weighted more heavily than another. A product's total is the plain count of criteria it meets, and tiers are graded against the highest score in the field rather than against 41. That keeps the letters honest when no product on the market does everything.
Can you train with it the day it arrives, or does it need parts sold separately?
What loads it, and how far can it go? Plates, bands, cables, hanging weight, and whether the load is quantified in pounds so overload can be tracked.
What can it actually train? Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, resisted rotation, isometrics, deep cervical flexors, and tension through the full range.
How does it sit on the head? Adjustable fit, chin strap, hands-free use, gravity-reduced support, replaceable pads.
What does it need from the room around it? Door anchor, wall mount, portability, home-gym suitability.
What happens after the money leaves your account? Price tiers, warranty, trial window, programming, rehab positioning, review volume, retail availability.
Every product in the matrix, with the page each spec and price was read from. Confidence reflects how much of the scoring came from published manufacturer detail rather than inference.
| Product | Price | Type | Source | Confidence |
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Prices are US list or current-sale as shown on manufacturer sites in August 2026. Currency conversions are approximate. Product names and specifications belong to their respective manufacturers.
The Kensui EZ-HELM took 33 of 41 criteria, four clear of second place and at less than a third of its price.
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