Experts prefer Nautilus E618 over Bowflex Max Trainer M8
On 4 Sep 2024 (3 days ago) we went through 76 Elliptical Trainer expert endorsements .
Currently, Nautilus E618 received 2 endorsements from TopTenReviews (18 Feb 2022) and CNET (1 Sep 2024). Meanwhile, Bowflex Max Trainer M8 did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Elliptical Trainer | T3
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16 | - | Check price | ![]() The Nautilus E618 Elliptical Trainer is a versatile and durable exercise machine that offers customizable workouts, comfort features, and advanced tracking capabilities, making it suitable for individuals who want a challenging and enjoyable workout experience. | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $1331 | ![]() | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Feb 2022
TopTenReviews ranked Nautilus E618 as #6
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Nautilus E618 A great cross-trainer if you need a wealth of workout data... ... ... Source: www.toptenreviews.com - On 1 Sep 2024
CNET ranked Nautilus E618 as #5
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Nautilus E618 Most classic ellipticalSource: www.cnet.com
Rank | Change | Price | Elliptical Trainer | T3 ![]() | Treadmill Review Guru ![]() | money.com ![]() | TopTenReviews ![]() | Woman's World ![]() | NBC News ![]() | Byrdie ![]() | CNET ![]() | Chicago Tribune ![]() | Forbes ![]() |
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1 | - | $1099 | ![]() 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. | - | - | - | 8 | - | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - |
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- | Check price | ![]() 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 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | 2 |
3 | +1 | $1500 | ![]() 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. | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - | 4 |
4 | -1 | $3900 | ![]() 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. | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 10
Highest score by TopTenReviews | 88 |
Average score based on 14 reviews | 76 |
Lowest score by garagegymreviews.com | 66 |
Score distribution:
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- MAGNETIC RESISTANCE: 16 levels of magnetic resistance.
- DISPLAY: Interactive full color backlit display and magnetic media rack for tablet or smartphone.
- HEART RATE: Bluetooth heart rate compatible and integrated contact grips.
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- Your purchase includes One Nautilus Elliptical Trainer E618
- Elliptical dimensions: 27" W x 73" L x 67" H | Item weight – 210 lbs. | Weight Capacity: 350 lbs. | Ceiling height clearance – Consider the height of the tallest potential user, and add 21 inches minimum
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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.
- Time
- Speed
- Distance
- RPM
- Resistance level
- Calories burned
- Heart rate
- Workout program profiles
- Selected goal
- Progress
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.
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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.