This is currently one of the top selling ellipticals at NordicTrack. And with these features and this price it's no surprise why.Sole E20 Elliptical Reviews & Ratings
Sole E20 Elliptical – Overview
Although it used to be sold in stores only, as opposed to the rest of the Sole elliptical lineup, the new Sole E20 is available directly through the company via their website. It’s a very capable entry level elliptical with features not typically found on machines in its price range. As such it’s a very good choice for those looking for a solid cardio machine for their homes that won’t break the bank.
Let’s jump into our review and take a look at the best features…
Best Features
There’s a lot to like on the Sole E20. It has an 18″ stride, which is ideal for all but users who are on the taller side. You get 10 built in workout programs plus a nice array of programs via the Sole + app.
You get a nice variety of resistance levels, however the 20 levels of incline capability that you had on previous iterations of the Sole E20 is no longer present. There’s a small but functional 3″ LCD console, down from 5.5″, that shows all of your workout metrics. You get large, no slip pedals, wireless heart rate capability, cooling fan and water bottle holder.
One of the best features, although not an actual component, is the Sole warranty, which is really impressive for such an inexpensive elliptical. You get lifetime on the frame, and 1 year on parts, electronics and labor, down from 3 on each previously.
Sole E20 Test Drive
We tried out the new Sole E20 and for an entry level elliptical, it feels pretty good. We weren’t entirely comfortable with the 18″ stride, as we’re on the taller side, but it should be OK for most average size users.
Our model seemed to be constructed well enough but we did hear a tiny bit of squeaking, but not enough for it to interrupt our workout. The newest model is definitely downgrade from previous E20s and E25s that we have tested over the years.
Most noticeably, the incline capability is gone, something that we really enjoyed and gives you an extra element to your workouts. So you no longer have that. You also don’t have the cooling fan, and they’ve made the display even smaller than it was.
So they stripped away a number of key features in an effort to keep prices down. It still feels better than many of the sub $1,000 ellipticals we’ve tried over the years, but we definitely miss that added capability
If we had to choose one Sole elliptical our reviews would probably lead us to the E35, E95 or E98 which seem to compare more favorably to other ellipticals in the price range, but for the money the E20 is not a bad choice by any stretch.
Do we love the new Sole E20? No. Is it OK if you want something affordable that will stand up to basic usage? Absolutely.
Sole E20 Review – Conclusion
The Sole E20 is a very capable entry level elliptical machine for the beginner and intermediate user. It has everything you need in a home cardio machine, including built in workouts, low impact, quiet drive system, grip and wireless heart rate monitoring and more.
If you want something a little more advanced you can check out the E55 or the Elliptical Review Guru favorite Sole E95, as those will be more durable and give you additional capabilities.
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