The verdict
The 430 is the value pick — Schwinn's older but still-good elliptical at $649.
Strengths
- +22 resistance levels + 20 programs
- +2 user profiles
- +Cheaper than Schwinn 470
- +Dual-track LCD display
Watch-outs
- −Lighter flywheel than 470
- −Smaller stride
- −Older Schwinn model
How it compares
Cheaper Schwinn. Lighter flywheel than 470. Cheaper than Sole.
Who this is for
At a glance: first-time elliptical buyers on a tighter budget.
Why you’d buy the Schwinn 430
- 22 resistance levels + 20 programs.
- 2 user profiles.
- Cheaper than Schwinn 470.
Why you’d skip it
- Lighter flywheel than 470.
- Smaller stride.
- Older Schwinn model.
Rating sources
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
