Sole E25 Elliptical Review
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The Sole E25 is consistently one of Sole’s best selling Ellipticals and for good reason: it has all the essentials at a great price!
The E25 deck pivots to a 20% incline and has 20 resistance levels. The stride length is 20” long with cushioned, oversized pedals!
Elliptical Features
Console is syncs with included HR Chest Strap
The included chest strap will sync with the console to provide a real-time metric readout of your heart rate
Heart Rate training programs built into the program for customized training.
Tablet/Phone Holder mounted on top of console
In addition to the LCD screen, there is a tablet holder at the top of the console which will hold personal devices securely. You can read/watch while you workout without blocking the screen.
USB Port on side of Console
If you plan to use a tablet during your workout, you can keep it charged via the USB port on the side.
Preloaded programs do not require a subscription
There are 6 Standard Programs, 2 Custom Programs, and 2 Heart Programs built into the console. These do not require internet or a fee to access.
Step Up Height: 14”
The step up height is the distance of the lowest pedal from the floor. This is a higher step-up height than on a treadmill. 14” is just over a foot high, so users must be able to lift their knee and place their foot up on the pedal to get on the machine.
Lifetime Frame Warranty
The lifetime warranty on the E25 frame reinforces the fact that this is a quality machine. You also get a 3 year warranty on electronics and parts.
Thorough review.I have been looking at ellipticals for about a week now. This really gives me a good idea of what to look for in all machines
Pat Daugherty Did you settle on anything?
What a great, in depth review. It will really help me to make an elliptical purchase
I’ll be picking mine up at a store this week and after your review I feel comfortable that I made a good choice. Thanks much!!
Thanks for watching!! Enjoy your new machine!
How’s it going? The resistance is good?
Thank you so much for the thorough review! This is exactly what I was looking for!
Just bought a Sole Treadmill TT8, been so impressed with it I’m now considering getting one of their Ellipticals as well.
Thank you for this thorough review!!! I had a very bad experience with the BowFlex Elliptical, sent it back and am now in the market for another one. I heard about the Sole elliptical and my friend saw this at Dicks. Your review has surely giving me hope that this is the one for me!!!
Thanks for watching and sorry about your experience with Bowflex! We have rarely had any issues with Sole equipment so for us it's easy to recommend. Let us know if you have any specific questions.
I watched this video before I bought that same machine and I’m glad I did. It works just as you describe. Thanks from us!
Glad it helped!
How is it?
SOLD. Best elliptical review out there!!! Periodt!! thank you. i love how quiet it is.
Thanks! I'm glad the review is helpful.
Did you get and try it?
I’m actually considering this machine, I need something when I can’t make it to the gym at 6am...although I’m trying to get used to waking up early, I need to push myself more.
thanks so much for such an in-depth review! i just ordered one and feeling confident with my purchase now. can't wait to get on it!
Love the review I think you nailed the description and features. Having just put this together I'd add that it's very well built. The directions are difficult to follow but there are videos for that too!
Thanks for sharing!
How is it?
@@lf9341 I'm a year in and have over 200 sessions and well over 100 hours on the machine. I still love it. solid and smooth I've only cleaned the rails and applied the lube per the instructions. I will say that some of my family members find it "hard" compared to pro gym machines but I chalk that up to not knowing how to set the machine for the desired resistance/program.
@@liad5423 thank you!
Have you lost any weight?
@@lf9341 well I don’t really think exercise is the secret to weight loss for me it is about getting stronger and back in shape sure I lost a few, but I’m much stronger and
This is a really great review and explanation of all of the points needed to know for beginners. We will be getting this very soon... Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching!
How is it?
Loved the video. This was such a great review. Ordered mine today.
How is it?
Great review! I’d love to see one on the E55 which is sold as their compact performance elliptical.
Great suggestion! We don't have the E55 in house, so we haven't been able to test that one yet. Hopefully in the future we'll get a hold of one.
I have this elliptical as well as several other cardio machines like treadmills and bikes. This elliptical is amazing.
Great to hear!
