Light commercial-grade machines support hours of daily use in community gyms and hotels. It’s rare that you will hit that kind of use at home, but not impossible. If you plan to train for at least an hour per day and share the Sole E98 with others doing the same, you are getting your money’s worth.
I like the Sole E98 because it has so much lasting power. I’ve seen Sole ellipticals last for more than ten years, and the E98’s light commercial design looks very promising for years of training. It has a good warranty, which makes the E98 even more appealing.
Despite the Sole E98’s sturdy build, its high-tech features and touchscreen require the elliptical to be stored in a climate-controlled environment. Read the rest of this review to discover more about the E98’s build and these training features.
Sole E98 Elliptical Review: Bottom Line
Sole E98 vs. Similar Ellipticals
See how the Sole E98 Elliptical compares with other comparable ellipticals below.
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Bottom Line | The Sole E98 is a front-drive elliptical with magnetic resistance and 20 incline levels. | Step up your home elliptical workouts with iFIT integration on the NordicTrack AirGlide 14i elliptical. | The Sole E95 is overbuilt and will powerful enough for the toughest of workouts | The freedom to control the stride length makes for a unique, low-impact, interactive workout with iFIT. | A top-of-the-line elliptical with thoughtful features to work for users of all sizes. |
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Product | Sole E98 | NordicTrack AirGlide 14i | Sole E95 | NordicTrack X16 Elliptical | Sole E95S |
Workout Experience | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Specs / Features | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Dimensions / Storability | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
On-Board Workouts & Apps | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Build Quality | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Overall Score | 86 | 85 | 91 | 91 | 89 |
# of Onboard Workouts | 100+ | 2 | 100+ | 11 | 100+ |
Paid Programming - Cost | Sole+ App - Free | iFIT – $39/month | Sole+ App - Free | iFIT - $39/month | Sole+ App - Free |
Netflix / 3rd Party Apps | YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Peacock, Hulu, Spotify, ESPN, CNN, Audible, Kinomap | Netflix, Prime - (Beta Testing) | YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Peacock, Hulu, Spotify, ESPN, CNN, Audible, Kinomap | Netflix, Prime, Spotify (beta testing) | YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Peacock, Hulu, Spotify, ESPN, CNN, Audible, Kinomap |
Display | 13.3" touchscreen | 14 inch HD Touchscreen | 13.3-inch touchscreen | 16” tilting touchscreen | 13.3” touchscreen |
Dimensions (In Use) | 83" x 34" x 70" | 69" L x 25" W x 71" H | 83"L x 34"W x 70"H | 58.5” L x 29.5” W x 74” H | 84” L x 32” W x 71” H |
Stride Length | 20 inches | 18.5 inches | 20 inches | 32 inches | Power Adjustable 18”-24” |
Flywheel Position | front-drive | Front Drive | Front Drive | Center Drive | Front |
Elliptical Weight | 246 lbs | 244 lbs (in box) | 242 lbs | 289 lbs | 265 lbs |
Weight Capacity | 400 lbs | 300 lbs | 400 lbs | 375 lbs | 400 lbs |
Flywheel Weight | 32 lbs | 32 lbs | 27 lbs | 20 lbs | 30 lbs |
Max Resistance | 40 levels | 26 Digital Levels | 20 levels | 26 Levels | 20 levels |
Incline/Decline | 20 levels | -5% to 15% Incline | 20 incline levels | 10% incline to 10% decline | 20 incline levels |
Warranty | Lifetime frame, lifetime flywheel, 3-year parts, 1-year labor, 90-day cosmetic items; light-commercial warranty | 10-year frame, 2-year parts, 1-year labor | Lifetime frame and flywheel, 3 years electronics/parts, 1 year labor | 10-year frame, 2-year parts, 1-year labor | Lifetime frame, lifetime flywheel, 3-year parts, 3-year wear items, 1-year labor, 90-days cosmetic items |
Additional Features | Wireless charging, over-sized pedals, adjustable device rack | SmartAdjust incline and resistance, two digital speakers, oversized cushioned pedals, powerful fan. | Wireless charging, device rack, adjustable oversized pedals | 3-in-1 elliptical, treadmill, and stepper, SmartAdjust, oversized cushioned pedals | Wireless charging, over-sized pedals, adjustable device rack |
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