Schwinn 470 Elliptical Review
$899.00
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How long will the Schwinn 470 last?
Ergonomically designed for comfortable workouts, the Schwinn 470 weighs an encouraging 164 lbs. when fully assembled and holds a maximum capacity of 300 lbs. It is suited for light to moderate use and will last for a few years at the very least with proper care and maintenance. Schwinn covers the 470 with 10 years on the frame, 2 years on parts, 1 year on electronics, and 90 days labor. There is also an extended parts and labor coverage that can be added in at time of purchase. Keep in mind simply unplugging after use will extend the life of this machine.
Brief Overview
The Schwinn 470 is our 2022 4th place Best Buy Winner in the $700 - $999 price range and it is filled with commendable attributes making it quite competitive in today’s elliptical market. It has both functionality and technology blended in a pleasant mix of workout fun for an incredibly budget-friendly price. It also comes backed by a decent warranty from a company that has been manufacturing fitness equipment for decades.
Overall Quality
The Schwinn 470 offers both a forward and backward motion for targeting different muscle groups and has 25 levels of resistance for kicking workouts into high gear. A 10-degree incline provides added intensity for an even more satisfying exercise experience. The 470 has a 20” stride making taller users happy and stretching shorter users to the extreme during workout sessions. Ergonomic handlebars bestow numerous gripping positions and move to help tone upper body extremities. The console of the 470 provides 2 display screens that have pleasing blue back lit screens and offer a variety of performance data that can be transferred via Bluetooth capabilities to popular fitness apps that also involve users in immersive treks through worldly destinations and help tailor future workouts to target fitness goals. Quick keys are also available on the console to change both incline and resistance in a rapid manner. There is also a USB charging port for streaming devices along with other needed amenities like a water bottle holder, speakers, and a 3-speed fan.
Things we like
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✓decent warranty
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✓budget-friendly
Things we dislike
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Xlimitations on applications of use
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Xfor light or medium use only and by average sizes users
Specs
| Resistance Levels | 25 |
| Stride Length | 20" Precision Path™ Stride |
| Color | Black |
| Assembly Required | Partial |
| Resistance System Type | Magnetic |
| Adjustable Resistance Levels | Yes |
| Targeted Muscle Area | Total body |
| Non-Slip Surface | Yes |
| Foldable Design | No |
| Reverse Motion | Yes |
| Integrated Fan | No |
| Water Bottle Holder | Yes |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Reading Displayed | Calories burned, Distance, Elapsed time, RPM, Resistance |
| Dimensions | 70.1" L x 28.2" W x 63.2"H (178.1 x 71.5 x 160.5 cm) |
| Max User Weight | 300 lbs (136 kg) |
| Assembled Product Weight | 164 lbs (74.5 kg) |
| Power Requirements | Plugs into any standard electrical wall outlet an 110V-120V circuit. Power cord included. |
Warranty
Frame: 10 years / Parts: 2 years / Electronics: 1 year / Labor: 90 days warranty
History
The Schwinn 470 is our 2022 4th place Best Buy Winner in the $700 - $999 price range. We invite you to see our elliptical reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.
Conclusion
The Schwinn 470 is a budget-friendly elliptical that has a decent warranty coverage and even offers extended warranties for an additional price. The 470 offers many amenities for a model in this price range and will last for years with a proper maintenance schedule. The ability to connect to the outside world is a tremendous feature in the world today and more and more manufacturers are offering Bluetooth connectivity in the consoles of their machines.