Awesome review...... I appreciate the work and effort you put into the review it helped us make a decision for our home gym.... Cheers
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you have found our content to be helpful!
Thanks so much for this "just the facts" review, I now feel I will be happy with this elliptical!!!
Awesome!
It’s 2023 I’m really looking at this one vs Schwinn 470, which I was concerned about all the points you mentioned.. the foot numbness, how to get on, low impact, bells and whistles I thought I wanted.. I really want the Bluetooth feature.. I can watch fitness apps though my table etc.. safety getting on and off..
The warranty..ok if there not a lot of workout programs.. as a beginner and into intermediate to advance.. I’m confident I won’t get board with apps available..
You did an excellent job on This Eliptical Ty!!
Excellent review! thank you.
Great review! Helps validate my purchase of this elliptical. Now if I can just get past the assembly and get this baby up and running! (It’s been in the garage for 2 months still in the box).
Haha. Just call a friend and make it a lunch date. Having two people help put it together makes it much easier. We always have two people on hand for assembly. It will take a few hours, but put on a movie in the background, grab some wine and make it a party!
@@TreadmillReviewGuru that’s a great idea for my next piece of equipment. After watching your review, it motivated me. I was able to hire someone to finally assemble it. I’ve used 2days in a row and I love it!
@@msgaonmymind9437 that's awesome!
Thanks foe the thorough review.
Excellent review. Thank you!❤
Thank you. You’re review helped me decide what to purchase. 🙂
You’re welcome 😊
great review. I tried them today but I was surprised that you cannot adjust the lvl of difficulty once you start a preset program, only you can adjust the level when you are on manual if not you are stuck at the lvl of difficulty you started with
That's odd, I can on my machine.
great review all the info I needed to know
It would be nice if they still made ellipticals that had an optional battery operated console. Not everyone has a great spot for an elliptical which also happens to be in close proximity to an outlet.
I would also prefer having this option.
Thank you! Just ordered this model so excited!!
Hi. How is it holding up?
Very good and professional review. Thank you.
So helpful in making our elliptical choice!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. The only thing I debate is the extra handle grip on e35. Not sure if that is worth it
Thanks for the thorough review
Glad it was helpful!
What I wish I knew before I bought the E25 Sole eliptical. The most frustrating thing is the eliptical does not turn on when you move the pedals. You have to touch the start button. 😢 Buyers remorse.
Damn thats a rough purchase...you had to touch a button? Lol
I just purchased this and am really looking forward to having this in my office to use during the day! Great review. Do you have any suggestions on a good companion program for my iPad? I have an Apple Watch so I really don’t care about the app being integrated.
Some of the most popular fitness apps are Peloton (they have treadmill classes that you could use on an elliptical), iFit has both treadmill and elliptical classes, Zwift is also a popular running app where you compete against other people.
Do a review of the Diamnondback Fitness 1280ef.
The one thing I think that could be improved in your videos is when you're describing the consoles. It seems consistent that the person filming is done at an angle from it and we see you point out what the features are, but nobody can actually see the screen and see what you're talking about. It might be useful to have video (or at least a pic to show as you're describing it). I've watched several of your videos and you seem to be consistently pointing out things on the console screen we can't actually see in the video. Even an over-the-shoulder view would be much better.
Thank you for the feedback. Sometimes the glare that comes off the screen is such that we have to film from an angle to get as much of the console as possible without the screen reflecting too much light. It's a tricky shot for sure. We'll try to adjust the angle for improved visibility in the future. Thanks for watching!
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Hmm. I guess I hadn't thought of glare, but surely some filter can cut down on this? I just know from the long angle that the screen just shows as white and I can't tell what you're looking at. Thanks for the reply. :)
Best review in cross trainer category 👌
Great just order it..after watching this review..
If you're using the incline function, will it automatically decline back to 0 incline (or lowest setting) if you end your workout or turnover off the machine? Or do you need to manually decline it back to 0 (or lowest setting) before your end your workout or turn off your machine?
Thank you so much for such an informative review! I am having a hard time deciding between Sole E25 and Horizon 7.0 AE (which are the only ones around $1000 that have demos in my area).
