Experts prefer Schwinn 470 over Sunny Health SF-E3804
On 6 Jan 2025 (1 month ago) we went through 75 Elliptical Trainer expert endorsements .
Currently, Schwinn 470 received 4 endorsements from TopTenReviews (18 Feb 2022), NBC News (31 Dec 2024) Chicago Tribune (1 Jul 2023) and 1 other. Meanwhile, Sunny Health SF-E3804 did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Elliptical Trainer | T3 ![]() | Treadmill Review Guru ![]() | TopTenReviews ![]() | Woman's World ![]() | NBC News ![]() | Forbes ![]() | Chicago Tribune ![]() | money.com ![]() | Byrdie ![]() | CNET ![]() |
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4 | - | $1187 | ![]() 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 | - | - | 5 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Feb 2022
TopTenReviews ranked Schwinn 470 as #8
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 8 Schwinn 470 A smooth and quiet-running cross trainer from a trusted brandSource: www.toptenreviews.com - On 31 Dec 2024
NBC News ranked Schwinn 470 as #6
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Schwinn 470 Best elliptical for comfort... ... ... Source: www.nbcnews.com - On 1 Jul 2023
Chicago Tribune ranked Schwinn 470 as #1
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment #1 out of 5 Schwinn 470 Best of the Best... ... ... Source: reviews.chicagotribune.com - On 29 Nov 2024
CNET ranked Schwinn 470 as #5
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Schwinn 470 Most comfortable ellipticalSource: www.cnet.com
Rank | Change | Price | Elliptical Trainer | T3 ![]() | Treadmill Review Guru ![]() | TopTenReviews ![]() | Woman's World ![]() | NBC News ![]() | Forbes ![]() | Chicago Tribune ![]() | money.com ![]() | Byrdie ![]() | CNET ![]() |
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1 | - | 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. | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - |
2 | +1 | $1100 | ![]() The Sole Fitness E25 elliptical trainer offers a range of workout features, including adjustable resistance and incline options, heart rate monitoring, and a durable build, making it suitable for various fitness goals and preferences. | 7 | 3 | 7 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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 | 5 | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | $1187 | ![]() 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. | - | - |
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Expert reviews [4]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 1
Highest score by TopTenReviews | 80 |
Average score based on 4 reviews | 72 |
Lowest score by garagegymreviews.com | 58 |
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- Home-friendly machine size: The Schwinn 470 is compact and can easily fit in most homes.
- 25 resistance settings: The elliptical trainer offers a wide range of resistance levels to accommodate different fitness levels.
- 20â elliptical path length: The stride length is industry standard and provides a comfortable and natural motion.
- Smooth striding: The high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel ensures smooth and quiet operation.
- Power incline to 10 percent: The motorized incline allows users to target different muscle groups and burn calories more efficiently.
- Moving handlebars: The moving handlebars provide an upper body workout and add variety to the exercise routine.
- User-friendly LCD: The console is easy to use and provides clear feedback during workouts.
- Four user profiles: The elliptical can save the workout preferences of up to four users.
- 29-item program menu: The console offers a variety of preset workout programs to keep users motivated and challenged.
- Bluetooth data export: Users can track their workout data and sync it with fitness apps for further analysis.
- Compatible with RunSocial: The elliptical can be used with the RunSocial app for virtual outdoor exercise and other benefits.
- Contact pulse sensors: The elliptical has built-in pulse sensors for heart rate monitoring.
- Heart rate controlled workouts: The console offers heart rate control programs for more effective and personalized workouts.
- Mobile device shelf and charging port: Users can conveniently place their mobile devices on the elliptical and charge them during workouts.
- Sound system for MP3 player: The elliptical has built-in speakers for listening to music during workouts.
- Multi-speed cooling fan: The elliptical has a cooling fan to keep users comfortable during intense workouts.
- Water bottle holder: The elliptical has a built-in water bottle holder for easy access to hydration.
- Pedals, rollers, handlebars, and other parts are prone to breaking according to customer reviews: Some users have reported durability issues with various components of the elliptical.
- Pedals donât have adjustable angle, which would help make this front drive elliptical a bit more ergonomic: The lack of adjustable pedal angle may not provide the most comfortable and ergonomic position for all users.
- No wireless heart rate receiver: The elliptical does not have a built-in wireless heart rate receiver, limiting the accuracy and convenience of heart rate monitoring.
- Short labor warranty: The labor warranty only covers the first 90 days of ownership, which is shorter than the warranties
- With enhanced Bluetooth connectivity, users can set, track and monitor progress with popular app-based tracking tools
- Travel through 200 plus stunning virtual courses at your own speed (Explore the World subscription required)
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- Endurance trainer: high intensity cardio elliptical trainer built with dual action forward and backward pedaling with 13.5-Inch stride length provides a full body workout
- Resistance: 8 levels of magnetic resistance promote quiet, smooth workout with versatility; Virtually no maintenance; Combines arm and leg weight bearing forms of aerobic exercise
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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 youâll pay significantly more for complex displays and TV screens.
- Time
- Revolutions per Minute
- Distance
- Pulse
- Speed
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 armâs reach, so you donât 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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- MyFitnessPal
- RunSocial
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 companyâs confidence in the machines ability to last. 90-day warranties show that the manufacturer doesnât 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, itâd 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 wonât have any issues, but it always helps to have reassurance that youâre covered if something goes wrong.