Friday 12 May 2017

Schwinn MY17 870 versus Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmills, Comparison Review

The Schwinn MY17 870 and Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmills supersede the older 2013 Schwinn 870 and 830 treadmills and feature a newly designed console that’s now more user friendly yet still retains the same high-end features of the 2013 models. The Schwinn MY17 870 Treadmill now has the addition of Bluetooth connectivity that the older models and the Schwinn MY16 230 do not have.

 

For reference, the Schwinn MY17 870 Treadmill was introduced in the early-mid part of the year 2017 while the Schwinn MY16 830 was introduced towards the end of 2016.

Cushioned SoftTrack running deck on Schwinn M717 870 and MY16 830
Cushioned SoftTrack running deck
The Schwinn MY17 870 and Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmills have been designed for user comfort and incorporate plenty of features to keep your workouts interesting and progressively challenging.

Both the Schwinn MY17 870 and Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmills utilize large 2.5” crowned rollers for smooth momentum and offer a speed range of between 0-12 mph and a cushioned SoftTrack running deck to lessen the impact on your joints as you run.

The Schwinn MY17 870 is the higher-end treadmill over the Schwinn MY16 830 and offers several up-grades in build quality and features including:

·         More powerful motor (3.0 chp compared to the Schwinn MY16 830’s 2.5 chp)
·         Longer running belt (60” long compared to 55”) - both 20” wide
·         Thicker running belt (2 ply compared to 1 ply)
·         Better cushioning (6 cell SoftTrack compared to 4 cell SoftTrack)
·         More incline range (0-15% compared to 0-12%) - both Motorized
·         More preset programs (27 compared to 22) – see full list in tables below
·         DualTrack (2 screens) blue backlit LCD display compared to the Schwinn MY16 830’s single screen – see full list of workout stats displayed in tables below
·         Bluetooth connectivity for easy transferring of workout data for online fitness tracking apps like SchwinnConnect or MyFitnessPal, compared to the Schwinn MY16 830’s USB port

Schwinn MY17 870's DualTrack (2 screens)
Schwinn MY17 870's blue backlit
DualTrack (2 screens)
Schwinn MY16 830's blue backlit Single screen
Schwinn MY16 830's blue backlit
Single screen



Both the Schwinn MY17 870 and Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmills come with a nice range of premium features including 4 user profiles, contact pulse-grip & telemetry-enabled heart-rate monitoring (chest-strap included only with the Schwinn MY17 870), Acoustic Chamber speakers with MP3 input, 3-speed cooling fan, USB charging port, media shelf, and dual water bottle holders.

The Schwinn MY17 870 and Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmills are both well-constructed for long-lasting durability and stable operation and allow for a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

Both treadmills feature an easy-to-use SoftDrop Folding deck system so you can fold the deck up to save space when not in use and both have transport wheels for easy relocation.





Alternatively, get the older 2013 models, the Schwinn 870 or Schwinn 870 Treadmills while they’re still available at a low price:




Let’s take a closer look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Schwinn M717 870 and Schwinn MY16 830 to help you decide on which is the best treadmill for you:


Main DIFFERENCES in features between the Schwinn MY17 870 versus Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmills:


SCHWINN MY17 870
TREADMILL
SCHWINN MY16 830
TREADMILL
DIFFERENCES
PRICE
Retails online at around
$400 MORE than the Schwinn MY16 830
Retails online at around
$400 LESS than the
Schwinn MY17 870
MODEL NO.
MY17 870
MY16 830
MOTOR POWER
3.0  chp (continuous horse power)
2.75 chp (continuous horse power)
MOTORIZED INCLINE
0-15 %
0-12 %
BELT SIZE
20” wide x 60” long
20” wide x 55” long
BELT THICKNESS / CUSHIONING
·         2 ply (2.0mm thick)
·         6 cell SoftTrack cushioning
·         1 ply (1.5mm thick)
·         4 cell SoftTrack cushioning
LCD DISPLAY
Dual Track (2 windows) blue backlit LCD screens
Single large window 3” x 5” blue backlit LCD screen
PRE-SET
WORKOUT PROGRAMS
26 workout programs:
·         1 Manual
·         3 Quick goal
·         6 Training
·         5 Weight control
·         4 Heart
·         3 Interval
·         4 Custom
22 pre-set programs:
·         1 Manual
·         3 Quick goal
·         5 Training
·         3 Weight control
·         5 Heart
·         3 Interval
·         2 Custom
SCHWINN FITNESS SCORE
Yes – determines your current fitness level at the end of each workout
No
DATA TRANSFER TO ONLINE FITNESS APPS
Bluetooth connectivity
USB port
HEART RATE CHEST STRAP INCLUDED
Yes
No
WEIGHT OF TREADMILL
Approx.  215 lbs
Approx.  200 lbs




SIMILARITIES in features between the Schwinn MY17 870 and Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmills:


SCHWINN MY17 870
TREADMILL
SCHWINN MY16 830
TREADMILL
SIMILARITIES
ROLLERS
2.5” crowned rollers
SPEED RANGE
0 – 12 mph
QUICK ACCESS
Speed & incline
NO. OF USER PROFILES
4
WORKOUT STATS DISPLAYED
Workout stats displayed include:
·         Time
·         Speed
·         Distance
·         Pace
·         Laps
·         Calories burned
·         Calories record
·         Heart-rate
·         Incline level
·         Last workout
·         Last 7 days
·         Last 30 days
·         Longest workout
PERFORMANCE TRACKING
Goal Tracker
HEART-RATE MONITORING
·         Contact pulse grip
·         Telemetry enabled
USB CHARGING PORT
Yes
SOUND SYSTEM
Acoustic Chamber speakers with MP3 input
MEDIA SHELF
Yes
COOLING FAN
3-speed cooling fan
WATER BOTTLE HOLDERS
2
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Up to 300 lbs
FOLDING DECK
SoftDrop folding deck system
PORTABILITY
Transport wheels included
POWER
Electric, 110-120V, power adapter included
DIMENSIONS
Approx.  72.2” long x 35.2” wide x 57.6” high
WARRANTY
Frame & motor – 10 years
Mechanical – 2 years
Electrical – 1 year
Labor – 90 days



See what customers who have bought either the Schwinn MY17 870 or Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmills have to say about them:

J.S.:
“We’ve had the Schwinn MY16 830 Treadmill for just under a week so can’t talk about long-term durability but so far our experience has been good.  It took 2 of us around 1 ½ hours to unpackage and assemble it and it was super straightforward.  I’ve used this treadmill 3 times so far. Everything runs smoothly, and I’m still trying out the different pre-set programs.  I love that it has separate user profiles and that you can track your workout info.  There’s plenty of storage for water bottle, remote, mobile/tablet etc.  The heart-rate sensors seem to track pretty close to the stats my HR watch gives.  Obviously, a heart-rate chest-strap is going to be more accurate but this gives you a good idea of where you’re at.  The incline adjustment is super smooth and the program beeps prior to any speed or incline change so you now it’s coming.  Definitely happy with this purchase.”

F.D.:
“The Schwinn MY16 830 arrived quickly and we paid to have it set-up.  The set-up team was great!  The treadmill works perfectly and we couldn’t be happier.”


Alternatively, get the older 2013 models, the Schwinn 870 or Schwinn 870 Treadmills while they’re still available at a low price:




N.B.  It’s always advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional before undertaking any new exercise regime.

*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated are correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.


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