Could you give me your advice on that? (which do you recommend more and why?) Only thing I don't like about E25 is the button area of the handles. I am 5'7'' and when I hold the handles without thinking, my hands are usually right on that square thing, which annoys me. Nobody else including you is talking about that during reviews. It wasn't your issue at all? I am holding too high up? Look forward to hearing from you! Thank you!
I recognize the issue you are referring to - the button panel is on the top segment of the arc in the handles. I naturally hold lower below the box when I'm using the E25, so I haven't noticed that issue. The only way to eliminate that problem would be to remove the buttons completely since everyone is going to grab the handles in a slightly different place. It sounds trite, but we recommend just holding a bit lower on the handles, or using the outside curved upright bar rather than the inside one.
The warranty and the return policy make the Sole the best choice.
Hi there...would you know if the E25 will be good for a basement height of slightly more that 7 feet? Our basement height is 84 inches. Congratulations on an excellent review. Any recommendations for low ceiling heights would be fantastic. Thanks!
We recommend having 3 feet of clearance overhead to account for the height of the incline and pedals. You'll be okay with 32" of clearance, but we round up for safety. Measure your tallest user and then add three feet to determine if that's enough room.
Thank you for doing this review! I want to buy Sole E35, but is not available in my country. Now, I am opting for E25 and not E95 as E95 is a bit costlier. Is the pedal adjustment feature in E35/E95 something important and cannot be ignored? Can I use E25 without the pedal adjustment feature? FYI - I have knee issues due to weight gain.
I'm not sure if you've used an elliptical before - but one thing I notice is after a while my toes go numb because you never lift your foot off the pedal. The pedal adjustment feature allows you to adjust the angle of the pedal to reduce the risk of numb toes. If you don't have that problem, then it's not overly important and you can probably skip it without an issue.
Is this good for people over 6 feet tall? I have a proform hiit trainer and it finally snapped so I'm looking to replace that pos machine.
Yes, this will support users of all heights.
Great review. Is there enough resistance for a 6' man in good shape?
Yes, absolutely
Thank you for the review! We are considering this machine, but we have a low ceiling. You said that the step-up height is 14 inches. Do you know the maximum height of the pedals when the unit is at its highest inclination level? Thank you!
At the highest point, the pedal raises to 20" off the floor.
can anyone tell me how far the bars extend past the flywheel when in use? If the machine is 70", how much more clearance do I need in front to avoid hitting something?
When you have both the incline and resistance turned to 20 how many calories do you burn per minute?
It will vary on a variety of factors and depends on the individual.
My biggest concern is if the machine shakes at all. If it feels flimsy, I will not ever want to use it.
The Sole ellipticals don't really shake unless you really shift from side to side. They are pretty stable.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru thank you! I ordered the E95 yesterday! I can't wait to get that baby in!
@@jaxQuiXRP What are the advantages or the benefits of the E95 over the E25 and the E35?
@@rktaylor51 I don't know, don't remember what the differences were, exactly. Except for the wheel is heavier on the 95. I love the machine, it's solid. My only complaint is that the foot pads seem to have an air bubble in both so there is a snapping or popping sound and feel with each stride.
@@jaxQuiXRP The two differences that I’ve seen on their website is the E98 has a bigger screen and has a longer stride…
Have you contacted SOLE to see if they would replace the foot pads?
I want to ask which is good manual or electric
I short legs and I am wondering if the stride is too long? Also someone in my household is short. We are having issues finding a machine that isn't made for someone that is 6 foot 5.
Hello, could I ask you about the wheels on the roller bar please? Just purchased this machine but there was a noise like something was loose going around inside. The engineer came down and made some adjustments and the noise is gone but he advised the arm should be replaced that the left wheel is gliding along the runner bar but the right one isn’t and is only connecting with the bar at the end. I’d imagine this isn’t how it’s meant to be the fact the engineer advised it should be replaced. Would you be able to advise me please. Thanks in advance.
Great machine!
Great review! But what about the assembly? That's extremely important.
