Compact ellipticals compared by footprint, stride, ceiling height and weight limit.
Size in use and folded, weight limit and cushioning of each model. What the maker does not publish says “Not published”.
| Model | In uselength × width × height | Floor area | Foldedlength × width × height | Max user weight | Cushioning | Stride | Ceiling needed | Resistance | Machine weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BowFlex Max Trainer M6 | 117 × 66 × 163 cm | 0.77 m² | Does not fold | 136 kg | Not needed: no impact, feet stay on the pedals | Vertical (no stride) | Your height + 52 cm | Air and magnetic · 16 levels | 61.7 kg | $999 |
| Schwinn 411 | 136.6 × 61 × 158.8 cm | 0.83 m² | Does not fold | 136 kg | Not needed: no impact, feet stay on the pedals | 45.7 cm | Not published | Magnetic · 16 levels | 45.4 kg | — |
| Sole E25 | 177.8 × 61 × 177.8 cm | 1.08 m² | Does not fold | 159 kg | Not needed: no impact, feet stay on the pedals | 50.8 cm | Pedal 35.6 cm off the floor | Magnetic · 20 levels | Not published | — |
| Sportstech CX608 | 122 × 62 × 164 cm | 0.76 m² | Does not fold | 120 kg | Not needed: no impact, feet stay on the pedals | 35 cm | Not published | Magnetic · 8 levels | 39 kg | — |
| Cecotec Elliptical 9000 EIR Pro | 165 × 62 × ? cm | 1.02 m² | Does not fold | 130 kg | Not needed: no impact, feet stay on the pedals | 38 cm | Not published | Motorised magnetic | 50.8 kg | — |
Elliptical stepper (vertical)
Great for: Small spaces
A vertical elliptical in 0.77 m²: climbing motion, 16 levels and a ceiling rule of your height + 52 cm.
Rear-drive elliptical
Great for: Quiet for neighbours
A real elliptical stride (45.7 cm) in 0.83 m², with magnetic resistance and a 136 kg limit.
Front-drive elliptical
Great for: Quiet for neighbours
Not compact (1.08 m²), but a 50.8 cm stride and a 159 kg limit: the honest answer for users over 1.90 m.
Front-drive elliptical
Great for: Small spaces
Small (122 × 62 cm) and cheap, but a 35 cm stride: comfortable only up to about 1.70 m.
Rear-drive elliptical
Great for: Quiet for neighbours
165 cm long with a 38 cm stride: big for a flat and short for tall users.
Accessory
152 × 76 cm, 6.35 mm PVC: covers every flat walking pad in this guide.
Accessory
183 × 122 cm of 6 mm foam and rubber: room for an elliptical, or a pad plus space to stand beside it.