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Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench vs NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19) is cheaper at $299. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench or NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19)?

The NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19) is the cheaper at $299. The NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19)
US price $399.99 $299
BrandBowflexNordicTrack
Released
Type fid fid
Max load capacity (lb) 600 300
Back pad positions 6 4
Seat positions 3
Decline Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 60
Pad thickness (in)
Release

Sources — Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench: bowflex.com (verified 2026-06-19). NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19): bestbuy.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench and NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max load capacity (lb): Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench 600 vs NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19) 300
  • Back pad positions: Bowflex 5.1S Stowable Bench 6 vs NordicTrack Utility Bench (NTBE19) 4

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