Horizon AT1501 Elliptical

  • Reviewed On: November 30, -0001
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $2599, Price As Reviewed: $1047, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 72.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 52.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 62.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 19"-22" 20 20 100% Variable stride length of 18\"-20\" with use of incline feature.
Main component Resistance Levels 18 18 20 90% Has 18 resistance levels.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp 31% to 40% (powered) 10 15 66.67% Mentions power incline but never stated incline percentage. Estimate is 40%.
Main component Programs 8 12 25 48% Features 8 programs
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No fans feature stated.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Console has a space provided for water bottles.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% Features narrow pedal spacing and pivoting foot plates that mimic your normal gait.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Comes with side hand rails.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Reverse stride motion not stated.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Time feedback displayed on console.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% ElliptiCal displays calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console is modern looking.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% No mention of Fitness tests/Goals.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% Has no user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Comes with pulse grips only.
Main component MP3 Player Support Standard 20 20 100% Comes with iPod dock and support for MP3 players.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% No built-in TV.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% With 30-day money back guarantee.
Main Component Bonus Aesthetics awesome frame aesthetics 5     Bonus points for side handrails.
Main Component Bonus Adjustable Strides three (four total including original) 11     8, 19, 20
    Subtotal 1: 195 270 72.22%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame warranty 13 to lifetime 25 25 100% Elliptical has a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Product description states brakes comes with a lifetime warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 1 year 15 60 25% Comes with a 1-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Labor warranty is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 238-250 30 40 75% Amazon description states unit weight is 250 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 40 56.25% Has a user capacity of 300 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) 16.6-18 11 20 55% Flywheel weighs 18 pounds.
    Subtotal 2 : 133.5 255 52.35%  
    Overall: 328.5 525 62.3%