NordicTrack Commercial 9.9 Elliptical Review
$1,300.00
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How long will the NordicTrack Commercial 9.9 last?
The NordicTrack Commercial 9.9 is constructed from steel and weighs over 200 lbs. when fully assembled. It has a maximum capacity of 350 lbs. and is designed for light use by multiple household members. iFit covers the 9.9 with a 10-year frame warranty, 2 years on parts, and 1 year on labor which seems to be the standard in today’s elliptical market. Consumers who know how to properly care for their investment should get many years of service from this machine.
Brief Overview
The NordicTrack Commercial 9.9 is our 2022 4th place Best Buy Winner in the $1,000 - $1,499 price range and has many quality amenities for the beginning to light user. It offers a low-impact, total body workout and has a front drive system with a decent frame design. The 9.9 also comes with a 30-day free membership to iFit transforming the elliptical into a portal to world-wide destinations, elite trainers, and a vast library of on demand workouts for a continued paid subscription. This membership also includes trainer control of adjustable incline and resistance turning up the fun in each and every trekking adventure.
Overall Quality
The NordicTrack Commercial 9.9 has a 20% incline feature that targets more muscle groups than the standard elliptical machine though this one comes with a shorter stride of only 17.5” to 18.7” leaving those of the taller persuasion out of luck for true trekking fun. Magnetic resistance lends silence to workout sessions and a solid 25 lb. flywheel encourages smooth performance and easy transitions between 22 levels of resistance. The console holds 30 preprogrammed workouts targeting fat burning and muscle toning while building up cardio fitness health. In addition, the 9.9 has a 7” smart touchscreen that brings workouts to life on top of displaying pertinent performance stats. Bluetooth capabilities offer the use of speakers for motivational music as frequencies play a big part in cellular rejuvenation and overall fitness health. Other conveniences on the 9.9 include oversized pedals, front-mounted transport wheels, a water bottle holder, and most importantly, a fan to cool the sweaty brow.
Things we like
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✓20% incline
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✓30 preprogrammed workouts
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✓frame design
Things we dislike
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Xlow parts and labor warranty
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Xshorter stride
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Xnot for a commercial setting despite the name
Specs
| Size | 68.25" x 28.75" x 68.5" (173 x 73 x 174 cm) |
| Stride Length | Adjustable from 17.5 to 18.7" (44 to 47 cm) |
| Number of Resistance Levels | 22 |
| Number of Programmed Workouts | 30 |
| Weight Capacity | 350 Pounds (159 pounds) |
| Incline | 20% |
| Display | 7" (18 cm) Smart HD Touchscreen |
| Weight of Unit | N/A |
| Warranty | Lifetime Frame, 3 year Parts, and 1 year Labor |
Warranty
10-Years Frame Warranty
2-Years Parts Warranty
1-Year Labor Warranty
History
The NordicTrack Commercial 9.9 is our 2022 4th place Best Buy Winner in the $1,000 - $1,499 price range and our 4th place 2021 Best Buy Winner in the $1,000 - $1,499 price range. We invite you to see our elliptical reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.
Conclusion
Still a winner, the NordicTrack Commercial 9.9 is a decent choice for many levels of fitness enthusiasts and offers a budget-friendly price for those looking to add an elliptical to their home workout space. While we feel the name is misleading, the 9.9 is suited for residential use and comes backed with a somewhat decent warranty that will hopefully never have to be used. The 9.9 also showcases a 20% incline which is a promising feature at any price point and will last for years with proper care.