Nautilus E616 vs Nautilus E614

Here is our comparison of the Nautilus E616 and the Nautilus E614 Elliptical, they are both great elliptical trainers from the same manufacturer with some key differences.

Nautilus E616 is a great elliptical with a 22 lb. flywheel, 29 programs, easy to read console with two blue backlit LCDs, and 25 levels of resistance.

This elliptical comes with a motorized incline which is a great feature to have for more intense workouts.

Nautilus E616 comes with a 10-year warranty.

Nautilus E614 is a great elliptical for home use, it has 6-position manual incline adjustment, 22 workout programs, large articulating footplates and
20 levels of magnetic resistance.

Key Differences: E616 vs E614

The Nautilus E616 and Nautilus E614 both come with a great set of features to enhance your home workout experience. The E616 has a 22 lb. flywheel, offering a smooth and balanced ride, while the E614 carries a slightly lighter 18 lb. flywheel. Both machines provide built-in programs – the E616 has 29 programs whereas the E614 offers 22. As for resistance levels, the E616 again takes the lead with 25 levels as compared to the E614’s 20 levels. One key difference between the two machines is the incline adjustment mechanism. The E616 features a 0 to 11% motorized adjustment ramp, which means you can easily vary the intensity of your workouts at the touch of a button. On the other hand, the E614 offers a 6-position manual incline adjustment. While the manual adjustment allows for customization, it requires more effort if you want to change the incline frequently.

The Nautilus E616 has a heavier flywheel (22 lb.) compared to the E614’s 18 lb. flywheel.
The E616 offers more programs (29) and resistance levels (25) than the E614 (22 programs and 20 resistance levels).
The E616 features a motorized incline adjustment for easy changes during a workout, while the E614 has a manual incline adjustment.

Video Review

Spec Comparison

Nautilus E616 Elliptical

Nautilus E614

Stride Length

The stride length is the furthest distance between the two pedals of the elliptical in motion. A longer stride will give you more natural feeling, like a running type motion.
If you are over 5’4″ you may prefer a 20 inch or higher stride length and if you’re over 6 feet, you’ll definitely want a 20 inch stride or more. Ellipticals with a stride length of 18 to 20 inch are suitable for people under 5’4″.

20″

Resistance

Elliptical trainers have either a manual, motorized or electromagnetic resistance. Increasing resistance on the elliptical in your workouts will make the workout harder, causing you to burn more calories but be careful if you are a beginner.
Some elliptical trainers have heart rate programs that adjusts resistance based upon your heart rate.

25 Levels of Eddy Current Magnetic Resistance

Magnetic, 20 levels of eddy current resistance

Drive System

The drive system, usually the flywheel is what moves when you apply pressure to the pedals. Its weight is directly related to how smooth an elliptical trainer will feel during training.

22 lb. high speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel

18 lb. effective flywheel weight

Maximum Weight Capacity (LBS)

Number of Programs

12 profile
9 heart rate control
4 custom
2 fitness test
1 recovery test
1 quick start

9 profile,
8 heart rate control,
2 custom
2 fitness test
1 quick start

Incline, Decline Features

0 to 11% Motorized Adjustment ramp

6 position manual ramp adjustment

Heart Rate Monitor

Knowing your heart rate during a workout is important for maximum fitness benefits. Today we have many methods to measure our heart rate, but a built-in heart rate monitor has other advantages, like heart rate oriented workout programs.

Contact & Telemetry Enabled

Contact type: Measure your heart rate by grasping the stationary handles.