Life Fitness X3 Basic Console Elliptical

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

MSRP: $2699, Price As Reviewed: $2699, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 68.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 61.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 65% [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% Maximum stride is up to 20\".
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Owner\'s manual chapter 5.6 mentions 20 resistance levels.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Doesn\'t have an incline feature.
Main component Programs 5 7.5 25 30% 5 programs based on manual; conflicting info on amazon. Mentions 6 workout yet enumerated only 5 X3 programs.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Cooling fans not stated.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Has water bottle holder.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Cushioned and ergonomical 22.5 30 75% Elliptical has a 16\" x 7\" (41 cm x 18 cm) oversized pedals w/ 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% Allows reverse stride motion according to owner\'s manual. Chapter 5.2 and 5.4.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Time displayed on console.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Elliptical 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% Features a 3\" x 5\" LCD display.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Comes with a sport-specific training and interactive heart rate monitoring.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% No user profiles mentioned.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Has contact heart rate hand sensors on the ErgoGrip™ stationary handlebar.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% No MP3 player support.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% TV feature not mentioned.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back guarantee provided by Amazon.
Main Component Bonus Handle Bar controls Yes 10     Comes with handlebar controls.
Main Component Bonus Aesthetics awesome console aesthetics 5     Console design is nice with \'Activity Zone\'.
    Subtotal 1: 184.5 270 68.33%  


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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 6 years or less 5 10 50% Brakes warranty not stated but parts warranty is 3 years.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Has a 3-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) 213-225 25 40 62.5% Elliptical weighs 215 lbs.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 40 81.25% Maximum weight capacity is 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Flywheel weight not provided on product description.
Quality and reliability Bonus Brake/Resistance System Eddy Current 5     Flywheel weight not provided on product description.
    Subtotal 2 : 157.5 255 61.76%  
    Overall: 342 525 65%