Horizon EX79 Elliptical

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

MSRP: $1199, Price As Reviewed: $999, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 72.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 53.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 63.1% [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% 20\" FLATellipse™ foot path
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Features 20 electronic resistance levels.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp 91% to 100% (powered) 15 15 100% Incline range is from 0 - 100%
Main component Programs 11 15.75 25 63% Elliptical comes with 11 program options.
Main component Fan Yes 10 10 100% Console domes with COOLfit™ fitness fan
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Has water bottle holder.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Adjustable and cushioned 15 30 50% Ergonomical because of these features: MAXTONE™ ARCH PEDAL,ZEROgap™ , SUREstep™.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Handlebar grips are just standard.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Doesn\'t allow you to pedal backwards.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Display readout includes calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console is modern looking with red LED windows and an 8-digit alphanumeric LED window.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Features an Advanced Goal Center™.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Features an Advanced Goal Center™.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Features contact heart rate grips.
Main component MP3 Player Support Standard 20 20 100% Elliptical comes with a compatible iPod port.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Website doesn\'t mention of any TV feature.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Comes with a 30-day money back guarantee from manufacturer.
    Subtotal 1: 196.75 270 72.87%  


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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% Manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Brakes has a 20-year warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 2 years 25 60 41.67% Comes with a 2-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) 176-187 17.5 40 43.75% Unit weight is 177 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 313 to 325 pounds 27.5 40 68.75% Elliptical can accomodate up to 325 lbs.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) 16.6-18 11 20 55% Flywheel weighs 17.6 lbs.
    Subtotal 2 : 136 255 53.33%  
    Overall: 332.75 525 63.1%