Life Fitness X1 Advanced Console Elliptical

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

MSRP: $2299, Price As Reviewed: $2299, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 68.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 58.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 63.9% [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% Amazon states that stride is up to 20\".
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Comes with 20 resistance levels to choose from. - amazon user review
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Elliptical doesn\'t have an incline feature.
Main component Programs 19 20.5 25 82% Has a total of 19 programs. 1. manual 2. hill 3. random 4. EZ incline/resistance 5.sport training 6. time-based goal 7. fat-based goal 8. fat burn 9. cardio 10. heart rate hill 11. heart rate interval 12. extreme heart rate 13. custom workpout 14. custom workout 15. race mode 16. cool down mode 17.warm up mode 18. user profile 1 19. user profile 2
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Fan feature not stated/
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Elliptical has bottle holders.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Cushioned and ergonomical 22.5 30 75% Features a 16\" x 7\" (41 cm x 18 cm) oversized pedals with comfort foam insert.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Comes with ErgoGrip stationary handlebar that provides stability during lower-body-only workouts.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion Yes 10 10 100% With reverse motion based on manual.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% LCD display tracks your distance, speed, calories, level, time, heart rate, and more
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% LCD display tracks your distance, speed, calories, level, time, heart rate, and more
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% LCD display tracks calories burtned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with LCD with blue background and white characters.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Elliptical has Goals workout.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Has 2 user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Wireless (Supports and includes strap) 10 20 50% Polar® wireless chest strap included. No hand grip sensors based on photo provided.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% Elliptical doesn\'t support MP3 players.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% TV not stated.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Money back guarantee from Amazon is 30 days.
    Subtotal 1: 186 270 68.89%  


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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 6 years or less 5 10 50% No mention of brake warranty but has parts warranty of 3 years.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Parts warranty is 3 years.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Amazon description states labor comes with a 1 year warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 213-225 25 40 62.5% Machine weight is 215 lbs. based on X1 user\'s manual.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 301 to 312 pounds 25 40 62.5% Amazon states max user weight is 300 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% No mention of flywheel on product description.
Quality and reliability Bonus Brake/Resistance System Eddy Current 5     No mention of flywheel on product description.
    Subtotal 2 : 150 255 58.82%  
    Overall: 336 525 63.9%