Life Fitness X3 Advanced Console Elliptical

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

MSRP: $2999, Price As Reviewed: $2999, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 77.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

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

Overall Score & Conclusion - 69.7% [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 20\".
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Owner\'s manual states elliptical has 20 resistance levels.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% This feature is not discussed.
Main component Programs 16 19 25 76% Has 16 programs according to an Amazon user review. - Manual - Hill - Random - EZ Incline/Resistance - Sport Training - Time-Based Goal - Distance-Based Goal - Fat Burn - Cardio - Heart Rate Hill(tm) - Heart Rate Interval Extreme Heart Rate(tm) - Extreme Heart Rate(tm) - Goal Workouts - Custom - Quick Start - Race Mode
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No mention of cooling fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Photo shows bottle holder.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Cushioned and ergonomical 22.5 30 75% Comes with 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% Features ErgoGrip stationary handlebar that provides stability during lower-body-only workouts.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion Yes 10 10 100% Comes with reverse stride motion according to owner\'s manual. Chapter 5.2 and 5.4
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Console display tracks calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with a 3\" x 5\" LCD display.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Features a sport-specific training and interactive heart rate monitoring.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Has user profile and can create custom workout.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Comes with both contact grips and wireless chest strap.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 support not stated.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% No TV on console.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% No TV on console.
Main Component Bonus Handle Bar controls Yes 10     Photo shows control on handle bars.
Main Component Bonus Aesthetics awesome console aesthetics 5     Features an extra interactive console and attractive design.
    Subtotal 1: 209.5 270 77.59%  


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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% Comes with a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% Has brakes warranty equivalent to parts warranty.
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% Labor has a 1-year warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 213-225 25 40 62.5% Assembled weight is 215 lbs.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 40 81.25% Maximum user weight is 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Information on flywheel weight not provided.
Quality and reliability Bonus Brake/Resistance System Eddy Current 5     Information on flywheel weight not provided.
    Subtotal 2 : 157.5 255 61.76%  
    Overall: 367 525 69.7%