Elliptical Ratings
Want to see our proprietary elliptical rating algorithm in action? We spend hours rating each elliptical to help you find the perfect one, and this page is kept up to date with every model we have ever reviewed, sorted by rating.
Curious about our ratings? Here’s how we rate each elliptical:
- Research specs, features, warranties, user reviews and expert reviews
- Compile all data from personal tests, retailers, reviewers and manufacturers to minimize bias
- Enter data to determine fairly-weighted expected values for Reviews, Specs & Features, and Quality
- Compute an overall rating using our custom-written algorithm to summarize all results in simple form (0-100%)
- Give you the easy-to-read rating so you don’t have to spend hours researching like we do!
Check out the ratings for every elliptical we have reviewed so far:
Sole E95
Rating: 96.4%
- Best Price: $1,699.99
The Sole E95 is a tremedous value. The elliptical is not only one of the most dependable, well-built machines on the market but it also will not cost a fortune to purchase. Sole Fitness also offers one of the best warranties available.
Read the full Sole E95 Review
Smooth CE 8.0LC
Rating: 94.9%
- Best Price: $1,599.00
The Smooth CE 8.0LC is everything you could possibly ask for in an elliptical. The Smooth CE 8.0LC is designed for the home market but could easily fit in with the exercise equipment found at the local gym. You will absolutely love this elliptical!
Read the full Smooth CE 8.0LC Review
NordicTrack A.C.T. Pro
Rating: 90.8%
- Best Price: $1,299.00
The NordicTrack A.C.T. Pro is one of the best ellipticals on the market. The NordicTrack A.C.T. is well produced and features a large variety of useful features. The performance is also elite as the elliptical features 20 levels of resistance and adjustable 18-22 inch stride length.
Read the full NordicTrack A.C.T. Pro Review
Sole E35
Rating: 86.7%
- Best Price: $1,099.99
The Sole E35 is an excellent elliptical that features all the basic specs (16 resistance levels, 20 inch stride, 24 lbs. Flywheel) needed to reach your fitness goals. The elliptical also features cushioned and adjustable pedals as well as iPod/mp3 compatibility and is backed by an incredible warranty.
Read the full Sole E35 Review
Yowza Sanibel
Rating: 85.9%
- Best Price: $1,499.00
The Yowza Sanibel is a well produced elliptical that features ElectroMagnetic resistance with a fantastic 21 inch stride length. The elliptical also includes innovative Cardio Core Arm motion that includes the arms into the workout. The Yowza Sanibel is a realiable elliptical from a great manufacture.
Read the full Yowza Sanibel Review
Smooth CE 7.4
Rating: 85.8%
- Best Price: $1,499.00
The Smooth CE 7.4 is a commercial-grade elliptical designed exclusively for the home market. The result is one of the more dependable and smooth operating ellipticals on the market. The Smooth CE 7.4 features Magnetic resistance, 21 inch stride length and heavy duty flywheel.
Read the full Smooth CE 7.4 Review
NordicTrack 990 PRO
Rating: 84.4%
- Best Price: $999.00
The NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 PRO is an upgrade from the 990 version that did not previously feature iFit Live. The elliptical features Silent Magnetic Resistance (with 16 digital levels), adjustable 18" to 20" stride length, 25 pre-defined workout programs and Dual-Grip Cardiogrip heart rate monitoring.
Read the full NordicTrack 990 PRO Review
Spirit XE295
Rating: 84.0%
- Best Price: $1,599.00
The Spirit XE295 offers one of the best warranties on the market with a lifetime guarantee on frame and braking system as well as 10 years on parts. The confidence shows on a well-built elliptical that is designed to last for years. Learn more about the Spirit XE295...
Read the full Spirit XE295 Review
Bowflex TreadClimber TC20
Rating: 83.8%
- Best Price: $3,299.00
The Bowflex TC20 is arguably the best TreadClimber on the market, the first to offer G.O. Coach technology allowing the most personable piece of exercise equipment on the market. Find out how you can burn twice the calories of a standard treadmill with the Bowflex TC20...
Read the full Bowflex TreadClimber TC20 Review
Sole E25
Rating: 80.6%
- Best Price: $999.00
The Sole E25 elliptical is one of the best products featured in the $500-$1,000 price range. Offering 16 levels of resistance, power incline and oversized pedals, the Sole E25 was designed with quality performance in mind. It's a fantastic value elliptical.
Read the full Sole E25 Review
Bowflex TreadClimber TC10
Rating: 80.5%
- Best Price: $2,199.00
What if you combine the treadmill, stairclimber and elliptical into one compact, efficient trainer? Now you can thanks to the Bowflex TC10, the company's best-selling TreadClimber. Learn more about the incredible new piece of exercise equipment below...
Read the full Bowflex TreadClimber TC10 Review
Livestrong LS8.0E
Rating: 79.5%
- Best Price: $799.99
The LiveStrong LS8.0E is equipped with 16 individual levels of resistance, 20 inch stride length and SIXSTAR Certified frame backed by a lifetime guarantee. The LS8.0E is also compatible with iPod/mp3 players and features pulse grip heart rate monitoring.
Read the full Livestrong LS8.0E Review
Nautilus Mobia
Rating: 78.6%
- Best Price: $1,699.00
The Nautilus Mobia is one of the best TreadClimbers on the market for 2011. What is a TreadClimber? The trainer provides a workout similar to treadmills with the addition of the elliptical exercise motion. It's also proven to burn 2x more calories than a treadmill. Find out why...
Read the full Nautilus Mobia Review
ProForm 1200e
Rating: 77.1%
- Best Price: $999.00
The ProForm 1200e is one of the most environmental friendly exercise products available because all of your energy from the exercise is generated into powering the electronics. The elliptical also features Silent Magnetic Resistance and 20 inch stride length.
