Precor EFX 544 Elliptical

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

MSRP: $1495, Price As Reviewed: $1495, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 53.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 21.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 37.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 15" or less or not stated 12 20 60% No information provided on both Amazon and owner\'s manual.
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Has 20 levels of resistance.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp 51% to 60% (manual) 8 15 53.33% Incline range is from 10 to 25 degrees .
Main component Programs 9 13.5 25 54% Amazon lists 9 programs.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No fan feature stated
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Has water bottle according to Amazon description.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% Not stated but EFX series has low-impact EFX motion.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Comes with standard handlebar grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% No information provided on both Amazon and owner\'s manual.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Display readout includes time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Display readout includes distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Display readout includes calories.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console looks modern based on owner\'s manual.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% No information provided on both Amazon and owner\'s manual.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% No information provided on both Amazon and owner\'s manual.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor No/Not Stated 5 20 25% No grips. Optional chest strap needs separate purchase.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% Does not support MP3 players.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% No TV feature mentioned.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Money back guarantee from Amazon is 30 days.
    Subtotal 1: 145.5 270 53.89%  


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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% No available info on warranty. No brand new units available during time of review.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% No available info on warranty. No brand new units available during time of review.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% No available info on warranty. No brand new units available during time of review.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% No available info on warranty. No brand new units available during time of review.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 125 or less/not stated 5 40 12.5% No information provided on both Amazon and owner\'s manual.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 5 40 12.5% No information provided on both Amazon and owner\'s manual.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% No information provided on both Amazon and owner\'s manual.
    Subtotal 2 : 55 255 21.57%  
    Overall: 200.5 525 37.7%