Just put one together by myself. It's a beast but doable if you take your time and review the illustrations carefully.
They have an assembly video on CZcams which makes it a lot easier.
Is this a pretty durable brand? I’ve gone through three nordictracks, one spirit and both brands gave me issues with clunking. Wondering how sole is as a brand and how often maintenance is needed and for what! Could use some honest feedback please!
We've found Sole to be one of the more durable brands. It offers a full lifetime warranty on the motor and deck. Sole has a reputation for being simple and sturdy.
It is an excellent machine and built to last. It must be assembled correctly and use plenty of Super Lube grease except on the rollers where it is used sparingly. It has to be leveled and performs best on a hard surface. If you're on carpet all ellipticals will most likely squeak or clunk because the carpet gives. If you use a mat on a carpet it gets even worse. Tighten every screw and nut you can find during assembly to avoid squeaks. Sometimes the factory doesn't get them all tight. Sole is much better at answering the phone than Nordic track or any Icon product. Icon has the worst CS and it is legendary. Take advantage of the 30 day return policy if you are not happy. You do not have to take it apart. The shipping company picks it up assembled and there is no return shipping charge. Nobody else offers that return policy, nobody!
I REALY LIKE IT HOW CAN I GET IT SINCE THIS ITEM IS NOT DELIVERY IN MY PLACE
Does the elliptical turn off by itself?
Is there a elliptical that has a lock mechanism for the pedals for safety with toddlers?
I was watching the video and was wondering if there's a way to lower or take off the pad/phone holder at the top of the machine?
Yes. You can unscrew the tablet holder from the back of the console.
Would you get this or a bowflex m6? I’m a 6 foot 155lb guy with pretty good fitness.
Both machines are great but the Bowflex M6 is going to give you a little bit more of a workout, whereas this Sole elliptical is going to be more of just your standard elliptical. Let us know if you have any follow up questions.
Anything built by Icon fitness is a bad bet. The poor CS is legendary.
How can I tone my stomach at the gym?
does the tablet holder come off? I watch tv when on the elliptical and it looks like it might block some people in the households view.
Yes, you can unscrew the tablet holder from the back of the console if you'd like.
Hello, so does this feel very different than the e35?
Not very different, it's just a little bit smaller footprint and a little bit different handlebars, other than that they are pretty much the same machine.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Thanks. I think it is weird that the e35 is so much longer even though they both have a 20 inch stride. I noticed that you put the resistance all the way up and your still able to actually do it. It seems like the resistance is not that strong. What do you think about that?
Thanks!
@@leaundraeshepherd9170 The resistance is definitely strong and noticeable when it's turned up all the way to the highest level. If you're using your arms and your legs you can power through the highest resistance pretty simply. If you want to focus more on upper or lower body you can use less legs or less arms to try and get a better workout. Combining the resistance with incline will also help provide more resistance for your workout. I hope this helps a little bit, let me know if you have any follow up questions.
Screen is too bright. How can I reduce it?
Cover it up with ceramic or some other type of window tint.
I may have missed it but does it have the option of turning off the movement of the arm handles? Sometimes its nice to just use the foot pedals and not engage upper body but having the moving handles when you aren’t using them can be annoying.
Also anyone here in the comments who owns the machine, can you vouch for the quiet? Does it run the risk of disturbing neighbors who live on the floor below in an apartment building from vibrations or thuds? Not doubting the reviewer in the video but with the audio of these videos the noise level is hard to gauge.
No the handles are connected to the pedals, so they both move together. But you can remove your hands from the moving handles and just move your feet if you'd like
TreadmillReviewGuru thanks!
@@zebrastreet9993 Maybe saw them off, which I might do if I get one.
I’m looking into buying this used, is there a way to check how many hours or miles it’s been used like how you check the miles when you buy a used car???
I have a Sole E25. I have had it since February 2017. Mine keeps track of my miles and the number of workouts done on the elliptical. Mine shows mile and amount of workouts when I first turn on the elliptical on the top left of the screen. The only thing is several times I did not save my workouts properly so it didn’t add to my mileage and workouts. I have done about 500 workouts and 1500 miles on my elliptical. I do think the miles on mine run long compared to ellipticals that I have been on in the gym or fitness centers. I am looking to add another higher level elliptical. I used my elliptical more for cross training with my running.
