Horizon Elite E9 Elliptical Review
$2,399.00
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How long will the Horizon Elite E9 last?
The Horizon Elite E9 weighs a hardy 216 lbs. when fully assembled and holds up to a hefty 350 lbs. of workout weight. It is best suited for light to moderate use and will honestly last years if properly cared for on a regularly maintained schedule. Even unplugging after each use will add life to this machine. Johnson covers the Elite E9 with a generous lifetime warranty on the frame, 5 years on parts and the brake, and 2 years on labor.
Brief Overview
The Horizon Elite E9 with Virtual Active™ programming allows consumers to trek to their hearts’ content through beautiful locations around the world in an immersive workout experience. The 6-foot+ robust frame is perfect for any residential setting and contains a multitude of quality elements included an updated touchscreen for the discerning purchaser. The Elite E9 is at the top range of budget-friendly fitness machines but the stellar warranty coverage along with touchscreen technology makes it quite a competitor in the elliptical world.
Overall Quality
The Horizon Elite E9 has a heavier 30 lb. flywheel in a front drive system that ensures smooth progressions through 20 electronically adjusted levels of resistance. An additional 10-degrees of incline helps users target different sets of muscle groups left lax by standard elliptical machines. Consumers of all but the tallest of heights will benefit from the multi-action of the 20” stride length and moving handlebars. An upgraded 7” touchscreen offers immersive workouts with Virtual Active™ programming along with 43 built in programs for motivating users to increase their overall fitness health. The Elite E9 is also Bluetooth compatible and contains further amenities such as built-in speakers, a fan, water bottle holder, and an integrated tablet holder.
Things we like
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✓great warranty
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✓sturdy frame
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✓chest strap included
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✓20” stride
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✓10-degree incline
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✓heavy flywheel
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✓Virtual Active™ programming
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✓43 built in programs
Things we dislike
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Xsmall display screen
Specs
| Frame Type | SixStar Non-Folding |
| Flywheel | 30 Lbs |
| Stride Length (inches) | 20 |
| Incline Range | 10" |
| Resistance Range | 20 Electronically Adjustable |
| Step on Height (inches) | 10 |
| Extras | Built-in Speakers, Energy Saver Mode, Fan, Passport Ready, Tablet Rack, Water Bottle Holder |
| Johnson Exclusive Technologies | SixStar™ Frame, Virtual Active™ program |
| Electrical Requirements | 100 to 120V / 50 to 60HZ |
| Weight | 216 Lbs |
| Assembled Dimensions (L x W x H) | 75"x 24"x 66" |
| Folded Dimensions (L x W x H) | n/a |
| Max User Weight | 350 |
| Bluetooth Enabled | Yes |
| Speakers | Yes |
| USB Port | No |
| Display | 7" Touchscreen |
| Programs | 10 Step Workouts, 13 Distance, 2 Custom, 4 Interval, 5 Performance, 9 Calorie, Manual |
| Workout Feedback | Calories, Distance, Heart Rate, Incline, Laps, Resistance Level, RPM, Time, Watts |
Warranty
Home Warranty - Frame: Lifetime
Home Warranty - Brake: 5 years
Home Warranty - Flywheel: NA
Home Warranty - Parts: 5 years
Home Warranty - Labor: 2 years
History
The Horizon Elite E9 was our 2019 Runner-Up Winner among our Best Buys in the $1,500 to $1,999 price range. We invite you to see our elliptical reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.
Conclusion
The Horizon Elite E9 is a worthy investment for all consumers looking to upgrade their workout with a quality elliptical machine. It will last years with proper care and comes with a stellar warranty offering for an affordable price. The Elite E9 is perfect for targeting multiple muscle groups and will fit nicely into any residential workout setting.