Customers are impressed with the E616 Elliptical's ease of use, quality, and quiet operation. Many appreciate its straightforward assembly and the adjustable resistance and incline features. Positive feedback also highlights the machine's compact size. However, some users reported issues with the fan.
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Pros mentioned:
Assembly, Noise level, Resistance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Value, Great Featurea
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far I am very pleased with this elliptical. I did a lot of research before I bought it and this one had everything I was looking for:
-It’s not dependent on an app to work
-It has numerous programs
-It has adjustable resistance and incline
-It has a built-in fan
-The footprint is a reasonable size
-My husband put this together mostly by himself and said the assembly wasn’t bad
I use it almost daily and it has a nice feel to it and is quiet.
The only thing you should take into consideration is the ceiling height of the room you are going to use this in. I am 5’9 and the room this is in has standard ceilings (7 feet-ish) and I JUST fit when I am on this elliptical.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product
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So far so good, I was able to assemble it, and I am being using it for a few weeks, the product is delivering what I was expecting.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sturdy, Solid and Gym Level Quality
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its heavy as expected, so set it in or near the area you plan to use it in. The space it takes up about a 6ft. by 3ft area. You'll also be about 18in up, so keep that in mind if you have low ceilings.
The assembly was actually fairly easy, I did most of the assembly by myself in a little over 2 hours while taking my time. The most difficult part of the assembly was attaching the neck and display to the body without pinching and bending the wires. Be very careful attaching the electronics, these parts can easily be broken. Other than that it was pretty easy, if you have a screwdriver with allen wrench attachments that will help a lot with the assembly, but it does include the tools if you don't.
I'm 280 lbs. and I've used the elliptical 3 to 4 times a week for the past month and it feels very sturdy. I get no rocking motion and it is fairly quiet and smooth. The handle position feels a little awkward at first, but you get used to them. One downside is that the bluetooth is only used for apps/programs to track your progress and to record your workout stats. So to listen to audio from your phone or tablet (like Music or videos) on the built in speakers you have to connect it to an aux jack. The speakers aren't great so you may wanna use you headphones anyway. The display menu is also a little complicated to navigate and takes some getting used to. I accidentally get in to a menu I never intended to frequently, so a bit of a learning curve there but eventually I'll get it figured out.
Overall, I'm enjoying the workouts I get from this machine and it offers numerous workouts from easy to challenging and also allows you to customize a workout if you'd like. There is also no need for unnecessary apps or software if you don't want to use them which seems to be a downside for some other equipment.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Resistance
Cons mentioned:
Fan
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Fan doesn’t work
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Received the elliptical today. One of the pedals are scratched up, and the fan doesn’t turn on. I generally like to be the one to scratch up my belongings when I’m paying so much for them. It does run quietly and the incline and resistance is nice and functional so far. If the fan was functional this would be a solid choice for an elliptical.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A good 'older' product, that doesn't disappoint.
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This elliptical is great, the outdated software/app that 'used' to be used with this machine is no longer and the newer app is pretty much trash compared to the original. but this review is more about the machine, not the app that can be used w/it.
The initial setup of the unit was about as difficult as building an Ikea desk, (ie. it wasn't difficult, about a 2/10 for difficulty). It took approx 1 1/2 hrs to complete, with one person, probably would of went quicker had i not been preoccupied with other things going on, proably would of taken an hour.
The ease of use of the machine is great, its not rocket science and allows you to setup multiple users on the machine, so a few people in the house can utilize the machines 'memory' of use.
The machine flows very well when in use and make no noticeable loud noises which is nice.
CONS:
The only cons i would say about this machine, the addon/accessory for 'heart rate' that you wear, doesn't seem to be as 'synced' as it should be, it can take anywhere from 15-20 minutes of use before the machine reacts to the worn device, and displays your heart rate, and even when it does work, it doesn't seem to produce always accurate results. for this matter i went and purchased a small Oxygen Finger device that reads both oxygen and heart rate.
the other con i would say is, the application that 'used' to come with the machine was soooo much better than what it was replaced with, ...tho i don't expect Nautilus to be that savvy in software, and more in tuned with fitness equipment, so i dont blame them, tho it was honestly 1 of the reasons i picked this machine, ...had i known their software was trash, i might of went else where, or with a different model, i guess i like more techy stuff than most, but thats neither here nor there.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I wanted
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy to put together, a couple of steps needed 2 people. Very happy with using it, the only difficulty I had was programing the personal information. There were no directions, had to keep pressing buttons until I found the right combination. Machine itself is great. Sturdy and easy to use. Good work out.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Cons mentioned:
Fan
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Quality and Smooth
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One of the best mid-line ellipticals I have used. So far it has a smooth stride which is important for me. All in all this is a very nice piece of equipment, especially when bought on sale!
