The Best Elliptical Machines Ratings

Elliptical Machines Ratings

We do not believe that you will buy an elliptical machine just because it is marked with a few shiny stars on some "top list". Always ask yourself why some elliptical trainer has such a rating. It can be very useful to read someone's honest opinion verified by a real testing. People who search for the "rating stars" are people that accept other people's opinions as their own. Moreover, top lists mean nothing. For example, the lowest priced ellipticals are unfairly rated low and they got only 1 or 2 stars by reviewers that try to compare these cheap ellipticlas to other machines without considering their budget price. Maybe you don't have enough money for charming expensive ellipticals, but you want simple machine for about $500. There is no such elliptical trainer with price below $500 that is marked with 5 stars in these "Elliptical Machine Ratings".

So, instead of some simple elliptical machine ratings shown by stars, we've decided to offer you true reviews including technical data, warranties, manufacturers reputation, prices, supplier lists and more, trying to stay neutral, so you can find your own opinion. An elliptical machine maybe is non appealing to me, but you may find it is very nice for you!

Below, you can find the best ellipticals sorted by price. We have also included a few important information for each model. To read a full review of the model you want, click on the model name.

Sorted by price: under $500, $500 - $1000, $1000 - $1500, $1500 - $2500, over $2500

Below $500

Model:	Average Price	Resistance / Levels	Stride Length	User Weight Limit
Weslo Momentum 620	$260.00	Magnetic/Adj.	-	-
Weslo Momentum 630	$280.00	Magnetic/Adj.	-	250 lbs
Weslo Momentum 220x	$300.00	Magnetic/Adj.	18"	250 lbs
ProForm 320	$300.00	Magnetic/10	Adjustable	250 lbs
Eclipse 1100 HR/A	$450.00	Magnetic/12	15"	275 lbs
ProForm 450	$450.00	Magnetic/6	Adjustable	250 lbs
ProForm 500f	$500.00	Magnetic	16"	275 lbs
ProForm CrossTrainer 600	$500.00	Magnetic/10	18"	275 lbs
ProForm SpaceSaver 600	$500.00	Magnetic	Adjustable	275 lbs
ProForm 925 Folding	$500.00	Magnetic	Adjustable	-
Horizon EX-57	$500.00	Magnetic/8	18"	275 lbs
Horizon EX-58	$500.00	Magnetic/10	18"	275 lbs

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$500 - $1000

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$1000 - $1500

Model:	Average Price	Resistance / Levels	Stride Length	User Weight Limit
Tunturi C40	$1,100.00	Magnetic/8	17"	300 lbs
Endurance E5	$1,200.00	Magnetic/16	16"	275 lbs
Horizon AT1501	$1,200.00	Magnetic/18	Adjustable	300 lbs
Tunturi C60	$1,250.00	Magnetic/4	17"	300 lbs
BodyCraft ECT 2500	$1,290.00	ECB/80	Adjustable	350 lbs
Sole E35	$1,300.00	ECB/16	20"	300 lbs
NordicTrack ASR 700	$1,300.00	Magnetic	18"	275 lbs
NordicTrack Freestrider	$1,300.00	Magnetic/16	up to 35"	350 lbs
NordicTrack Elite 1300	$1,300.00	Magnetic/10	20"	350 lbs
Smooth CE 3.6	$1,400.00	Magnetic/10	18"	300 lbs
Multisports Elliptix 6200L	$1,300.00	ECB/16	21"	300 lbs
Multisports Elliptix 6600L	$1,500.00	ECB/16	21"	300 lbs
Endurance E7	$1,500.00	Magnetic/20	18.5"	300 lbs
Sole E55	$1,500.00	ECB/16	20"	350 lbs

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$1500 - $2500

Model:	Average Price	Resistance / Levels	Stride Length	User Weight Limit
Smooth CE 3.7	$1,700.00	Magnetic/16	Adjustable	325lbs
Sole E95	$1,700.00	ECB/20	20"	400 lbs
LifeCORE CD400	$1,700.00	Magnetic/20	21"	300 lbs
SportsArt 803	$1,800.00	ECB/10	Adjustable	350 lbs
Smooth CE 7.4	$1,800.00	ECB/16	21"	350 lbs
Endurance E7HRC	$1,800.00	Magnetic/20	18.5"	300 lbs
Smooth DMT X2	$2,000.00	ECB/16	Adjustable	300 lbs
BladeZ X6	$2,100.00	Magnetic/16	21"	350 lbs
Multisports ECT 880	$2,200.00	ECB/8	21"	350 lbs

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Over $2500

Model:	Average Price	Resistance / Levels	Stride Length	User Weight Limit
Smooth Agile DMT	$2,600.00	ECB/20	Adjustable	400 lbs
SportsArt E83	$2,600.00	ECB/10	Adjustable	no limit
Star Trac Pro	$4,300.00	Magnetic/20	20"	300 lbs
Star Trac Elite	$4,800.00	Magnetic/20	20"	350 lbs
Matrix MX E5XC	$5,000.00	Magnetic/25	21"	400 lbs
Matrix MX E5X	$5,500.00	Magnetic/20	21"	400 lbs

Best Rated Elliptical Machines

As you know, we review elliptical machines by price, buying conditions, quality of construction, expert opinion and consumer experiences to help you choose the best elliptical model to buy.
Considering ratings by users and our own opinion, this is our choice of the Best Buy Ellipticals:

Best Rated Budget Elliptical Horizon EX-57 under $500

Best Rated Mid-Priced Elliptical Sole Fitness E25 under $1000

Best Rated Best Value Elliptical Smooth Fitness CE 3.7 under $2000