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Sole E35 vs Precor EFX 245

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sole E35 is cheaper at $1699.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Sole E35 or Precor EFX 245?

The Precor EFX 245 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Sole E35 is the cheaper at $1699.99. Get the Precor EFX 245 for the stronger spec sheet, the Sole E35 to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Sole E35 Precor EFX 245
US price $1699.99 $4199
BrandSolePrecor
Released2022
Type front_drive rear_drive
Stride length (in) 20 in 18-21 in
Resistance levels 20 16
Power incline Yes Yes
Max user weight (lb) 350 275
Flywheel (lb) 25
Built in programs 10 40

Sources — Sole E35: soletreadmills.com (verified 2026-06-19). Precor EFX 245: treadmilldoctor.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Sole E35 and Precor EFX 245?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: Sole E35 front_drive vs Precor EFX 245 rear_drive
  • Stride length (in): Sole E35 20 in vs Precor EFX 245 18-21 in
  • Resistance levels: Sole E35 20 vs Precor EFX 245 16
  • Max user weight (lb): Sole E35 350 vs Precor EFX 245 275
  • Built in programs: Sole E35 10 vs Precor EFX 245 40

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Sole E35

Both whitelisted testers cover the Sole E35, but only BarBend hands-on tested it (dedicated tester, 13-category scoring, in-house photos); Garage Gym Reviews explicitly states it hadn't ridden the E35, extrapolating from the E25 plus aggregated customer reviews. Both praise quiet, smooth, stable operation, the 350-lb capacity, the bright 10.1-inch HD touchscreen, and 20 levels of resistance and incline. Both flag the heavy (211-231 lb) bulk that is hard to move and the oversized footprint. Neither reported independent instrument measurements. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

Praised: Quiet, smooth, and stable during use (BarBend tester felt zero shaking even when adjusting resistance and incline); 350-lb weight capacity, which BarBend notes is ~50 lbs above the elliptical average; Bright, clear 10.1-inch HD touchscreen (BarBend highlights iOS screen mirroring/streaming).

Flagged: Heavy (211-231 lb) and hard to move even with transport wheels; Oversized footprint (~15 sq ft per BarBend) needs a dedicated space and does not fold; Resistance awkward to adjust mid-workout.

Precor EFX 245

No sourced tester review yet.

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