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Domyos Initial Elliptical 300 vs. Horizon Fitness Andes 2.0 compared

Elliptical

At a glance

The key numbers for both devices side by side.

Overall rating
75Gut
75Gut
Value for money
90Excellent
75Fair
Best price
€349.99
€599.00
Price advantage
€249.01 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 10 of 26
Rank 12 of 26

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Domyos Initial Elliptical 300Overall rating 75Horizon Fitness Andes 2.0Overall rating 75
Motion& ergonomicsResistance& flywheelWorkouts& appStability& noiseBuildquality & ease of use
Domyos Initial Elliptical 300Horizon Fitness Andes 2.0
Motion & ergonomics62/10090/100
Resistance & flywheel76/10067/100
Workouts & app70/10048/100
Stability & noise80/10088/100
Build quality & ease of use80/10078/100
Motion & ergonomics
62
90
Resistance & flywheel
76
67
Workouts & app
70
48
Stability & noise
80
88
Build quality & ease of use
80
78

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Domyos
Horizon Fitness
Model
Initial Elliptical 300
Andes 2.0
Stride lengthMaximum stride length according to the manufacturer in cm – from about 45 cm for most users, from 50 cm for tall users
33 cm (13 in)
46 cm (18 in)
DrivePosition of the flywheel: front, rear or center – shapes the feel of the motion and the space required
Front drive
Flywheel weightActual weight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer in kg; do not enter an “effective” or “geared” flywheel weight – it is not comparable
6 kg (13 lb)
7 kg (15 lb)
Resistance systemType of brake and how it is adjusted: magnetic via rotary knob (manual), magnetic via console (motorized) or induction for the finest gradation. Manufacturers also call induction ECB, eddy current or electromagnetic brake – even when “magnetic brake” is in the name; the motorized magnet is also called SMR or digital resistance. If the resistance adjusts itself during a workout (auto resistance, auto-follow, control via app), the adjustment is motorized – never “Magnetic, manual”.
Magnetic, manual
Induction
Max. loadPermitted user weight according to the manufacturer in kg
110 kg (245 lb)
136 kg (300 lb)

Ergonomics & motion

Q-factorDistance between the pedals in cm according to the manufacturer – smaller is easier on the joints
5 cm (2 in)
Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer in cm; if a range is given, the upper value
180 cm (5 ft 11 in)

Drive & resistance

Flywheel weight (effective)Effective or geared flywheel weight in kg stated by the manufacturer – not the weight of the disc, which is listed under “Flywheel weight”
6 kg (13 lb)
Resistance levelsNumber of resistance levels according to the manufacturer; leave empty for stepless adjustment
15
10
Watt-controlledHolds a set power output in watts regardless of speed – cadence-independent training
No
InclineThe ramp or pedal track can be inclined according to the manufacturer, manually or electrically
No
No
Power supplyWhere the console and resistance get their power – “self-powered” needs no outlet
Self-powered, no outlet needed
Power adapter

Console & connectivity

DisplayType of display on the console; touchscreens with classes often require a subscription
LCD
Backlit LCD
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs
20
9
App connectivityControl or workout tracking via app, including the manufacturer app
Yes
No
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or track the unit; the manufacturer app counts too
KinomapManufacturer app
Kinomap
Bluetooth FTMSOpen Bluetooth protocol for fitness equipment – lets apps outside our list connect too
Yes
No
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Hand sensorsBluetooth chest strap
Hand sensors
SubscriptionWhether training and screen are fully usable without a subscription (iFit, Peloton)
none
none
FeaturesExtras on the console and the unit
Tablet holderBottle holder
Tablet holderBottle holderSpeakers

Dimensions & installation

Dimensions (L × W × H)Assembled, in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “157 × 58 × 170 cm”
90 × 53 × 159 cm (35 × 21 × 63 in)
173 × 63.5 × 162.5 cm (68 × 25 × 64 in)
FoldableCan be folded for storage according to the manufacturer
No
No
WeightWeight of the unit without packaging according to the manufacturer
32 kg (71 lb)
66 kg (145 lb)

General

Warranty
5 years
Price segment
Budget
Mid-range
Model year
2026
In the box
Crosstrainer, Audioadapterkabel, Montagewerkzeug (8-mm-Innensechskant, 13/17-mm-Maulschlüssel, 5-mm-Schlüssel)

Prices

Offers

Domyos Initial Elliptical 300

Horizon Fitness Andes 2.0

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Der Domyos Initial Elliptical 300 bietet für die Budget-Klasse ungewöhnlich viel Ausstattung: 15 motorisch verstellte Stufen, 20 Programme und Betrieb ganz ohne Steckdose. Für Einsteiger unter 1,80 m, die moderat trainieren, passt das Paket, zumal Garantie und Ersatzteilversorgung überzeugen. Der Haken sind nur 33 cm Schrittlänge und ein leichter Antrieb; die Kinomap-Steuerung hakt häufig.

Pros

  • 15 motorisch verstellte Stufen, Wechsel per Taste ohne Griff zum Drehknopf
  • 20 Programme, die den Widerstand selbst anpassen
  • Selbstgenerierend: läuft ohne Steckdose und ohne Batterien
  • Leiser Betrieb, auch abends in der Mietwohnung
  • 5 Jahre Garantie, Ersatzteile 10 Jahre verfügbar
  • Kompakte Stellfläche von 90 x 53 cm, Aufbau auch allein machbar

Cons

  • Nur 33 cm Schrittlänge, ab etwa 1,75 m steife, kurze Bewegung
  • 6 kg Schwungmasse nur als Äquivalent, Lauf bei Sprints weniger rund
  • Kinomap-Steuerung und Bluetooth-Kopplung mehrfach unzuverlässig
  • Handpulssensoren messen ungenau oder gar nicht
  • Konsole schaltet ab, sobald das Treten stoppt

Der Horizon Fitness Andes 2.0 ist ein Crosstrainer mit Frontantrieb, der leise und gleichmäßig läuft und mit 5 cm Pedalabstand und 46 cm Schrittlänge eine natürliche, hüftschmale Fußstellung bietet. Er taugt für Einsteiger und moderates Ausdauertraining in der Wohnung. Der Haken: nur zehn Stufen, keine Wattsteuerung, kein Bluetooth – Kinomap läuft nur als Video.

Pros

  • Q-Faktor von nur 5 cm sorgt für hüftschmale, gangähnliche Fußstellung
  • Ruhiger, gleichmäßiger Lauf ohne Ruckler trotz 7 kg Schwungmasse
  • Sehr leise dank berührungsloser Wirbelstrombremse, gut für Mietwohnungen
  • 66 kg Eigengewicht, steht auch bei zügigem Tempo fest
  • 46 cm Schrittlänge passt für die meisten Körpergrößen
  • Niedrige Aufstiegshöhe von 27 cm und einfache Konsole

Cons

  • Kein Bluetooth: Kinomap bekommt keine Daten und steuert keinen Widerstand
  • Nur 10 Widerstandsstufen ohne Wattsteuerung, knapp für ambitionierte Sportler
  • Keine Steigungsverstellung und nicht klappbar
  • Puls nur über ungenaue Handsensoren, Brustgurt-Empfang unklar
  • Schrittlänge nicht verstellbar, für Nutzer über 1,90 m knapp

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