Horizon EX69 Elliptical

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

MSRP: $999, Price As Reviewed: $799, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 65.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 47.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 56.6% [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% Comes with 20\" FLATellipse™ foot path
Main component Resistance Levels 16 16 20 80% Features 16 electronic resistance levels.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% This feature is not discussed.
Main component Programs 11 15.75 25 63% Elliptical has 11 program options.
Main component Fan Yes 10 10 100% Has COOLfit™ fitness fan.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Photo shows bottle holder.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% Website description states the EX69 features ZEROgap™pedal placement with zero distance between them to eliminate stress on hips and back.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Comes with standard handlebar grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Does not have a reverse stride feature.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Elliptical displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Has calories readout on console.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console features 2 red LED windows and an 8-digit alphanumeric LED window. Stylish though.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Comes with an Advanced Goal Center™.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Comes with an Advanced Goal Center™.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Elliptical comes with pulse grips heart monitor.
Main component MP3 Player Support Standard 20 20 100% Comes with Sonic Surround™ speakers with MP3 compatibility
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Doesn\'t have TV.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Manufacturer provides a 30-day money back guarantee
    Subtotal 1: 177.75 270 65.83%  


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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% Has a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Has a 20-year brakes warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 1 year 15 60 25% Parts has a 1-year warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Elliptical has a 1-year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 176-187 17.5 40 43.75% Assembled weight is 182 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 40 56.25% Product description states maximum weight capacity is 300 pound.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) 16.6-18 11 20 55% Manufacturer description states flywheel weighs 17.6 lbs.
    Subtotal 2 : 121 255 47.45%  
    Overall: 298.75 525 56.6%