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Experts recommend ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 more than Bowflex M3 Max Trainer
As of 4 Apr 2024, experts prefer ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 over Bowflex M3 Max Trainer, but both Elliptical Trainers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 received 2 recommendations: from CNET (19 Mar 2024) and TopTenReviews (18 Feb 2022). By contrast, Bowflex M3 Max Trainer received only 1 recommendation from Byrdie (1 Aug 2023).
Rank | Change | Price | Elliptical Trainer | CNET | Chicago Tribune | Forbes | Byrdie | NBC News | Woman's World | TopTenReviews | money.com | T3 | Treadmill Review Guru |
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12 | -1 | Check price | ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 The ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 elliptical trainer is a versatile and compact machine that offers a challenging full-body workout with adjustable resistance levels and a unique climbing stride length, while also providing tracking features and a durable construction. | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
37 | N/A | $999 | Bowflex M3 Max Trainer | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Aug 2023 Byrdie ranked Bowflex M3 Max Trainer as #6
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 11 Bowflex M3 Max Trainer Best for Small Spaces... ... ... Source: www.byrdie.com - On 19 Mar 2024 CNET ranked ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 as #4
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 6 ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 Best Elliptical for Smaller Spaces... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 18 Feb 2022 TopTenReviews ranked ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 as #2
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 Save on space with this hybrid cross-trainer machine... ... ... Source: www.toptenreviews.com
After counting and adding up the 78 expert endorsements of the April rankings, ProForm Carbon HIIT H7 outranks Bowflex M3 Max Trainer. This is not to say that Bowflex M3 Max Trainer is a bad option. Like ProForm Carbon HIIT H7, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Elliptical Trainer | CNET | Chicago Tribune | Forbes | Byrdie | NBC News | Woman's World | TopTenReviews | money.com | T3 | Treadmill Review Guru |
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1 | - | $1099 | Schwinn 470 The Schwinn 470 Elliptical Trainer is a versatile and feature-rich machine that offers a wide range of workout options, comfortable design, and advanced tracking features, making it a reliable choice for users of different fitness levels and goals. | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | - | 8 | - | - | - |
2 | - | Check price | Sunny Health SF-E905 The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-E905 Elliptical Trainer is a budget-friendly and compact option with adjustable resistance levels, a front-drive design, and a solid construction, making it suitable for those looking for a reliable and noise-free workout experience. | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - |
3 | - | $2687 | NordicTrack FS14i The NordicTrack FS14i Elliptical Trainer is a highly praised machine that offers adjustable resistance, stride length, and incline options, making it ideal for users who want to customize their workouts and target multiple muscle groups. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
4 | - | $1600 | Sole Fitness E35 The Sole Fitness E35 elliptical trainer is a highly praised and versatile workout machine that offers a range of features, comfort, and durability for individuals looking to improve their fitness levels. | - | - | 4 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 5
Highest score by TreadmillReviews.net | 89 |
Average score based on 13 reviews | 80 |
Lowest score by Treadmill Doctor | 62 |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 6
Highest score by TopTenReviews | 90 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 84 |
Lowest score by garagegymreviews.com | 78 |
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- ELLIPTICAL MEETS STEPPER: Combines the easy low-impact motion of an elliptical with the calorie burning power of a stepper.
- RESISTANCE: Adjustable dial increases the challenge of your workout with up to 8 levels of resistance.
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- Water Bottle Holder
- Audio Auxiliary Port With 2 in. Speakers
- 7 in. HD Touch Screen
- CoolAire Workout Fan
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- Stair Stepper
Elliptical displays offer a wide range of features that vary greatly from one machine to another. The display can be as simple as analog LED lights that show time and distance traveled or as complex as a fully functioning TV screen with cable network connectivity. Displays vary in size and type, with higher end machines displaying more stats (time, distance, incline, speed, heart rate, workout program status, etc.) and offering more advanced features (such as a virtual tour that simulates traveling through real-life environments). There are positives and negatives to this level of complexity. On the plus side, sophisticated displays allow you to easily monitor and adjust your workout based on the information presented. They may also provide a distraction from the dull pace of elliptical exercise. At the same time, this kind of distraction can be harmful to your workout because it may cause you to fall or injure yourself or be overly conscious of the clock and distance.
Advanced display screens or TV screens could have the added benefit of linking with your smartphone, so you can watch video content on the display as you run. The suite of features will be dependent on your needs but know that you’ll pay significantly more for complex displays and TV screens.
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Similiar to the device shelf is the water bottle holder. This may seem insignificant, but believe it or not, the placement of the water bottle holder can have a huge impact on the productivity of your workout. You want your water bottle to be within arm’s reach, so you don’t have to stop to grab a drink.
Finally, some ellipticals come with a built-in fan on the dashboard, which is great for some added comfort while you exercise.
Ellipticals separate their warranties into four sections: Frame, Parts, Labor and Brake System. Across all of these categories, warranties are an important feature to assess in ellipticals because the length of the warranties are an indication of the company’s confidence in the machines ability to last. 90-day warranties show that the manufacturer doesn’t believe the elliptical hold up past the first 90 days of ownership.
Frame warranties should be lifetime warranties. Anything less than that is an indication of a cheaply made machine and buyers should be wary.
Parts warranties range from 90 days to 5 years to lifetime warranties. For light use, 90 days to 1 year might be an acceptable parts warranty, though you should not expect that machine to be extremely durable.
Labor warranties range from 90 days to 3 years. For light or moderate use, choose an elliptical with at least 1-year labor warranty. If you plan to use the machine long and often, it’d be best to find a labor warranty of 2-3 years. Note that labor warranties are typically shorter than parts warranties, which means that, up until a certain point, the company will cover the cost of parts, but not the cost of paying someone to fix it.
Finally, like the frame warranty, the best brands offer you a lifetime warranty on the brake system, which provides resistance on the elliptical. If you have an electromagnetic brake system, you likely won’t have any issues, but it always helps to have reassurance that you’re covered if something goes wrong.
Bowflex M3 Max Trainer is a very popular option in the middle of the elliptical trainers price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling elliptical trainers and has a couple of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ProForm Carbon EL or Schwinn 470 .
Bowflex M3 Max Trainer price is roughly the same as the price of an average elliptical trainer ($999).