Horizon EX-69-2 Elliptical Machine Review

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The Horizon EX-69-2 is a quality elliptical trainer for home use. It is a newer version of the popular EX-69 model. It is equipped with excellent set of features and capabilities and delivers the best price-performance in its price range. This home-fitness cross-trainer is one of our favorite machines in under $800 price range.

Watch the videos below to get familiarized with the SixStar Certification that assures that this machine’s biomechanics is close to perfect.

Video Review by Horizon Fitness

As you can see in the image below, combining the six key elements, this elliptical trainer delivers a natural and smooth motion as well as a comfortable experience that most probably you’ll like.

The Horizon Fitness EX-69-2 SixStar certification means it is designed following the six key elements conducive to safe exercise, a result of extensive bio-mechanics research.

These elements include ideal pedal placement that prevents stress to the hips and the back, a design that ensures proper body posture, optimal handlebar placement, low step-on height, an ideally-sized footpath, and a large drive pulley ratio for smooth and efficient range of motion.

SixStar compliance makes this trainer be one of the best price-performing home fitness machines within its class.

The Horizon EX-69-2 has a very sturdy construction that consists of a heavy flywheel weighing roughly 18 pounds. This elliptical weights over 200 lbs, so you don’t have to worry about sliding or wobbling while you are exercising.

This elliptical trainer makes you feel like you are at the gym on this elliptical. It is almost entirely constructed of metal, so there are not many plastic parts, and it adds to the feeling of reliability that you get when using this exercise machine.

Most of the existing reviews on EX-69-2 are favorable and users feel they got a good trainer for the price.

The larger flywheel, entertainment system, cooling fan, and selection of programs are cited as just a few of the reasons that help to deliver daily workout sessions you can look forward to.

Horizon Fitness EX-69-2 is a SixStar Certified™ Machine

EX-69-2 vs. Top 5 Performers in “Under $800” Category

ELLIPTICAL TRAINER	Schwinn 470	Horizon EX-59	Nautilus E614	Schwinn 430	Horizon EX-69-2
RATING	Winner	1st Runner Up	Top 5 Performer	Top 5 Performer	COMPARED
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USD PRICE	$699	$699	$599	$499	$777
PRICE-PERFORMANCE
EXPERT REVIEW	Expert Review	Expert Review	Expert Review	Expert Review	Expert Review
VISIT SITE	VISIT SITE	VISIT SITE	VISIT SITE	VISIT SITE
GRADE	Home	Home	Home	Home	Home
UPPER BODY WORK	YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
FLYWHEEL		14.3 lbs			17.6 lbs
RESISTANCE LEVELS	25	16	20	20	20
RESISTANCE TYPE	Magnetic	Magnetic	Magnetic	Magnetic	Magnetic
INCLINE	YES 0° - 10° Motorized	NO	YES 6 position manual ramp adjustment	YES 0° - 10° Manual	YES 5 positions Manual
STRIDE LENGTH	20"	18"	20"	20"	20"
PROGRAMS	29	10	22	22	11
COOLING FAN	YES 3 speed	YES	YES 3 Speed	YES 3 speed	YES
FOLDING	NO	NO	NO	NO	NO
MAX. USER WEIGHT	300 lbs	275 lbs	300 lbs	300 lbs	300 lbs
HEART RATE CONTROL	YES Contact HR sensor	YES Contact HR sensor	YES Contact HR sensor	YES Contact HR sensor	YES Contact HR sensor
DISPLAY TYPE AND FUNCTIONS	SchwinnConnect™ 2 LCD window System Main: 3.0” X 5.0” Blue backlit + Secondary: 1.0” X 5.0” Blue backlit + Quickeys 5 for incline and 5 for resistance	4.5" yellow-green LCD display with Time, distance, speed, calories, heart rate, program level and watts workout feedback	DualTrack grey display with two high-resolution LCD monitors offering 1 quick start, 9 profile, 8 heart rate, 2 fitness test and 2 custom programs	Schwinn DualTrack™ LCD display and goal tracking functionality to set and track 16 different workout and progress related parameters	New redesigned, sharp view green LED display showing training programs, progress, HR and other key workout feedback at a glance
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS	10 degree motorized ramp range with quick keys. 4 user settings and goal tracking. Integrated transport wheels, media tray, water bottle. USB charging, Data export to Schwinn connect. Great acoustic chamber for clear sound system.	Low distance between pedals. Low, 10-inch step-on height. The StraightUP™ keeps your body upright for maximum comfort Sonic Surround™ speakers with MP3 player input, water bottle holder, reading rack, accessories tray	Compatibility with Nautilus Connect™ and MyFitnessPal, USB charging port, data export, performance tracking, Acoustic chambered speakers for big sound, transport wheels	A ten degree, six position manual ramp. Great acoustic chamber for clear sound system. USB port to charge your smartphone or tablet. Large articulating footplates with cushioning. Comes with water bottle holder and media tray	ZEROgap™+ StraightUP™, SixStar Certified platform, low 10-inch sure step step-on height, comes with Sonic speakers, MP3 input and headphone output
DIMENTIONS	70 x 28 x 71 inches (L x W x H)	68.2 x 22 x 64.6 inches (L x W x H)	70 x 28 x 71 inches (L x W x H)	70 x 28 x 71 inches (L x W x H)	75 x 24 x 66 inches (L x W x H)
UNIT WEIGHT	231 lbs	169 lbs	173 lbs	160 lbs	208 lbs
WARRANTY	10 years on the frame 2 years on mechanical parts 1 year on electrical parts 90 days on labor	Lifetime on frame 1 year on parts and labor	10 year frame 2 year parts 1 year electronics 90 days labor	10 years on the frame 2 years on mechanical parts 1 year on electrical parts 90 days on labor	Lifetime for frame and brake 1-year for parts and labor
ELLIPTICAL TRAINER	Schwinn 470	Horizon Fitness EX-59	Nautilus E614	Schwinn 430	Horizon EX-69-2

