Ok so I previously had gotten another elliptical from amazon that was slightly cheaper than this one and that entire situation was a nightmare. This so far everything is so much better and I'm glad I spent a tiny bit more for this one!! The screen, u can see it! It works good and it easy to use. The machine is SILENT!!!! Smooth!!! Sturdy!! Doesn't wobble. Easy to move, glides effortlessly. Its light and the wheels are also more sturdy... And get this... it was EASY TO ASSEMBLE. I put it together in like 40 mins and only needed my son to help me lift it up slightly to put the leg bolts in..I think you can do it yourself honestly if you can prop it up a little bit.

I recently purchased the quiet and compact elliptical, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. This elliptical has truly exceeded my expectations in terms of both its performance and design.

One of the standout features of this elliptical is its remarkable quietness. I can work out anytime, even when others are sleeping, without worrying about disturbing anyone. It's perfect for small apartments or shared living spaces where noise can be a concern.

Despite its compact size, this elliptical doesn't compromise on providing a fantastic workout. The resistance levels are adjustable, allowing me to tailor my workouts to my fitness level and goals. The smooth and fluid motion of the pedals feels incredibly natural, and I can feel the burn in my muscles after each session.

Assembly was a breeze, and it doesn't take up much space, making it a great addition to my home gym setup. Plus, it's easy to move around if needed.

Overall, this quiet and compact elliptical has been a game-changer for me. It's become an essential part of my daily routine, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a space-saving fitness solution that delivers a great workout while keeping things quiet and convenient.

This elliptical looked intimidating when I first pulled it out of the box, but once I took off all the tape/packaging and laid the pieces out, it seemed fairly simple. The booklet was easy for me to understand- and I have never been good at following instructions for assembling. The machine is a bit heavy, but I actually found that using one of the long sturdy tubes within the packaging made it possible to prop the machine up front and back to put on the steel frames. (Pic attached)
-There was no point in assembly that the machine needed to be flipped on its side.
-I assembled this elliptical in less than 1 hour by myself.
-The machine arrived without damage.
-It looks and feels high quality
-The machine arrives in a folded position, but once assembled it does NOT fold up for storing (I can only speak on the model I bought, the original/classic elliptical)

I'm moderately strong and was able to securely tighten all the bolts, but I would suggest having another person tighten more if you're concerned about your ability to tighten them all the way. This will avoid shaking, wobbling, and potentially stripping the bolts over time.

I have yet to use this machine for a full workout, but I did step on it and the elliptical is super quiet, has good resistance, and is extremely sturdy. I was able to move it fairly easily to a new spot in the living room as well.
Perfect for apartment living, especially if you live above someone.

Overall super happy with this product. I will report back if anything changes.

Assembly: I am no stranger to wrenches and screwdrivers. I did the job solo (mostly). It took me 1 hour and 45 minutes to put this together. That includes unpacking, carrying the parts through the house (I had help with the heavy bit), reading through the instructions, watching the three min. assembly video, and cleanup.

Tools: All the tools needed to put this together are included, but you might want to use better tools. Be advised you will need metric tools. The nuts are 13mm and 17mm. I have a 13mm socket, but no 17mm socket or wrench. Which is unfortunate as the 17mm nuts are used on the feet. I knew from other reviews I wanted to torque those nuts down to hold the feet securely in place as the machine was used. Doing that with the little wrench provided was uncomfortable.

Size: Very compact for what it is. It tucks nicely out of the way into the corner of the bedroom.

Noise: Whisper quiet. FWIW I have it on carpet. I've only been using it for two days, but so far no creaks or squeaks, truly impressive.

User Interface: Pretty basic, which is fine. I'm not looking for someone screaming in my face, or mountain road cross training programs. I just need something I can conveniently work up a sweat on. This does the job. Get on it, start peddling, turn the big knob to add or reduce resistance, BOOM.

But they get too cute with it trying to add functions that don't really work. CAL for instance, supposedly counts the calories you burn, but in fact only counts how many cycles you peddle. If it was counting calories it would count faster when you dialed up the resistance. Likewise, what does "speed" or "distance" mean on this machine? Both of which seem to be measured in "mph".

The pulse counter seems to work, but takes several seconds to settle on a value.

I have an issue with the phone/tablet holder. If you put your tablet on it, it blocks the display. It's also located a bit far from your eyes and too close to your body. You have to tilt your head down to see it. It would have been much better to have a little extension above the display to hold it there. I may try to make something like that.

Stride: The first time I used this machine I was worried I made a bad choice. The stride is elliptical and not a perfect circle, but it's more circular than I'd like. Peddling on it has some up and down motion (as can be seen in the video with the pretty young and fit actors using it). This made it more work than I wanted even with the resistance dialed down. However, on my second try I found a rhythm and a stride that I could maintain which minimized the up and down motion. Also, peddling backwards significantly reduced the up and down, at least for me. However I would have really liked the pedals to have been mounted like 6 inches farther from the flywheel.

Miscellaneous: On top of the flywheel, the plastic is discolored. It is not cracked or dented. It just looks like it was stressed. It appears that the plastic shell is mounted to a piece of metal and perhaps the full weight was supported at that point some time during shipping. Regardless, the machine operates smoothly and I don't believe it was damaged in any way. It doesn't concern me in the least.

ETA
After a year of use, I am still happy with it. The only thing is the LCD display has faded to where I can't read it without shining a light on it. No biggie for me, the only thing I was using it for was the timer and I can use my phone (which I always have for something to listen to while pedaling anyway). As stated above most of the display functions are bogus anyway, but if tracking your heart rate is important to you, it's something to think about.

I was looking for a machine that wasn't too expensive, but good quality. This one seems to fit the bill. We only just got it yesterday. It was very, very easy to put together. It took myself and my husband less than an hour to do it. Everything comes pre -assembled. I love the machine so far. It seems to be good quality. The only problem that I'm having is that I'm not sure if the calorie count is accurate. I used it this morning for a half hour, and it says I only burned 36 calories. I used to do the elliptical at the gym.
,and I recall it burning at least 200 calories. I did it on a resistance of 7. I worked up quite a sweat, so not sure if this is accurate. All in all, I'm still happy.