Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Schwinn 470 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about home gym buyers wanting serious flywheel feel under $800 — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Carbon EL is the iFIT budget pick — ProForm's value elliptical with iFIT compatibility.
The Schwinn 470 is the value pick — solid 20 lb flywheel and 20" stride at $799.
Most compact. iFIT compatible. Smaller stride.
Strong flywheel. No power incline. Best build under $800.
| Spec | ProForm Carbon EL | Schwinn 470 |
|---|---|---|
| Stride | 17" | 20" |
| Drive | Front | Rear |
| Resistance | 18 levels | — |
| iFIT | Compatible | — |
| Flywheel | — | 20 lb |
| Programs | — | 29 |