Vision Fitness X6000 Elliptical Trainer Review

The Vision Fitness X6000 elliptical trainer is a solid machine that should hold up well under normal regular use. The question is, is it worth the price?

You will normally find Vision Fitness ellipticals sold in fitness specialty stores. The good news is that they back up their machines with good service. The downside is you often pay a premium for the equipment they sell.

What I like about the Vision Fitness X6000…

It has a smooth elliptical motion, which is the trademark of Vision Fitness. You really notice the difference when you start and stop the elliptical. That can be partially attributed to the 24 lbs. flywheel. The X6000 is also very quiet, which is always a nice feature if you are listening to music or the television. And at 199 lbs, the machine is fairly stable.

You get a 19 ¾" elliptical stride. They could have just said 20". At that length, most average to above average users will feel comfortable. If you are less than 5'4", you may find the stride too long and the pedals too far apart.

From talking to sales reps, the Vision ellipticals have a good service record. However, one store manager questioned the 300 lbs. user limit. He felt that was rather high.

You get your choice of 3 different consoles, each priced according to the quality and installed programs. The basic model has a non-backlit LCD with limited workout programs. The premier console (Shown on the side), has a multi window backlit display and a good selection of exercise routines. What surprised me was there is no built in speakers and MP3 input. That is becoming a standard feature on most crosstrainers.

Our Review - Vision Fitness X6000

A solid machine, with a good service record. Based on the which console you select, the price can range from $1,200 - $1,600. Vision Fitness is the premium brand of Johnson Fitness, which also builds Horizon. The quality control, design and engineering is far superior with Vision.

The X6000 is a consideration within its' price range, but you'll want to look at some of the competition. For example, the Sole E35 comes with a dual rail pedal design, which adds to the long-term stability. It also has a 5-year parts and 2-year labor warranty. That compares to a 3/1 for the X6000.

Customer Reviews

Out of nine customer reviews on Epinions.com, the Vision Fitness X6000 (A previous verison) received four out of five stars. Comments included…

"Great Blend Of Quality and Function"

"Good but has quality problems"

"Rock Solid Machine"