Spirit Espirit ET-6 Treadmill (Discontinued)

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

MSRP: $999, Price As Reviewed: $999, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 63.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 59.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 60.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 61.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 8 12 40 30% Website states treadmill has 8 total programs. (including 2 heart rate control)
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Has a speed range of 0 to 12 MPH.
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Features 15 levels of incline.
Main component Belt Length 55-55.9" 24 40 60% Belt length is 55 inches.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Features a 20\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.26 to 2.50 HP 21 45 46.67% Amazon states motor capacity is 2.5 HP, continuous duty.
    Subtotal 1: 162 255 63.53%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Does not have a decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Amazon has no info on noise reduction feature.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Treadmill features variable durometer elastomer cushioning.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% This is a folding treadmill.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Treadmill has no fans.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% TV not stated.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 player support not mentioned.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Has water bottle holder on console.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon website gives a 30-day money back guarantee on its products.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Amazon description has no mention of Fitness test/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% User profiles not stated.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Has contact grips.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Has quick speed and incline buttons according to Amazon..
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Treadmill displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Has distance readout on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Calories feedback displayed on console.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console is modern looking.
Extra Features Bonus Hand handle/rest/rail controls Yes 10     Controls for speed and incline built into the handrails.
    Subtotal 2: 134 225 59.56%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 13 to lifetime 20 20 100% Manufacturer gives a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Comes with a 30-year motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Has a 3-year warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Comes with a 1 year warranty on labor.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Treadmill has a 2-ply belt.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 238 to 250 pounds 17.5 40 43.75% Has a weight of 250 pounds.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Has a 350-pound weight capacity.
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.5" 15 22.5 66.67% Treadmill has 2.5\" rollers.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Treadmill has 2.5\" rollers.
    Subtotal 3 : 175 290 60.34%  
    Overall: 471 770 61.14%