Horizon EX59 Elliptical

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

MSRP: $799, Price As Reviewed: $599, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 60% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 43.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 51.6% [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% Elliptical features a 18\" FLATellipse™ foot path.
Main component Resistance Levels 10 10 20 50% Has 10 electronic resistance range.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Elliptical has no incline.
Main component Programs 10 15 25 60% Elliptical features 10 program options.
Main component Fan Yes 10 10 100% Features COOLfit™ fitness fan.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Has water bottle holder on console.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% ZEROgap™ provides ideal pedal placement with zero distance between them to eliminate stress on hips and back.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Elliptical has standard grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% No mention of reverse stride motion.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Distance feedback displayed on console.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Has 3 orange LED windows but stylish.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% None mentioned to qualify for Self Improvement category.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% No information about user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Features contact heart rate grips.
Main component MP3 Player Support Standard 20 20 100% Features Sonic Surround™ speakers with MP3 compatibility.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Has no TV.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Elliptical comes with a 30-day money back guarantee from manufacturer.
    Subtotal 1: 162 270 60%  


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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% Amazon description states frame comes with a lifetime warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Manufacturer warranty is 20 years on brakes.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 1 year 15 60 25% Has a 1-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Manufacturer warranty is 1 year on labor.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 151-162 12.5 40 31.25% Manufacturer description states weight is 154 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 263 to 275 pounds 17.5 40 43.75% Maximum weight capacity is 275 pound.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Flywheel weight is 14.3 lbs.
    Subtotal 2 : 110 255 43.14%  
    Overall: 272 525 51.6%