Elliptical Black Friday Deals 2026
On 2026-11-10, Sole's banner read "ENDS NOV 29" and Schwinn's read "Ends 11/14". Horizon's banner did not cover ellipticals, and Sunny printed no end date. This page lists eight ellipticals and two Bowflex Max Trainers as each maker's page showed them, with fine print. Offers change.
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The button opens Bowflex’s own website. Its offers, prices and end dates are Bowflex’s and can change after the read date on this page; the other makers here are named in plain text.
MudderElla did not test any machine. Every figure below is what a maker's page stated when it was read: offers on 2026-11-10 for Sole, Schwinn, Horizon and Sunny and on 2026-11-08 for Bowflex, with product specifications read on 2026-11-07. Each price is called "listed" (the regular price a page shows) or "shown" (the price on the page that day). The wider picture is on the Black Friday fitness deals hub.
What each maker shows
| Machine | Listed | Shown | Maker's banner end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sole E20 | $999.99 | $899.99 | "ENDS NOV 29" |
| Sole E25 | $1,299.99 | $1,199.99 | "ENDS NOV 29" |
| Sole E35 | $1,799.99 | $1,599.99 | "ENDS NOV 29" |
| Schwinn 411 | $699.00 | $699.00 | "Ends 11/14" (banner only) |
| Schwinn 490 | $1,699.00 | $1,499.00 | "Ends 11/14" |
| Horizon EX-59 | $999.00 | $799.00 | Banner covers treadmills and bikes; the elliptical page shows no end date |
| Sunny SF-E905SMART | none struck | $299.99 | Not stated |
| Sunny SF-E323038 | none struck | $499.99 | Not stated |
| Bowflex Max Trainer M6 | $1,299 | $999 | "Ends 11/14" |
| Bowflex Max Total 16 | $2,499 | $1,999 | "Ends 11/14" |
Three prices moved since the earlier read. Sole's E20 was read at $999.99 on 2026-11-07 and shown at $899.99 on 2026-11-10, the E25 at $1,299.99 and then $1,199.99, and the E35 at $1,799.99 and then $1,599.99. Schwinn's 411, 490 and Horizon's EX-59 showed the same prices on both dates, as did both Sunny machines. Bowflex's Max Trainer prices were the same on 2026-11-07 and 2026-11-08.
Five criteria for any elliptical
The site's elliptical guide, best elliptical for home, uses five criteria: price, stride length and drive, resistance and incline, weight limit and noise, and footprint and warranty. The sections below apply them to what each page states.
A note on a common phrase: the makers call these machines "low impact" (Sole, Schwinn, Sunny and Bowflex use it or similar wording). No named medical page read for this site states that an elliptical is low impact. Treat it as the makers' wording, not an independent finding, and ask a clinician if you have joint, heart or pain concerns.
Sole E20, E25 and E35
Sole's banner read "Black Friday pricing on select SOLE machines, now through Sunday, November 29." It also read "Free SOLE Equipment Mat included, a $99.99 value. Ends Nov 29." On the E20 and E25 pages the mat is described as free: the E25 page says it "sells for $99.99 on its own. On this order it is $0.00." The E35 page read did not show mat wording.
- E20. Stride 18 in, front drive, a 14.3 lb flywheel, 20 magnetic resistance levels, no power incline, 300 lb user limit, 65 x 22 x 64 in. Warranty: lifetime frame, 1 year on parts. Sole's page lists "Standard curbside delivery" at $49.99.
- E25. Stride 20 in, front drive, a 20 lb flywheel, 20 magnetic levels, 20 power-incline levels, 350 lb user limit, 70 x 24 x 70 in. Warranty: lifetime frame, 2 years on parts per the compare table. Shipping read earlier was LTL curbside freight, with in-room delivery a paid upgrade.
- E35. Stride 20 in with three-position pedals, front drive, a 25 lb flywheel, 20 resistance and 20 incline levels, a 10.1 in touchscreen, 350 lb, 70 x 31 x 70 in. Warranty: lifetime frame, 2 years on parts.
Sole's pages describe the noise only in adjectives ("quiet"), with no decibel figure, and say "No Monthly Subscription" for the app. The 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee carries the banner line "RETURN SHIPPING APPLIES", so a return costs money.
Wrong for: the E20 is wrong for anyone who wants a power incline or has a user weight above 300 lb. The E25 is wrong for a very tight floor, as it is 70 in long. The E35 is wrong for someone who does not want a wider frame or a larger screen.
Schwinn 411 and 490
Schwinn's banner read "Early Black Friday Sale", "Save up to $200. Bikes get Free Shipping. Ends 11/14." The 411 page showed $699.00 with no struck price and no product-level offer was found. The 490 was listed at $1,699.00 and shown at $1,499.00, with "$200 Off + Free Shipping. Ends 11/14".
