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Best Ellipticals Under $1,000 for 2026


Last Updated on: October 30, 2026

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Updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices are the price at time of writing on each brand’s site.

This page replaces our old 2017 ranking. Those models are no longer sold. For 2026 we only list ellipticals we could verify on the brand’s own site at under $1,000 on Oct 30, 2026.

Model Price at time of writing (Oct 30, 2026) Key specs (from brand site)
Horizon EX-59 $799.00
list $999.00
14.3 lb flywheel; LED console with device holder; Bluetooth speakers; 5 built-in programs; Ergonomic Six-Star Frame Check EX-59 price
SOLE E20 $899.99
list $999.99
Front drive; 18″ stride; 14.3 lb flywheel; 20 levels ECB magnetic resistance; 300 lb max user; Lifetime frame warranty Check price at Sole

Reviews

1. Horizon EX-59 — Cheapest

Price at time of writing (Oct 30, 2026): $799.00 (list $999.00)

  • 14.3 lb flywheel
  • LED console with device holder
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • 5 built-in programs
  • Ergonomic Six-Star Frame

Pros

  • Cheapest elliptical on this site’s 2026 list
  • Sets up in 30 minutes or less (per Horizon)

Cons

  • Horizon doesn’t list stride length or user weight on the product page

Shop the EX-59 on HorizonFitness.com

2. SOLE E20 — Best overall under $1,000

Price at time of writing (Oct 30, 2026): $899.99 (list $999.99)

  • Front drive
  • 18″ stride
  • 14.3 lb flywheel
  • 20 levels ECB magnetic resistance
  • 300 lb max user
  • Lifetime frame warranty

Pros

  • Lowest-priced Sole elliptical
  • Bluetooth speaker and USB-C charging

Cons

  • Shorter 18″ stride than the E25/E35
  • No power incline listed

See the SOLE E20 at Sole

Worth stretching for

The Sole E25 ($1,199.99) adds a 20″ stride and a 20-level power incline:

Model Price at time of writing (Oct 30, 2026) Key specs (from brand site)
SOLE E25 $1,199.99
list $1,299.99
Front drive; 20″ stride; 20 lb flywheel; 20 resistance levels (ECB); 20-level power incline; 350 lb max user; Lifetime frame warranty Check price at Sole

Sources: official brand product pages, checked Oct 30, 2026.

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