If you’re looking for a compact, foldable treadmill, the ProForm City L6 and Echelon Stride are popular options. But which one is better? Which one is worth the price? We will go over the specs of each machine, their similarities, and differences so you can make the best purchase for your needs.
After a deep comparison of each product, we realized more differences in these treadmills than similarities. In short, both treadmills are completely foldable and compact, with a similar footprint. They each have a tablet holder and connect via Bluetooth to your personal device.
They both connect to online fitness apps, but the services are different. Other than those aspects, there are several differences that we will cover in this article. Let’s dive in.
Price
The first difference between these two treadmills is the price. The City L6 is listed at $699 or $18/month, while the Echelon Stride is $1299 or $34/month.
Running Areas
While the footprint is similar, the City L6 has a more compact running area of 17.5 inches wide x 45 inches long. The Echelon Stride has a running area of 20 inches wide by 55 inches long.
Motor Size
The motor on the City L6 is 1.6 CHP, while the Echelon Stride has a 1.75 continuous power motor.
Max Speed and Incline Range
The max speed on the City L6 is 8 MPH, while the Echelon Stride has a maximum speed of 12 MPH. Also, the Echelon Stride has an incline range of 0-12%, while the City L6 does not have the option to incline.
Subscription Services
Both treadmills can connect to an online subscription app that can be accessed from your phone or tablet. The City L6 connects to the iFit app, while the Echelon Stride connects to the Echelon Fit app. Both apps offer endless amounts of class options that can be done on-demand or live. Both have online communities to keep you motivated and track your stats to improve your fitness.
Both subscription services are an additional fee. The iFit membership is $180/year or $39/month. Echelon Fit is $39/mo or $396/year.
Weight and Capacity
The weight of each treadmill is slightly different, making the weight capacity also slightly different. The weight of the City L6 is 125 lbs and has a 250 lb weight capacity. The Echelon Stride weights 156 lbs and has a 300 lb weight capacity.
Cup Holders
A small difference we noticed was that the Echelon has 2 cup holders, while the City L6 has none.
Warranty
The final difference between the Echelon Stride and the City L6 is the warranty coverage. ProForm City L6 offers a 10-year frame warranty with 1-year parts and labor, while the Echelon Stride offers just a 1-year warranty for the Stride.
Conclusion
Both the ProForm City L6 and the Echelon Stride are high-tech, compact, foldable treadmills compatible with online subscription services. However, there are many differences from the price of each machine to the features they include. We hope that listing the differences will help you make an informed purchase to start crushing your fitness goals as soon as possible.
