Overview and review NordicTrack SE 3i 849
This is a review of the NordicTrack SE3i including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in “which NordicTrack treadmill or elliptical to get in the UK”. Follow the links for more details.
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Overview of the NordicTrack SE3i
The SE3i elliptical is the cheapest elliptical from Nordictrack you can buy in the UK market to date. Its main features are 5-inch backlit display, 14kg flywheel, and 32 preset workouts that come with the machine. The full list of features reads as followed:
- 5” Backlit Display
- iFit Bluetooth - 1 Years Membership Included
- Integrated Tablet Holder
- 14 kg. Effective Inertia-enhanced Flywheel
- SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance
- 22 Digital Resistance Levels
- EKG Grip Pulse
- 125 kg. User Weight Capacity
- Oversized Pedals
- SoftTouch™ Upper Body Grips
- 32 Preset Workout Apps
- Transport Wheels
- Product Weight 54kg
- Assembled Dimensions - 158L X 66W X 175H cm
- Boxed Weight 60kg
- Boxed Dimensions - 64L x 42W x 132H cm
- Warranty - 5-Year Frame Warranty, 2-Year Parts and Labour Warranty, subject to registration within 28 days of purchase.
Pros of the NordicTrack SE3i
The pros of the SE3i are:
- Low price
- Big flywheel
The most attractive feature about the SE3i is the price tag. There is no other NordicTrack elliptical that can beat this. For this price, you are also getting a big flywheel which makes the machine last for longer. If you want a cheap workhorse, or better said, donkey as a cardio machine in your house, this is it.
Cons of the NordicTrack Se3i
The cons of the SE3i are:
- Out of date display
- Space requirements
This machine will eat up a lot of space in your home or gym and has an out of date design. NordicTrack has already modernized its fleet over in the US, but this facelift has not come through to the UK yet.
Alternatives to the NordicTrack SE3i
This can be alternatives to the SE3i elliptical:
The Nordictrack SE5i is the big brother of the SE3i. It only costs a little extra and gives you a bigger flywheel. Go for this one if you are not considering to buy in multiples of 10 or even 100.
The concept 2 model D rower is a reliable staple in the fitness industry for decades. If you don't want to stand while doing your cardio and like to row, this is a safe bet which does not break the bank.
The Rogue echo bike is my personal favorite when it comes to home gym cardio. This machine is sturdy, affordable, and will make you sweat. The only downside is that it does not come with a lot of multimedia options.
Summary for the NordicTrack SE3i
While it is the cheapest rear-drive elliptical from Nordictrack for the UK i would still go with the SE5i instead, if I was to buy an elliptical.
