Schwinn 430 vs Nautilus E614

Here is our comparison of the Schwinn 430 and the Nautilus E614 Elliptical, they are both great elliptical trainers for home use with very similar features.

The Schwinn 430 is one of the best elliptical trainers in the market for home use. It is a great choice if you are looking for a reliable elliptical that offers high-end features at a reasonable price.

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.

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Spec Comparison

Schwinn 430 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.

20 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.

High speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel

18 lb. effective flywheel weight

Maximum Weight Capacity (LBS)

Number of Programs

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

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

Incline, Decline Features

10 degree manual ramp range with 6 positions

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 type: Measure your heart rate by grasping the stationary handles for 10 seconds.

Unfortunately the Schwinn 430 lacks chest heart rate monitor.

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