Life Fitness 95xi Elliptical

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

MSRP: $2850, Price As Reviewed: $2850, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 60.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 49% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 54.6% [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 a length of 26\" (66cm) maximum.
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Elliptical has 25 resistance levels based on owner\'s manual.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Elliptical doesn\'t have an incline feature.
Main component Programs 27 23.25 25 93% Owner\'s manual lists 27 programs: Manual, Random, Hill, Cross-Train Aerobics, Cross-Train Reverse, Fat Burn, Cardio, Heart Rate Hill, Heart Rate Interval, Extreme Heart Rate, Around the World, Cascades, Foothills, Kilimanjaro, Interval, Speed Training, Personal Trainer Workouts (6 slots), Time in Zone Goal, Calories Goal, Distance Goal, Quick Start.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No mention of cooling fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Water bottle holder shown on photo.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type basic 3 30 10% Comes with basic pedals only.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Comes with standard handlebar grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion Yes 10 10 100% Allows pedalling in reverse.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays elapsed time, Speed, level, calories, heart rate, distance.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays elapsed time, Speed, level, calories, heart rate, distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays calories.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console looks modern.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Features Goals programs and qualifies for self improvement category.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Has 6 Personal Trainer Workouts equivalent to user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Has grips only. Doesn\'t have a free chest strap.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% Elliptical does not have a built-in sound system.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Doesn\'t have a TV feature.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Comes with a 30-day money back guarantee from Amazon.
    Subtotal 1: 162.25 270 60.09%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame warranty 6 years or less 10 25 40% Frame warranty not mentioned but has a 2-year limited warranty on all mechanical and electrical components.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% Elliptical has a 2-year limited warranty on all mechanical and electrical components.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Elliptical comes with a 2-year limited warranty on all mechanical and electrical components.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Manufacturer gives a 1-year warranty on labor.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 276-287 37.5 40 93.75% Machine weight is 286 pounds based on owner\'s manual.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 40 81.25% Product description states maximum weight capacity is 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% None mentioned on weight of flywheel.
    Subtotal 2 : 125 255 49.02%  
    Overall: 287.25 525 54.6%