COMPARE 5 Best Elliptical Trainers Under $1000 in 2021

COMPARE ALL 5	Horizon EX-59	Schwinn 470	Nautilus E616	Sole E25	Xterra Free Style 5.6e
RATING	Winner	1st Runner Up	Top 5 Performer	Top 5 Performer	Top 5 Performer
COMPARE	Expert Review	Expert Review	Expert Review	Expert Review	Expert Review

COMPARE BY PRICE RANGE ==>  COMPARE Best Performing Ellipticals By Price Range

Horizon EX-69-2 Features

About Horizon Fitness

The manufacturing facilities of Horizon Fitness get ranked as one of the most state-of-the-art in the industry, equipped with state of the art robotics and knowledgeable workers that maintain the highest standards of precision and top quality. Just about every stage of manufacturing has got a quality assurance phase and 10 percent of Horizon’s products undergo an extensive quality examination that includes completely taking them apart and re-assembling them.

CONS

• The assembly could be difficult for some people
• Requires electricity – no self powered

PROS

• Incline control (although manual) is a feature usually seen in more expensive ellipticals
• SixStar Certified™ frame for improved body position and movement
• Very smooth and silent operation
• Sturdy and high-quality elliptical
• Useful accessories like MP3 speakers and fan
• Almost no space between pedals, reduces stress from the hips and back
• Excellent user reviews
• Good warranty

Our Conclusion for EX-69-2

The Horizon Fitness EX-69-2 is a top performing mid-range elliptical machine. Typically it sells online for under $800.

We liked the EX-69-2 especially because of its SixStar Certified™ frame for improved body position and movement, 20″ stride that makes it suitable also for taller people. It has some nice features, and it looks like it was designed to enhance user’s comfort during workouts. So, if you’re looking for a convenient, appealing and durable elliptical machine, you may want to consider this elliptical.

For its value, quality, and features, Horizon EX-69-2 is one of our top picks within its class.

Recently, the Horizon Fitness EX-69-2 was replaced by a newer and more advanced model Horizon Fitness 7.0 AE. 7.0 AE is in the same price range and offers better performance.

MORE INFO ==> Horizon Fitness 7.0 AE <==

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