Horizon EX57 Elliptical

  • Reviewed On: November 30, -0001
  • Reviewed By: David Hu

MSRP: $899, Price As Reviewed: $499, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 50.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 44.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 47.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 18" 18 20 90% Features a 18\" stride.
Main component Resistance Levels 8 8 20 40% Features 8 levels of magnetic adjustable resistance.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% ncline feature not specified.
Main component Programs 9 13.5 25 54% Comes with 9 program options.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Elliptical doesn\'t have fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Comes with bottle holders.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% Comes with a pivoting foot plate.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Comes with standard handlebar grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Feature not stated.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Time feedback displayed on console.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Time feedback displayed on console.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console is non-backlit LCD but looks modern.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% Fitness test/Goals not mentioned.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% Not stated in product description.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Has contact grips.Has contact grips.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 player support not mentioned.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Elliptical does not have TV.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Website states product has a 30-day money back guarantee.
    Subtotal 1: 136.5 270 50.56%  


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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% Frame has a lifetime warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Elliptical has a 20-year brakes warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 1 year 15 60 25% Manufacturer gives a 1-year warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Warranty on labor is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 163-175 15 40 37.5% Weighs 162.8 pounds based on Amazon description.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 263 to 275 pounds 17.5 40 43.75% Has a 275-pound user capacity.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Weight of flywheel is 14-lb flywheel.
    Subtotal 2 : 112.5 255 44.12%  
    Overall: 249 525 47.3%