- 411. An 18 in stride, 16 magnetic levels, no incline, 300 lb limit, 53.8 x 24 x 62.5 in. Frame warranty 10 years, mechanical parts 2 years. The page does not state a return window.
- 490. A 20 in stride, 25 magnetic levels, a motorized incline and decline from -5% to 15%, 330 lb limit, 58.1 x 33.9 x 68 in, 187 lb. Frame 10 years, parts 2 years. Schwinn's page lists standard shipping at $199.00 while the banner says free shipping to 11/14, so both appear on its pages. It offers a 30-day return, "minus shipping and handling". It also has a "2-Month FREE Trial", then "$11.99/mo or $99/yr", for connected workouts.
Wrong for: the 411 is wrong for a reader who wants an incline. The 490 is wrong for a reader who wants no subscription after the trial.
Horizon EX-59 and the two Sunny machines
Horizon's banner on 2026-11-10 mentioned studio treadmills and bikes with "Ends 11/14", but not ellipticals. The EX-59 page showed $799.00 against $999.00 and printed no end date. It has an 18 in stride, 10 electronically adjusted levels, no incline, a 300 lb limit and 73 x 24 x 66 in, with a lifetime frame and 1 year on parts. Its flywheel is given as both 14 lb and 14.3 lb. The page has a "100% Guarantee" section whose terms could not be read.
Sunny's banner read "PRE-BLACK FRIDAY DEALS!" with no date. The SF-E905SMART showed $299.99, an 11 in stride, 8 levels, a 220 lb limit, 40.7 x 26.4 x 59.8 in, a belt drive and free shipping. The SF-E323038 showed $499.99, a 16 in stride, 16 levels, a 300 lb limit and 48 x 25.8 x 64.8 in. Its variant selector shows other prices that could not be matched to models, so only the $499.99 is used here. Sunny gives a 3-year frame warranty and 180 days on other parts for both, and no return terms were read.
Wrong for: the EX-59 is wrong for a small room. The SF-E905SMART is wrong for taller people, given its 11 in stride and 220 lb limit. The SF-E323038 is wrong for anyone who needs a return window confirmed before buying. For tight spaces, the compact elliptical guide compares the smaller options by footprint.
Bowflex Max Trainer M6 and Max Total 16
Bowflex's pages describe a "unique two-in-one motion" that "combines the low impact benefits of an elliptical and high intensity movements of a stepper". They never call the Max Trainer an elliptical outright. The M6 has 16 magnetic levels, a 300 lb limit, 46 x 26 x 64.2 in and a 2-year frame warranty; the Max Total 16 has 20 levels, a 16-inch touchscreen, 49.3 x 30.8 x 65.7 in and a 3-year frame warranty. JRNY wording is mixed: the pages say "no required subscriptions", while a footnote says "Membership required for full JRNY® experience."
Bowflex's return page allows returns in the first 30 days from delivery, with "return shipping costs of $155 and a processing fee of up to 20%". Read the Max Trainer review for the full facts and the Bowflex Black Friday page for the other Bowflex products. Wrong for: the Max Trainer is wrong for a reader who wants a gliding elliptical stride.
What the offers do not change
- Size. A lower price does not shorten a machine. Several run 70 in or more.
- Stride and drive. Stride length (11 to 20 in across these machines) and drive type are fixed.
- Return and delivery costs. Sole's return shipping applies, Schwinn's refund is minus shipping and handling, Bowflex has the $155 fee and up to 20%, and Sunny and Horizon terms were not read.
- Subscriptions. Sole and Horizon list none; Schwinn and Bowflex list a trial then a fee for connected apps.
A simpler, cheaper path may suit you: if you walk or run, the elliptical vs treadmill page compares the two, and the cardio machine guide covers other machine types.
How to check any offer yourself
- Open the machine's own page and read the listed and shown prices.
- Look for the end date in the banner and on the product page; note if they differ.
- Read the return page for the window and any shipping or processing fee.
- Check delivery cost and whether in-room delivery is extra.
- Compare weight limit, stride and floor size against your room and your height.
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The button opens Bowflex’s own website. Its offers, prices and end dates are Bowflex’s and can change after the read date on this page; the other makers here are named in plain text.
FAQ
Do these prices include the free mat from Sole?
Sole's banner says a free equipment mat is included, a $99.99 value, until Nov 29, and the E20 and E25 pages describe it. The E35 read did not show it.
Is an elliptical low impact?
The makers say so in their own wording. No named medical page read for this site states it, so it is attributed to Sole, Schwinn, Sunny and Bowflex.
Is the Max Trainer an elliptical?
Bowflex describes a motion that combines an elliptical's low impact with a stepper's intensity and does not call it an elliptical outright.
Do the offers end on the same day?
No. Sole says Nov 29, Schwinn and Bowflex say 11/14, Horizon's banner skips ellipticals and Sunny prints no date.