Thoughts on non-important inclusions:
The fan is pretty pointless, but that is just an extra and I don't think anything that size would take care of your heat during an intense workout anyway. It may be good for any device you are watching though.
The included audio cable is REALLY short. Look into getting a longer one if you are so inclined like me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Don't think twice, buy this elliptical
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This elliptical amazed me in many ways starting with the quality and features at such a reasonable price. Although $999 is a lot of money but not when compared to other brands costing 3 times as much. The multi-function computer console enables multiple users profiles, a variable speed fan, control for elevation, heart rate monitor (transmitter and chest strap included), etc. I skipped the costly $199 assembly and put it together myself in 90 minutes with the easy to follow instructions and perfectly engineered parts. Highly recommend. AAA+++
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Fan
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice machine.
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great machine. Only problem is that we could not get the fan to work.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great fitness equipment por beginners like me
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This machine is great because you can adjust the level of resistant 0-10 and incline to 0-100, which is great if you just want to do 30 min. exercise and keep your Heart pump oxygen and maintain a good health or increase your muscle strength. Another future that I love is that it comes with a belt that you can put on your chest to measure your heart beat. I strongly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice machine
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Was looking for a nice elliptical for a reasonable price , found this one. Was little hesitant initially since there are no major reviews at that time abut this elliptical.
Bought this one a month before, works great , smooth, silent . We live in second floor and its just fine . it works great without any issues.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly, Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy Customer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very happy with my purchase. Delivery went well. Delivery men were friendly and helpful. Nautilus is fantastic. Works well. Assembly took awhile, but directions were very clear and easy to follow. I've lost 15 pounds so far and have more energy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Resistance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love the E616
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
With Covid I purchased the Elliptical sight unseen and hoped for the best. I had previously owned a very high end Elliptical and was skeptical about a machine one third the price. To my surprise it is a great machine. I ran into a problem during assembly as the lower left arm was not the correct part. I contacted customer service. Yes, on hold for 10 minutes, but understandable. GREAT SERVICE. The representative I was talking with helped me register the unit and in a week I had a new correct part in my hand. Note: I was able to use the wrong part for the week, but did not want to risk it for the long term. Also, I did not have to send the wrong part back. Again, great customer service from Nautilus (I hope this is not taken the wrong way, but it was nice to talk to a young lady in Oregon, rather than someone in a foreign country). It took an hour to assemble the unit. Great directions too. I love the smooth stride length and the arm bars are very comfortable. I am 6' and 195lbs if that matters. The control panel is easy to use. I like just to use it in the manual start up mode. The controls easily adjust resistance and how high the foot pedals are. The programs are simple to use if you want to use the programed programs. Overall, I believe you can not go wrong with this well built, great priced Elliptical.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Elliptical at a Great Price
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We use our Nautilus - E616 Elliptical most every day. It is a nice size and fits in our family room, which is located in our basement, perfectly. I like that it has pre-programed work-out options or can be used on a manual setting. It keeps track of 4 user statistics, and is user friendly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome machine and I got it for a great price. It took me about 2 hours to put together and it was easier than I thought. In only needed help mounting the display console while hooking up the wires with pinching them.
I would recommend this to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great elliptical!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am so happy with my purchase! Easy to use and so very quiet!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent choice, excellent price! We were looking for an elliptical, because of my husband’s knees and lower back, and wanted something that was low impact. This machine is used daily, by both of us and like that we can have multiple profiles. He’s pretty handy, so he was able to assemble it in a few hours. I was concerned, since he’s 6 foot 4; however, he has plenty of clearance and even his size 14 feet fit easily on the foot rest. The machine has all of the functions we need and not a ton of stuff we don’t.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent piece of equipment for home workouts
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this piece of equipment for my home gym through my Best Buy home consultant. This is a perfect piece of equipment to use at home and is easy to use. There are multiple levels of difficulty available and online training sessions are also available. Even better, it was delivered, set up, and the trash hauled away so all I had to do was start working out!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Assembly, Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great device
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great device, runs smoothly and is pretty quiet when in use. It was also pretty easy to setup and put into place.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy with our E616
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Relatively easy to assemble. Quiet and great to use for beginners through advanced users. We love it.