Does anyone know how to turn off the beep when it powers on?
How much head room is needed for this model. I have low ceiling in the basement (7 feet) and I'm 6 feet tall. Want to make sure it'll fit.
I don’t think it will
I'm worried about accidentally hitting the buttons on the rotating handlebars, especially when I'm going really fast. Has this been a problem?
Not really. The buttons are all the way at the end of the handlebars, so we haven't had that problem
do you need electricity to be on to use the machine?
Yes
installation. how easy or hard it is??
The assembly on an elliptical is a bit more challenging than a treadmill. But it can be done by two people in a few hours. The instructions are clear and helpful.
The pedals are way too far apart. There are many negative Amazon reviews about
Sole elliptical dangers including railings breaking, and wheels coming off tracks while in use.
What is the maximum pedal height of the Schwinn 470 and/or 430? I have a very low ceiling.
Sorry, we haven't reviewed those bikes, so we don't have a height estimate.
The sole is miles ahead of the schwinns and way more stable. I find the schwinns move side to side more.
Can my 11.7” tablet fit?
Do they have an option to get it delivered and assembled?
Delivery and assembly options are limited based on Covid restrictions in some areas. We recommend contacting Sole directly as your options may be dependent on where you live.
Is it really worth the extra $500 for the e35? Hard to see why 🤔
That's what I'm wondering too. The extra handles are what draws me to the e35. Also, the adjustable foot pedals might make a difference as well. I really just want the extra handles. I wish I could just pay Sole an extra $100 to send me those handles. But I know it doesn't work like that lol
I'm in the same boat gentleman. I'm thinking 500 dollars man not be worth it? I don't understand the point of the adjustable foot pedals either?
I just bought the E25, I was about to pull the trigger on the E35 but didn’t see the need for the extra $500. Glad I went with the cheaper one. Ps. The instructions that they come with are horrible. Had to use youtube videos for help on setting up
@@andresfregoso5193 I bought the E35. So glad I went with it in hindsight. The extra handle bars really make a huge difference. The construction is higher quality as well. The adjustable foot pedals are useful too. Good luck guys.
I would really love your opinion on feel of 25 vs 35
They feel similar, but the E35 is heavier and sturdier. The tubing for the handlebars and uprights is thicker and heavier as well. They are both great ellipticals but the E35 is a step up for quality and stability.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Could you please tell me if I'd get a better work out from the 35 due to its length and possible longer range of motion? I have a small living room and am leaning toward the 25 but I'm willing to take on a little claustrophobia if I can get in better shape.
It seems like the E25 is just as good as the E35. Is that true?
They are essentially the same machine with the E35 having a few upgrades and a larger footprint.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Thanks for your help! is there an elliptical you would recommend over these?
@@brookspalmer6564 As far as ellipticals go these are pretty straight forward and will get the job done at an affordable price. We've tested a few of the NordicTrack's ellipticals and they are very solid and sturdy with added tech and iFit capability. Those are worth checking out if you're interested in additional tech in the machine.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Thank you!
Great review young lady.
400th thumbs up :D
just got one for $200 on facebook marketplace, WHAT A STEAL
I got one the same way for $350.00 that had 11 hours on it.
@@georgeplesa8174 how do you check how many hours or miles it has been used???
Love it, just bought one from Dicks....girl has a nice figure, keep on working it..
My ceiling is 85 in from the floor will this fit with me on it I am 6 foot?
The lowest height of the pedal is 14” plus your 72” would put you at 86”, so I don’t think this would be the best model for you. I’d find something with a lower step-up height, or go with a treadmill.
@@Copper14 OK thank you ffor the reply I might have to cut the sheet rock out a little...
Would be nice to actually see how your body moves on it using BOTH HANDS
This was incredibly helpful, thank you!
Excellent review! Thank you!
Great review! Thank you!