Tuesday 23 February 2016

Comparing Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro versus Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro Exercise Bike, What's the Difference?

The Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro and Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro are both high-quality exercise bikes offering a great range of resistance levels and workout programs as well as being iFit enabled for even more options to keep you motivated.

Both the Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro and GX 4.6 Pro utilize a 19 lb inertia-enhanced flywheel and Silent Magnetic Resistance (SMR) for smooth consistent motion and quiet operation.

The Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro is the higher-end model of the two exercise bikes with the main differences between the Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro and GX 4.6 Pro being with the different amount of built-in programs and resistance levels each bike has as well as a difference in the size and performance of the console display.
 
OneTouch controls to easily adjust the resistance level
OneTouch controls to easily
adjust the resistance level
The Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro offers 28 built-in workout apps and 22 digital resistance levels, whereas the Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro offers 32 built-in workout apps and 24 digital resistance levels.

Both bikes feature quick responsive OneTouch controls enabling you to easily adjust the resistance with a simple touch of a button.

Both bikes are iFit enabled (subscription required) for additional workout programs, performance tracking, simulated training routes using Google Maps and more!

There is a big difference between the 2 bikes’ console displays, with the Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro having a standard 5” blue backlit display, while the Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro has a larger 7” full-color touch-screen display that integrates with iFit and is also Web-enabled for browsing the internet.  Both screens will display your workout stats as you exercise to help keep you motivated, including time, speed, distance, calories, pulse, resistance.

Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro, 5" blue-backlit display
Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro,
5" blue-backlit display
Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro, 7" full-color touch-screen display, integrates with iFit, Web-enabled for browsing the internet
Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro,
7" full-color touch-screen display


Both bikes have Cardio Grip sensors built into the handlebars and are also compatible with Bluetooth Smart wireless chest strap so you can track your heart-rate as you exercise to stay in your target heart-rate zone.  A Bluetooth Smart wireless chest strap is included with the Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro but you have to supply your own with the GX 4.4 Pro if you want to make use of this feature.

For comfort, both the Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro and GX 4.6 Pro feature extra-wide ergonomic pedals with straps and a 4-way adjustable saddle that adjusts up, down, forwards and backwards for a custom fit.

Integrated tablet holder above console
Integrated tablet holder above console
Both bikes come with an iPod compatible sound system with 2x 2” speakers and there’s an integrated tablet holder situated above the console so you can keep yourself entertained as you exercise.

Both bikes also feature an AutoBreeze fan that automatically adjusts its speed to match the speed of your workout to help keep you cool as you cycle and there’s also a convenient water bottle holder mounted below the console so you can keep hydrated.

Both bikes are sturdily built but there’s a slight difference in the user weight capacity for each of these bikes, with the Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro being suitable for users up to 300 lbs and the GX 4.6 being suitable for users up to 325 lbs.





Let’s take a closer look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications in between the Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro and GX 4.6 Pro to help you decide on which is the best exercise bike for you:


Main Differences in Features between the Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro versus Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro Upright Exercise Bike:


NORDIC TRACK GX 4.4 PRO
UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE
NORDIC TRACK GX 4.6 PRO
UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE
DIFFERENCES
PRICE
Retails online at around $500 LESS than the
 Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro
Retails online at around $500 MORE than the
Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro
MODEL NO.
GX 4.4 Pro
GX 4.6 Pro
BUILT-IN WORKOUT APPS
28
32
DIGITAL RESISTANCE LEVELS
22
24
CONSOLE DISPLAY
5” Blue backlit
·         7” full-color touch-screen
·         Integrates with iFit
·         Web-enabled
WIRELESS BLUETOOTH SMART CHEST STRAP
Compatible, but NOT included
Compatible & included
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Up to 300 lbs
Up to 325 lbs
WARRANTY
·         Frame – lifetime
·         Parts – 2 years
·         Labor – 1 year
·         Frame – lifetime
·         Parts – 3 years
·         Labor – 1 year



In addition to the above features, the Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro and Nordic Track GX 4.6 Pro Upright Exercise Bikes BOTH offer:

·         19 lb inertia-enhanced flywheel
·         SMR Silent Magnetic Resistance
·         Quick responsive OneTouch controls for changing intensity of resistance
·         Built-in workout apps designed by a personal certified trainer, including calorie, intensity & performance training programs
·         iFIT enabled (subscription required):  enables access to additional workout programs, tailored training, fitness tracking, simulated training routes on Google Maps
·         Console workout stats displayed include:  time, distance, speed, calories, pulse, resistance
·         Heart-rate monitoring:  CardioGrip sensors built into handlebars plus compatible with wireless chest strap
·         4-way adjustable saddle:  up, down, forwards, backwards
·         Oversized cushioned saddle, padded with vinyl cover
·         Extra-wide ergonomic pedals with straps
·         iPod compatible Sound system with 2x 2” speakers (iPod not included)
·         Integrated tablet holder mounted above console at eye-level (tablet not included)
·         Water bottle holder
·         AutoBreeze cooling fan
·         Front & rear stabilizers for stability
·         Front transportation wheels for easy maneuverability
·         Dimensions:  approx.  60” long x 24.8” wide x 41.25” high
·         Shipping weight:  approx.  591 lbs


Summary:

Both the Nordic Track GX 4.4 Pro and GX 4.6 Pro are well-built exercise bikes with premium features and plenty of built-in workout programs and resistance levels to keep you motivated and challenged.  Although both bikes are iFit enabled, you would need to use your own tablet to make use of this feature with the GX 4.4 Pro.  The GX 4.6 Pro’s console is designed to integrate with iFit and has a larger 7” full-color touch-screen display that is also Web-enabled allowing you to browse the internet as you exercise.  If you already own a tablet that you could use with the Nordic Track’s iFit technology then opting for the GX 4.4 Pro would save you some hard earned $$s!



N.B.  It’s advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional if you are new to exercise or if you have any concerns regarding your health and fitness regime.


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


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