Experts recommend Cubii JR1 more than Cubii Pro
As of 9 Mar 2024, experts prefer Cubii JR1 over Cubii Pro, but both Elliptical Trainers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Cubii JR1 received 3 recommendations: from Chicago Tribune (1 Jul 2023), NBC News (6 Dec 2023) and Byrdie (1 Aug 2023). By contrast, Cubii Pro received only 1 recommendation from Woman's World (9 May 2022).
Rank | Change | Price | Elliptical Trainer | Chicago Tribune | Forbes | T3 | money.com | TopTenReviews | Woman's World | NBC News | Byrdie | Treadmill Review Guru | CNET |
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10 | - | $210 | Cubii JR1 The Cubii JR1 elliptical trainer is a compact and user-friendly exercise machine that offers a seated workout option, eight resistance levels, a front-drive system for low-impact workouts, a small LCD display screen, basic tracking features, noise reduction capabilities, and a durable construction. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 11 | - | - |
45 | N/A | $219 | Cubii Pro | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 1 Jul 2023 Chicago Tribune ranked Cubii JR1 as #5
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Cubii JR1 Best for Small SpacesSource: reviews.chicagotribune.com - On 6 Dec 2023 NBC News
ranked Cubii JR1 as #7
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Cubii JR1 For Under Your DeskSource: www.nbcnews.com - On 1 Aug 2023 Byrdie ranked Cubii JR1 as #11
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 11 Cubii JR1 Best Under-DeskSource: www.byrdie.com - On 9 May 2022 Woman's World ranked Cubii Pro as #11
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 13 Cubii Pro Best Under Desk Elliptical... ... ... Source: www.womansworld.com
After counting and adding up the 78 expert endorsements of the March rankings, Cubii JR1 outranks Cubii Pro. This is not to say that Cubii Pro is a bad option. Like Cubii JR1, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like Cubii JR1 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Cubii Pro
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Cubii JR1, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Cubii Pro.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling elliptical trainer receives a consumer score of 7.0 (good). Both Cubii JR1 and Cubii Pro receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Cubii JR1 |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
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Cubii Pro |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Median best-selling Elliptical Trainer |
7.0 Good
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Cubii JR1 is more popular than Cubii Pro
It's fairly safe to say that Cubii JR1 is a more popular elliptical trainer than Cubii Pro, based on its 10,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Cubii JR1 and Pro | |||||
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DeskCycle Ellipse | $199 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews | |
Stamina InMotion E1000 | $107 |
In comparison:
Stamina InMotion E1000 ranks #16 out of 57. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper | |
Cubii Pro | $219 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | ||
JFit 50-1000-PEW | $129 | No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
Rank | Change | Price | Elliptical Trainer | Chicago Tribune | Forbes | T3 | money.com | TopTenReviews | Woman's World | NBC News | Byrdie | Treadmill Review Guru | CNET |
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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. | 1 | - | - | - | 8 | - | 6 | 1 | - | 2 |
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 | - | 1 | 3 | 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. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 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 | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 3
Highest score by gforgadget.com | 88 |
Average score based on 6 reviews | 81 |
Lowest score by garagegymreviews.com | 76 |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 6
Highest score by Your Exercise Bike | 100 |
Average score based on 8 reviews | 90 |
Lowest score by AI | 80 |
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- UNDER DESK ELLIPTICAL- Cubii JR1 pedal exerciser is the leading compact and ergonomic mini elliptical that lets you workout or rehab while you sit at home or the office
- WORK FROM HOME FITNESS - Now you can exercise while you work from home - right at your desk! Burn calories, lose weight, and feel great with Cubii elliptical machines for home use
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- UNDER DESK ELLIPTICAL REFURBISHED- Designed with ultra-smooth gearing and a compact design, Cubii home ellipticals are ideal for exercising at home or the office without stressing your joints!
- SET & TRACK FITNESS GOALS - The Cubii mobile app syncs with iPhone and Android cellphones, Fitbit smart bands, and Apple Health Kit to track your distance pedaled, calories burnt, and more.
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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.
- Number of strides
- Calories burned
- Time
- Distance
- RPM
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.
- Fitbit
- Apple HealthKit
Cubii JR1 is a top selling and one of the most affordable options. It's a #1 bestseller in elliptical trainers category and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as DeskCycle Ellipse or Xterra EU150 .
Cubii JR1 is $789.01 less expensive than an average elliptical trainer ($999).
Cubii Pro is a very popular and one of the cheapest options. It's in the top 3 bestselling elliptical trainers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Xterra EU150 or DeskCycle Ellipse .
Cubii Pro is $780 less expensive than an average elliptical trainer ($999).