Ranked #5 of 5Reviewed by Mike Hun·May 20, 2026

ProForm Carbon EL

Name: ProForm Carbon EL
Price: 699 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1 reviews)

4.4

Averaged from + undefined

The verdict

The Carbon EL is the iFIT budget pick — ProForm's value elliptical with iFIT compatibility.

ProForm Carbon EL

Strengths

+iFIT compatible
+5" backlit display
+18 resistance levels
+Compact front-drive footprint

Watch-outs

−Smaller stride (~17")
−iFIT subscription for streamed classes
−Lighter flywheel

How it compares

Most compact. iFIT compatible. Smaller stride.

Who this is for

At a glance: small spaces wanting iFIT compatibility under $700.

Why you’d buy the ProForm Carbon EL

iFIT compatible.
5" backlit display.
18 resistance levels.

Why you’d skip it

Smaller stride (~17").
iFIT subscription for streamed classes.
Lighter flywheel.

Rating sources

ellipticalreviewguru

4.4/5

“Features iFIT compatibility, a 5-inch backlit display, and 18 resistance levels in a front-drive design.”

Our 4.4 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ProForm Carbon EL worth buying?

The Carbon EL is the iFIT budget pick — ProForm's value elliptical with iFIT compatibility.

What is the ProForm Carbon EL's biggest strength?

iFIT compatible

What is the main drawback of the ProForm Carbon EL?

Smaller stride (~17")

What sources back the 4.4/5 rating?

Our 4.4/5 rating is the average of scores from 1 independent ellipticals under $1000 review — ellipticalreviewguru. Click any source on the product page to read the original review.

How it compares

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Product	Rating	Price	Best for	Head-to-head
NordicTrack SE7i	4.7	$999	users wanting power incline + interactive workouts	vs. ProForm Carbon EL →
Schwinn 470	4.6	$799	home gym buyers wanting serious flywheel feel under $800	vs. ProForm Carbon EL →
Sole E25	4.6	$999	users prioritizing build longevity over interactive features	vs. ProForm Carbon EL →
Schwinn 430	4.5	$649	first-time elliptical buyers on a tighter budget	vs. ProForm Carbon EL →
ProForm Carbon EL (this product)	4.4	$699	small spaces wanting iFIT compatibility under $700	—

NordicTrack SE7i

#1 · Top Score

NordicTrack SE7i

4.7

Only power-incline pick under $1000. iFIT compatibility. Foldable.

Schwinn 470

4.6

Strong flywheel. No power incline. Best build under $800.

Sole E25

4.6

Best warranty. No incline. Heaviest build.

Schwinn 430

4.5

Cheaper Schwinn. Lighter flywheel than 470. Cheaper than Sole.

ProForm Carbon EL

4.4/5· $699

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