Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
NordicTrack SE7i comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about users wanting power incline + interactive workouts — read the strengths below before deciding.
The SE7i is the best-overall pick — NordicTrack's flagship sub-$1000 elliptical with power incline.
The Carbon EL is the iFIT budget pick — ProForm's value elliptical with iFIT compatibility.
Only power-incline pick under $1000. iFIT compatibility. Foldable.
Most compact. iFIT compatible. Smaller stride.
| Spec | NordicTrack SE7i | ProForm Carbon EL |
|---|---|---|
| Stride | 19" | 17" |
| Display | 7" HD | — |
| Incline | Power-adjustable | — |
| iFIT | Compatible | Compatible |
| Drive | — | Front |
| Resistance | — | 18 levels |