Schwinn 470 vs Bowflex M5 Max Trainer

Schwinn and Bowflex have been competing in the fitness equipment industry for years, and they both make solid cardio equipment.
The Schwinn 470 and the Bowflex M5 Max are differently designed ellipticals with similar specs. The Bowflex M5 is an Elliptical/Stepper Trainer with a vertical design, while the Schwinn 470 is a front-drive elliptical. Both models use magnetic resistance for adjusting the difficulty level, have 300 lbs. user weight capacity, and come with Bluetooth connectivity

Let’s take a deep dive into the detailed specs of each model with our comparison table below:

Schwinn 470	Bowflex M5 Max

Schwinn 470 vs Bowflex M5 Max Trainer Features Overview

Here we list both ellipticals’ main features before getting into our detailed side by side comparison.

Schwinn 470 vs Bowflex M5 Max Trainer Specs Table

Brand	Schwinn	Bowflex
Model	470	M5 Max
Type	Elliptical Trainer	Elliptical/Stepper Trainer
Drive System	Front Drive	Front Drive
Max User Weight	300 lbs.	300 lbs.
Flywheel Weight	No Data	No Data
Resistance Type	Magnetic Resistance	Magnetic Resistance
Resistance Levels	25	16
Maximum Stride Length	20-inches	N/A
Display Console	2 Backlit LCD	LCD Display
Pedal Type	Normal	Normal
Heart Rate Monitor Type	Contact grip heart rate monitor (can work with wireless monitors)	Integrated Contact Grips and Included Chest Strap
Cooling Fans
Assembled Dimensions	70″ L x 28″ w x 63″ H	46.1″ L x 25″ W x 62.9″ H
Incline Type	N/A	N/A
Incline Levels	N/A	N/A
Number of Programs	29	9
Bluetooth Connectivity
Transport Wheels
Tablet Holder/Media Tray
Folding
Warranty	Frame 10 years Mechanical parts 2 years Electronics 1 year Labor 3 months	2 years
Manufacturer	Link	Link
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