NordicTrack AirGlide 16 Elliptical Review
The NordicTrack AirGlide 16 pairs Silent Magnetic Resistance with a 16-inch tilting touchscreen, built for a smooth, quiet elliptical motion rather than multiple movement patterns.
Elliptical Reviews
Elliptical Reviews: What Each Machine Does Well And Where It Falls Short
Compare stride, feel, and features before you choose.
Every elliptical review ends in a score from 1 to 5, built from 6 categories: performance, build quality, features, comfort, value, and noise. Each score comes with pros, cons, and specs, so you can compare machines in minutes. Still deciding what to buy? Start with our buying guides.
How Do We Score An Elliptical?
An elliptical review score is the weighted total of 6 category scores, each rated from 1 to 5.
Category | Weight | What We Check |
|---|---|---|
Performance | 30% | Resistance range, incline if the machine has it, and how smooth the motion stays when you push harder |
Build Quality | 20% | Frame stability, rated user weight, and how well the warranty covers the frame, parts, and labor |
Features And Technology | 15% | Console, workouts, connectivity, and what needs a membership |
Comfort And Ergonomics | 15% | Stride length, pedal size and spacing, handlebar reach, and how natural the motion feels |
Value For Money | 10% | Price against what comes with the machine, plus any ongoing membership cost |
Noise Level | 10% | How loud the drive, flywheel, and pedals are in use |
How Do You Read An Elliptical Review?
- Start with the overall score, which runs from 1 to 5.
- Find the category that matters most for you, such as comfort or noise, and read its score.
- Skim the pros and cons for the compromises.
- Look at the label next to the score to see how much testing supports it.
- Compare two ellipticals on the same 6 categories.
What Does Each Score Mean?
- 5.0: delivers everything the manufacturer says, with nothing we would mark down
- 4.0: strong, with one limit that shows up in regular use
- 3.0: does the job and asks for compromises
- 2.0: has shortcomings you would feel in everyday use
- 1.0: fails a basic expectation or ships with a defect
What Do The Score Labels Mean?
- Scored: we tested it hands-on, or a named independent tester did, in all 6 categories.
- Capped at 4.5: a single session, or under 1 hour of testing, limits the score to 4.5 until a second session or an independent test backs it up.
- Not yet scored: we cannot give an honest number yet, so none is shown.
- First Look: an upcoming or just-launched elliptical covered with confirmed specs only.
Which Elliptical Reviews And Comparisons Can You Read?
Elliptical reviews and side-by-side comparisons.
Why Can You Trust Our Reviews?
The same standard applied to every brand we cover
Same 6 Categories, Every Brand
Every elliptical is rated on performance, build quality, features, comfort, value, and noise, using the same weights each time.
Specs Checked Against The Manufacturer
Each published spec is checked against the manufacturer's page for that elliptical.
The Whole Picture Before You Buy
Each review gathers fit, noise, membership terms, and warranty coverage in one read, so choosing an elliptical gets easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we score and cover ellipticals
Look for the details that affect fit and feel: stride length, resistance range, and whether the machine has incline. Then read the pros and cons and any note about what the reviewer could not test.
Compare the category scores that matter most to you, such as comfort or noise, rather than only the overall score. Then check the specs behind them in each review.
Not always. A score reflects the machine as a whole, and your stride, space, and budget may count for more than any one category. Read the category scores and the pros and cons for the part that affects you.
Some retailers have showrooms, and many brands offer a trial or return window. Check the return terms before you order, since large machines can carry return fees.
Most ellipticals ship in a box and need assembly, and many sellers offer assembly for an extra fee. Check the delivery options before you order.