Read the full ProForm 1200e Review
Schwinn 460
Rating: 75.8%
- Best Price: $1,199.00
The Schwinn 460 is doing some really innovative things in the elliptical market. The Schwinn 460 features new V-Stride technology allowing users to easily change stride length without having to manually adjust the length. It's a very innovative concept.
Read the full Schwinn 460 Review
Bowflex TreadClimber TC5
Rating: 74.9%
- Best Price: $999.00
The Bowflex TC5 is a budget-friendly TreadClimber that provides the same technology as the TC20, but at a rock bottom price. The Bowflex TC5 has sacrificed a few features yet in terms of performance the TreadClimber is able to compete with any of its rivals.
Read the full Bowflex TreadClimber TC5 Review
ProForm 600 ZNE
Rating: 74.1%
- Best Price: $799.00
The ProForm 600 ZNE features iFit Live, and a number of attracting extras like CoolAire workout fan, iPod dock, Intermix Acoustics 2.0 speakers and Graffix display. The budget friendly elliptical is also able to accommodate most users with Silent Magnetic Resistance (14 levels) and 18 inch stride length.
Read the full ProForm 600 ZNE Review
LifeSpan EL3000i
Rating: 73.5%
- Best Price: $999.00
The LifeSpan EL3000i is a well built elliptical that is designed to create a natural walking and arm motion. The workout experience is further enhanced by the Impact Absorbing pedals that reduce stress on vital joints and USB dock for quick workout readouts.
Read the full LifeSpan EL3000i Review
Yowza Largo
Rating: 73.1%
- Best Price: $799.00
The Yowza Largo is a quality "entry-level" elliptical with EMS Braking System, 16 levels of resistance, 18" stride length and polar heart rate monitoring. The trainer is also compatible with iPod/mp3 players (includes Hi-Fidelity built-in speakers) and has 12 pre-defined workout options.
Read the full Yowza Largo Review
Schwinn 431
Rating: 72.1%
- Best Price: $699.00
The Schwinn 431 elliptical is similar to previous models like the Schwinn 420 and Schwinn 430. However, the Schwinn 431 features iPod/mp3 compatibility and several more workout programs making it a hot commodity for 2011.
Read the full Schwinn 431 Review
Yowza Navarre
Rating: 71.3%
- Best Price: $1,399.00
The Yowza Navarre is a middle-of-the-road elliptical that does a little of everything from a dependable manufacture. The elliptical features Eddy Current Braking resistance and offers a fantastic 20 inch stride length. The Yowza Navarre also supports iPod/mp3 players with built-in Hi-Fidelity speakers.
Read the full Yowza Navarre Review
NordicTrack E5Vi
Rating: 69.1%
- Best Price: $799.00
The NordicTrack E5Vi elliptical features Silent Magnetic Resistance, 10 levels of resistance and three adjustable stride length positions (13", 15", 18"). The NordicTrack E5Vi is also budget friendly and produced from a reputable manufacture.
Read the full NordicTrack E5Vi Review
Schwinn 420
Rating: 68.5%
- Best Price: $599.00
The Schwinn 420 elliptical is an affordable piece of exercise equipment, packaged with 16 levels of resistance and 18 inch stride length. The performance of the Schwinn 420 is solid and a slight upgrade from the populaar Schwinn 430. It also supports 16 pre-defined workout programs and pulse grip heart rate monitoring.
Read the full Schwinn 420 Review
Schwinn A40
Rating: 60.4%
- Best Price: $399.00
The Schwinn A40 elliptical is priced in the attractive 'Under $500' price range, yet pretty ugly in terms of production and quality of parts. The Schwinn A40 gets the job done, but is easily one of the weakest ellipticals on the current market.
Read the full Schwinn A40 Review
Gold's Gym CrossTrainer 480
Rating: 56.4%
- Best Price: $397.00
The Gold's Gym CrossTrainer 480, though not that competive with higher priced ellipticals, is one of the better Under $500 ellipticals available. The CrossTrainer 480 is compatible with iPod/mp3 players.
Read the full Gold's Gym CrossTrainer 480 Review
Nautilus E514
Rating: 54.4%
- Best Price: $749.00
The Nautilus E514 is quite possibly the last elliptical the manufacture will ever produce and the lack of attention the elliptical received is evident in terms of production. The Nautilus is affordable at $749, but might not be worth the headache.
Read the full Nautilus E514 Review
ProForm ErgoStrider 3.0
Rating: 53.1%
- Best Price: $349.00
The ProForm ErgoStrider 3.0 is a "budget" elliptical that is affordable for most consumers but not adequate for everyone. The features are rather basic, but still a decent buy for those who need to save money.
Read the full ProForm ErgoStrider 3.0 Review
Stamina InMotion E1000
Rating: 50.8%
- Best Price: $95.54
The Stamina InMotion E1000 is an innovative new elliptical/trainer designed to provide means to exercise even at work. Because the Stamina InMotion E1000 is so compact and lightweight, you can practically store it anywhere.
Read the full Stamina InMotion E1000 Review
Weslo Momentum 620
Rating: 41.8%
- Best Price: $259.00
The Weslo Momentum 620 is a cheaply made, poorly constructed unit that is bound to break down. Additionally, the elliptical is only backed by a 90-day guarantee.
Read the full Weslo Momentum 620 Review
Weslo Momentum G 3.8
Rating: 28.6%
- Best Price: $199.99
The Weslo Momentum G 3.8 is one of the cheapest ellipticals on the market, yet arguably still not worth its price. The Momentum G 3.8 is poorly constructed and bound to break down.
Read the full Weslo Momentum G 3.8 Review
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