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Nautilus (E616 Vs. E618) Elliptical Cross Trainers | Comparison & Differences | Reviews 2023

March 15, 2023 by  
Filed under Elliptical Trainer

Nautilus616 Elliptical

Nautilus E616 Elliptical Cross-Trainer

Nautilus E618 Elliptical

Nautilus E618 Elliptical Cross-Trainer


Nautilus E616 Vs. E618 Elliptical Cross Trainer Comparison: Nautilus is a leader in lower cost, high quality elliptical trainers. The Nautilus E616 and E618 elliptical machines are some of the most popular and best selling ellipticals on the market. Highly rated, they both are excellent elliptical cross trainers for the home. They both have the same number of programs, resistance levels, and both have a dual display LCD console.

The main differences between the Nautilus E616 and E618 are: The E618 from a structural standpoint adds controls to the handlebars, has a heavier flywheel, has a longer stride, adds multi-position handles, and adds a tiltable console. The E618 has a 15 year frame warranty vs. 10 on the E616. Maximum weight increases to 350 lbs on the E618. Below is a comparison chart of the differences between the two elliptical models.


Nautilus E616 Vs. the Nautilus E618
* Cross Trainer
* Magnetic Resistance
* 25 Resistance Levels
* Powered Incline
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* Backlit LCD Console
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* Bluetooth® with APP
* Heart Telemetry
* 29 Workout Programs
* Max Weight: 300 lbs.
* 22 lb. Flywheel
* Tablet/Book Holder
* 20-inch Stride
* Built-in Fan
* Built-in Speakers
* Water Bottle Holder
* 4 User Profiles
* 10 year frame wty

Nautilus E616

* Cross Trainer
* Magnetic Resistance
* 25 Resistance Levels
* Powered Incline
* Handlebar Controls
* Backlit LCD Console
* Tilting Console
* Bluetooth® with APP
* Heart Telemetry
* 29 Workout Programs
* Max Weight: 350 lbs.
* 30 lb. Flywheel
* Tablet/Book Holder
* 22-inch Stride
* Built-in Fan
* Built-in Speakers
* Water Bottle Holder
* 4 User Profiles
* 15 year frame wty

Nautilus E618


Nautilus E616 Elliptical Trainer LCD Console

Nautilus E616 Dual LCD Console (click for larger image)

Nautilus E618 Elliptical Trainer LCD Console

Nautilus E618 Dual LCD Console (click for larger image)

Nautilus E616 vs. E618 Console Comparison: The Consoles are similar, except for small cosmetic differences. The E618 alone has an adjustable Sight Line™ Tilting Console for best viewing angle. Both are backlit, making it easier to read, especially in dimmer light.

Both consoles have dual displays, so when you use the tablet/book holder, you can still see the other display. Both consoles have pulse and wireless heart telemetry, and 4 user profiles, and Bluetooth® with APP.


Bottom Line: The E618 elliptical offers a wide array of upgrades over the E616 model. These upgrades on the E618 include: Maximum Weight to 350 lbs., Heavier 30 lb. Flywheel, Longer Frame Warranty (15 years vs 10 years), added Controls on handles, added multi-position handles, and longer 22-inch stride. The E616 has the advantage of being substantially cheaper than the E618. Both models are highly rated, and have won our BEST of 2023 Award in their respective price categories.


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