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The NordicTrack Commercial 14.9 is a mid-level home elliptical that gets mixed reviews across the web. We’re looking at this elliptical for performance and reliability. Read our detailed review to see what we found when we gave the Commercial 14.9 a shot.
Last Updated 9-20-2022
The Commercial 14.9 from NordicTrack is a mid-level, front-drive home elliptical. It gets mixed reviews online so we ordered our very own machine to give it a try. Overall, we have been happy with the way it functions. While it’s packed with a lot of “extras”, it doesn’t feel incredibly sturdy. At no point were we ever worried about it tipping over or falling apart — not at all. But it just didn’t feel as rock-solid as our other top picks for home ellipticals. At this price point, it's a bit of a toss-up. While the mediocre stability is a bit of a bummer, it’s not exactly a deal-breaker. The Commercial 14.9 still outperforms a lot of competing ellipticals, making it a contender for best ellipticals.
If you’re more interested in a large touch screen display than an earth-shattering high-intensity cardio workout, but limited with your budget, the Commercial 14.9 might be a good option for you. It has a 14" touchscreen display that allows you to view high-quality workout videos on your console.
This elliptical has a handful of accessories and features that are pretty worthwhile. The entertainment features, especially, make this an elliptical that’s fun to use. It has a massive library of onboard workout videos. These videos are engaging with remarkable scenery as you explore places around the world with the personal trainer. Another option for workout videos are the studio fitness classes. A personal trainer leads an elliptical workout that's upbeat and motivational. The onboard workouts are viewable with an HD touchscreen display. Audio is projected through console speakers. And you can connect to these speakers via Bluetooth to play audio from your mobile device.
Because this elliptical is so fun and entertaining, we feel users are more likely to enjoy their workouts and keep using the elliptical. Paired with its decent build quality, it has what it takes to rank well with 4.4 stars in its category and 4.5 stars overall.
Item Weight: 210 lbs (in box)
User Weight Capacity: 350 lbs
Stride Length: 17” - 19”, adjustable
Flywheel: 32 lbs
Footprint: 67" L x 29" W x 69" H
Drive: Front
Step-Up Height: 12”
Materials:
Display: 14” HD Touchscreen
On-Board Workouts: 35 + iFit
Speakers: yes
Fans: yes
Handles: moving and stationary handlebars
Incline/Decline: 0-20% incline
Resistance: 26 digital resistance levels
Heart Rate Monitor: EKG grips on stationary handlebars
Water Bottle Holder: yes
Name: iFit
Brief Description: iFit is a multifaceted tool for fitness. Apps track activity and nutrition, provide a large library of workout videos, and connect you to other iFit users. This is also the tool for the onboard workouts that come on NordicTrack’s cardio machines.
Cost: Free for 1 month when you purchase the 14.9 directly from NordicTrack. $39/month for a family plan to maintain the subscription after your free trial expires.
User Profiles: 1-5, depends on pricing.
Class Varieties:
Community: You can comment on workouts, read reviews, correspond with other iFit users, share your progress, create and join group challenges.
NordicTrack provides free shipping for the Commercial 14.9 but this requires self-assembly. You can also pay $99 for front door delivery and $295 for white glove delivery. This entails delivery of your packages to any part of the house you’d like where the delivery person will then assemble to elliptical for you.
Frame: 10 years
Parts: 2 years
Labor: 1 year
The Commercial 14.9 is by no means a bad elliptical. It seriously crushes a lot of competition out there — and trust us, there’s a lot of competition. BUT is it our top recommended purchase at the $1500-$2000 price range? No, it isn't.
Not sold on the NordicTrack Commercial 14.9? Still looking around to see more options? We’ve reviewed tons of home ellipticals and these are our top picks for ellipticals between $1000 and $2000.
Are you interested in other forms of Home Cardio equipment? Check out our list of BEST TREADMILLS.
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