Wednesday 28 October 2015

Comparing ProForm Endurance 720 E versus ProForm Endurance 520 E Elliptical Trainer Machine, What's the Difference?

With plenty of features and a nice compact design for home-use, the ProForm Endurance 720 E and 520 E are impressive elliptical trainers at a very reasonable price, rivalling some of the more expensive machines!

Both the ProForm Endurance 720 E and 520 E elliptical trainers feature a front-wheel drive system with inertia-enhanced flywheel and Silent Magnetic Resistance (SMR) for smooth and quiet operation.
    

The ProForm Endurance 720E and 520 E come with their own workout console to keep track of your workout stats and offer a great variety of programs and resistance levels to keep your workouts varied and challenging.  Both machines are iFit compatible and feature an integrated tablet holder, along with a sound system (iPod compatible and 2 speakers) and USB charging port.
ProForm Endurance 720E console
ProForm Endurance 720E console
ProForm Endurance 520E console
ProForm Endurance 520E console


So how do the ProForm Endurance 720 E and 520 E elliptical trainers differ?  To begin with, the ProForm Endurance 720 E is the higher-end model over the 520 E and as such offers additional functions and improved specifications but do you really need these extra features and are they worth paying out the extra $$s for?  Let’s take a look...

ProForm Endurance incline
Adjustable incline
The ProForm Endurance 720E has a heavier flywheel weight - 20 lb versus 15 lb on the 520E (generally the heavier the flywheel, the more consistent the momentum).  The 720E has a 20” Power adjustable stride compared to the 520E’s Manual adjustable stride, as well as a 20 degree Power adjustable incline ramp compared to the 520E’s Manual adjustability.

In addition, the ProForm Endurance 720 E offers more programs and resistance levels compared to the 520 E, with 24 workout apps compared to 18, and 20 digital resistance levels compared to 18.  The 5” backlit LCD monitor can be powered by batteries or the included wall plug adaptor.

Both the ProForm Endurance 720 E and 520 E come with an EKG grip-pulse heart rate monitor, but the 720E is also Bluetooth compatible giving you the option of using a wireless heart rate monitor (available separately).  The 720E also comes with a cooling fan which the 520E doesn’t have.

ProForm Endurance water bottle holder
Water bottle holder
Both machines are constructed with commercial-grade solid steel for long-lasting durability.  The ProForm Endurance 720 E offers a user weight capacity of 325 lb while the 520 E offers a user weight capacity of 300 lbs.  Both machines come with a water bottle holder, transport wheels and adjustable levelling feet. 




Let’s take a close look at the features and differences in detail between ProForm Endurance 720 E and 520 E to help you decide which is the right elliptical trainer for you:


Main differences between the ProForm Endurance 720 E versus ProForm Endurance 520 E Elliptical Machines:


PROFORM ENDURANCE
720 E
PROFORM ENDURANCE
520 E
Differences
PRICE
Retails online at around
$150 MORE than the 520E
Retails online at around
$150 LESS than the 720E
MODEL NO.
720 E
520 E
FLYWHEEL WEIGHT
20 lb
15 lb
STRIDE LENGTH
18-20” POWER Adjustable Stride
18-20” MANUAL Adjustable Stride
INCLINE
0-20 degrees POWER Adjustable Incline
0-20 degrees MANUAL
Adjustable incline
WORKOUT PROGRAMS
24 workout apps
18 workout apps
RESISTANCE LEVELS
20
18
BLUETOOTH ENABLED
Yes
No
HEART-RATE CONTROL
EKG grip-pulse heart rate monitor plus wireless heart-rate compatible
EKG grip-pulse heart rate monitor
COOLING FAN
CoolAire workout fan
No
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Up to 325 lbs
Up to 300 lbs
DIMENSIONS
Approx.  67.1” x 25” x 69.1”
Approx.  67.2” x 25” x 66.6”
WARRANTY
Frame – Lifetime
Parts – 2 years
Labor -1 year
Frame – Lifetime
Parts – 1 year
Labor – 1 year


In addition to the above features, the ProForm Endurance 720 E and 520 E Elliptical Machines BOTH offer:

·         Compact design
·         Front-drive
·         Inertia-enhanced flywheel
·         Silent magnetic resistance
·         5” backlit LCD display (powered by batteries or included wall plug adaptor)
·         iFit compatible
·         Integrated tablet holder
·         Sound system – iPod compatible, 2 speakers
·         USB charging port
·         Water bottle holder
·         Soft-grip upper body workout arms
·         Oversized adjustable cushioned pedals
·         Adjustable levelling feet
·         Transportation wheels
·         Commercial-grade solid steel construction



Summary:

I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with either the ProForm Endurance 720 E or 520 E – both are great quality elliptical machines built to last.  Personally I think the relatively small extra cost of the ProForm Endurance 720 E is worth it, especially for the extra features, programs, resistance levels and Power adjustability of the stride length and incline.

However, for many people, the ProForm Endurance 520 E would be more than adequate for their needs and still has plenty of programs and resistance levels to keep your workouts interesting.  The fact that this elliptical trainer is iFit compatible, iPod compatible with speakers and a USB charging port is a bonus on an elliptical machine at this low price point.



N.B.  It’s always advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional before undertaking any new exercise regime.


*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.


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