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Elliptical Trainer Reviews       Elliptical Trainers are relatively new to the fitness industry when compared to other exercise equipment such as treadmills and exercise bikes.  However, they have been around for a few years now and many people have become familiar with the great benefits that they have to offer.  Their increase in popularity is largely due to their effectiveness and comfort.  The key benefit for using an Elliptical Trainer is that it you can exercise both your upper and lower body while minimizing the amount of stress you put on your joints.  They offer a great fat burning workout while allowing your legs to move in a very comfortable elliptical motion. 

Outlined below are a few quick links to our ratings and reviews for the different Elliptical Machines that are currently available.  Click on the individual link for that products comprehensive review and to see which is the best elliptical trainer for you. Models that currently do not have a link will be added in the near future.. 

Quick links (click on the links below to view the elliptical ratings broken down by price)


Under $500 $500-$999 $1000-$1999 $2000-$2999 $3000 on up

Elliptical ratings and reviews for the under $500 price range
 

Brand Ellipticals Resistance Type Stride Length MSRP Rating

Weslo

Weslo Momentum 620

SMR™

13"

$259

1 Star

Weslo

Weslo Momentum 630

Push-Button Resistance

12"

$279

1 Star

Weslo

Weslo Momentum 220 X

SMR™

18"

$299

2 Stars

ProForm

ProForm Stride Select

Quick Resistance™

11", 13", 16"

$499

3 Stars

NordicTrack

NordicTrack SpaceSaver

Magnetic Resistance

12", 15" or 18"

$499

3 Stars


Elliptical 
ratings and reviews for the $500 - $999 price range

Brand Ellipticals Resistance Type Stride Length MSRP Rating

Horizon

Horizon EX-57

Magnetic brake resistance

18"

$549

3 Stars

ProForm

ProForm iSeries 785 F

SMR™

18"

$599

3 Stars

ProForm

ProForm 850 GameFit

SMR™

18"

$599

3 Stars

ProForm

ProForm Crosswalk 850

SMR™

Up to 22"

$699

4 Stars

Weslo

Weslo Momentum 745

SMR™

17.5"

$699

2 Stars

NordicTrack

AudioStrider 800

SMR™

18"

$699

3 Stars

Schwinn

Schwinn 430

Magnetic ECB 

18"

$799

5 Stars

ProForm

ProForm 850 SpaceSaver

SMR™

18"

$799

2 Stars

Schwinn

Schwinn 431

Magnetic ECB 

18"

$799

4 Stars

Horizon

Horizon EX-67

Magnetic brake resistance

18"

$799

3 Stars

NordicTrack

AudioStrider 990

1-Touch™ Resistance

18" - 22"

$849

4 Stars

ProForm

ProForm Epic 1200 Pro

1-Touch

18"

$849

4 Stars

NordicTrack

NordicTrack ACT Elliptical

SMR™

18"-22"

$899

4 Stars

Nordic Track

Nordic Track ASR 1000

SMR™

18"

$899

4 Stars

ProForm

ProForm 650 T SpaceSaver

SMR™

13", 15", and 18"

$899

4 Stars

Horizon

Horizon EX-77

Magnetic brake resistance

18" 

$999

3 Stars

NordicTrack

NordicTrack E5 Si

SMR™

18"

$999

4 Stars

NordicTrack

NordicTrack E5Vi

SMR™

13", 15" and 18"

$999

3 Stars

Schwinn

Schwinn 460

Magnetic ECB 

2" - 26"

$999

4 Stars

Sole

Sole E25 Elliptical 

Eddy Current Braking

20 inches

$999

4 Stars


Elliptical ratings and reviews for the $1000 - $1999 price range

Brand Ellipticals Resistance Type Stride Length MSRP Rating

Sole

Sole E35 Elliptical 

ECB Magnetic

20 inches

$1,299

4 Stars

Smooth

Smooth CE 2.1 

Electromagnetic Braking System

18"

$1,299

4 Stars

Smooth

Smooth CE 2.7

Magnetic Brake System

18" - 21"

$1,099

4 Stars

ProForm

ProForm Perspective 1000

SMR™

18"

$1,299

4 Stars

Smooth

Smooth CE 3.2

Electromagnetic Braking System

18"

$1,299

4 Stars

Smooth

Smooth CE 3.7

Magnetic Brake System

18" - 21"

$1,499

4 Stars

Sole

Sole E55 Elliptical

Eddy Current Braking

20 inches

$1,500

4 Stars

NordicTrack

NordicTrack FreeMotion s5.6

1-Touch™ Resistance

35"

$1,699

3 Stars

Smooth

Smooth CE 7.4

Electromagnetic Braking System

18" - 21"

$1,699

4 Stars

Sole

Sole E95 Elliptical

Eddy Current Braking

20 inches

$1,700

4 Stars

Reebok

Reebok RL 1500 Elliptical 

1-Touch™ Resistance 

20" 

$1,999

 

Smooth

Smooth Agile DMT X1

Electromagnetic Braking System

18" - 21"

$1,999

5 Stars

NordicTrack

NordicTrack FreeMotion s5.8

1-Touch™ Resistance

35"

$1,999

3 Stars


Elliptical
ratings and reviews for the $2000 - $2999 price range

Brand Ellipticals Resistance Type Stride Length MSRP Rating

Smooth

Smooth Agile DMT X2

Electromagnetic Braking System

18" - 21"

$2,299

5 Stars

Life Fitness

Life Fitness X1

Eddy Current

20"

$2,299

4 Stars

Precor

EFX5.17i

Magnetic

19"

$2,899

4 Stars

Life Fitness

Life Fitness X3

Eddy Current

20"

$2,999

4 Stars

Smooth

Smooth Agile DMT

Electromagnetic Braking System

19" - 24" 

$2,999

5 Stars

Precor

EFX 5.23

Magnetic

19"

$2,999

4 Stars


Elliptical ratings and reviews for the $3000 on up price range

Brand Ellipticals Resistance Type Stride Length MSRP Rating

Precor

EFX 5.25

Magnetic

18.5" - 20

$3,399

4 Stars

Life Fitness

Life Fitness X5

Eddy Current

18" - 24" 

$3,599

4 Stars

Precor

EFX5.31

Magnetic

21" - 23"

$3,999

4 Stars

Life Fitness

Life Fitness X7

Eddy Current

18" - 24" 

$4,299

4 Stars

Precor

EFX5.33

Magnetic

21" - 23"

$4,499

4 Stars

Precor

EFX5.35

Magnetic

21" - 24.5"

$4,499

4 Stars

Precor

EFX5.37

Magnetic

21" - 24.5"

$5,399

 

 



Older Reviews

Reviews for older models that still may be available on eBay or other sites.

 

Brand Ellipticals Rating
Keys  Keys ET530D Elliptical  
New Balance  New Balance 8.0E 3 Stars
ProForm ProForm Crosstrainer 650 3 Stars
ProForm ProForm Total-Body  
Spirit  Spirit ZE50 Elliptical 3 Stars
Stamina Stamina Elliptical 1777 3 Stars
Kettler Kettler Cross Trainer Ergometer XTR1   
New Balance New Balance 9.0E 3 Stars
New Balance New Balance 9.5E 4 Stars

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Key

1 Star

Avoid

2 Stars

Not Recommended

3 Stars

Recommended

4 Stars

Highly Recommended

5 Stars

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