Nautilus E618 vs Nautilus E614

When considering a new elliptical trainer to your home gym, both the Nautilus E618 and the Nautilus E614 are well worth considering. Both machines are robustly built and share the same core functionality designed to offer a comprehensive, low-impact cardiovascular workout. The core features including the resistance type, cooling fans, an accessory and device tray, and the option for heart rate monitoring are common to both models.

However, they differ in a few key features which may influence your selection. The Nautilus E618 offers a wider range of workout programs (29 vs 22), has Bluetooth connectivity, and a higher maximum user weight capacity (350 lbs vs 300 lbs). It also features a longer stride length (22″ vs 20″), a motorized incline, and more resistance levels (25 vs 20).

The Nautilus E618’s Bluetooth capabilities enable it to sync with both the Nautilus Trainer 2 App and the RunSocial App. With these fitness apps you can enjoy running in different locations and even join runners worldwide in real time. A wireless heart rate chest strap is included, in addition to the built-in contact hand grips for heart rate monitoring. On the other hand, the Nautilus E614 lacks Bluetooth functionality, offering only contact hand grip sensors for heart rate monitoring.

Here are the key differences between these two ellipticals:

• The Nautilus E618 offers 29 workout programs, while the Nautilus E614 offers 22.
• The Nautilus E618 has Bluetooth connectivity, which is missing in the Nautilus E614.
• The E618 has both wireless (chest strap included) and contact hand grips for heart rate monitoring, while the E614 only features contact hand grips.
• The maximum user weight for the Nautilus E618 is 350 lbs, whereas for the Nautilus E614 it’s 300 lbs.
• The stride length on the Nautilus E618 is 22″, while on the Nautilus E614 it is 20″.
• The E618 features a motorized incline, while the E614 features a manual incline.
• The Nautilus E618 offers more resistance levels (25 vs 20).
• The E618 is equipped with a backlit LCD display, while the E614 is equipped with a DualTrack LCD display.

The E618 has 29 workout programs, while the Nautilus E614 has 22 programs.
The E618 has a 2 STN Blue Backlit LCDs workout display and the E614 has a 2 DualTrack LCD workout display.

Here are side by side comparison of the pedals of each machine. The Nautilus E618 has Bi-Directional pedals and the Nautilus E614 has Cushioned & Adjustable pedals. The E618 has a maximum 22 inches stride length while the E614 has a 20 inches max. stride length.