Life Fitness X5 Advanced Console Elliptical

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

MSRP: $3599, Price As Reviewed: $3569, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 82% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 63.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 72.9% [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% Stride varies from 18\" - 24\".
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Has 20 resistance levels based on product manual chapter 7.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Elliptical has no incline.
Main component Programs 18 20 25 80% Features 10 workout programs, 2 user profiles, 2 custom workout. Total of 14.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Elliptical doesn\'t have fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Elliptical has bottle holder.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Cushioned and ergonomical 22.5 30 75% Features FlexPedal™ shock absorption system.
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% Possible to pedal backwards as mentioned in Chapter 2.2 and 4.2 of the user\'s manual.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Time feedback displayed on console.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays calories readout.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features an LCD with blue background and white characters.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Amazon mentions of goals workout.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Comes with 2 user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Contact heart rate hand sensors on the ErgoGrip™ stationary handlebar and wireless chest strap included.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% Has no built-in sound system.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Elliptical does not have TV.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon gives a 30-day money back guarantee.
Main Component Bonus Handle Bar controls Yes 10     Photo shows handlebar controls.
Main Component Bonus Aesthetics awesome console aesthetics 5     Console looks attractive with the \'Activity Zone\".
Main Component Bonus Adjustable Strides three (four total including original) 11     18\" to 24\" with 2\" increments. 18\", 20\", 22\".24\".
    Subtotal 1: 221.5 270 82.04%  


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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% Frame has 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% Manufacturer gives a 3-year warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Elliptical has a 1-year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 238-250 30 40 75% Weight of machine is 250 lbs.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 40 81.25% Has a user capacity of 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% None mentioned on weight of flywheel.
Quality and reliability Bonus Brake/Resistance System Eddy Current 5     None mentioned on weight of flywheel.
    Subtotal 2 : 162.5 255 63.73%  
    Overall: 384 525 72.9%