Experts recommend Schwinn 470 more than Teeter FreeStep LT3
As of 4 Apr 2024, experts prefer Schwinn 470 over Teeter FreeStep LT3, but both Elliptical Trainers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Schwinn 470 received 5 recommendations: from CNET (19 Mar 2024), Chicago Tribune (1 Jul 2023) Byrdie (1 Aug 2023) and 2 others. By contrast, Teeter FreeStep LT3 received only 1 recommendation from CNET (19 Mar 2024).
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Endorsement summary:
- On 19 Mar 2024 CNET ranked Schwinn 470 as #2 and Teeter FreeStep LT3 as #3
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Schwinn 470 Most comfortable elliptical#3 out of 6 Teeter FreeStep LT3 Best Elliptical for Knee Pain... ... ... Source: www.cnet.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 1 Aug 2023 Byrdie ranked Schwinn 470 as #1
Rank Elliptical Trainer Comment #1 out of 11 Schwinn 470 Best Overall... ... ... Source: www.byrdie.com - On 6 Dec 2023 NBC News ranked Schwinn 470 as #6
Rank Elliptical Trainer ... ... #6 out of 7 Schwinn 470 ... ... Source: www.nbcnews.com - 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
After counting and adding up the 78 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Schwinn 470 outranks Teeter FreeStep LT3. This is not to say that Teeter FreeStep LT3 is a bad option. Like Schwinn 470, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like Teeter FreeStep LT3 way 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.
Teeter FreeStep LT3
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Teeter FreeStep LT3, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Schwinn 470.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling elliptical trainer receives a consumer score of 7.0 (good). Both Schwinn 470 and Teeter FreeStep LT3 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Schwinn 470 | |
Teeter FreeStep LT3 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Median best-selling Elliptical Trainer |
7.0 Good
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Schwinn 470 is more popular than Teeter FreeStep LT3
It's fairly safe to say that Schwinn 470 is a more popular elliptical trainer than Teeter FreeStep LT3, based on its 6,000+ 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 Schwinn 470 and Teeter FreeStep LT3 | |||||
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Sole Fitness E25 | $1200 |
In comparison:
8.6 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | ||
Teeter FreeStep LT1 | $1540 |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
| No expert recommendations | Better Reviews | |
Bowflex M3 Max Trainer | $999 |
In comparison:
Bowflex M3 Max Trainer ranks #11 out of 56. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | ||
Teeter FreeStep LT3 | $799 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations |
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 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | - | 8 | - | - | - |
2 | - | Check price | Sunny Health SF-E905 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - |
3 | - | $2687 | NordicTrack FS14i |
- | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
4 | - | $1600 | Sole Fitness E35 | - | - | 4 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | - |
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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 |
Score distribution:
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0-20 |
Expert reviews [26]
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 19
Highest score by Building Stronger Bodies | 100 |
Average score based on 26 reviews | 93 |
Lowest score by HealthyCeleb | 86 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
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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.
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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.
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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.
Schwinn 470 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 Bowflex M3 Max Trainer .
Schwinn 470 is $100 more expensive than the average elliptical trainer ($999).
Teeter FreeStep LT3 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 quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Schwinn 430 or Horizon Fitness EX 59 .
Teeter FreeStep LT3 is $170 cheaper than the average elliptical trainer ($999).