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Compare the top 3 cross trainers and ellipticals in Australia 2026

3 cross trainers and elliptical picks for Australian buyers, compared side by side: MERACH E32 Under-Desk Elliptical for the budget buy; MERACH E09 Elliptical Cross for the best-value most-households pick; ProForm Carbon EL Elliptical for the segment ceiling.

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PREMIUM PICK
ProForm Carbon EL Elliptical Cross Trainer
ProForm Carbon EL Elliptical Cross Trainer
The only true full-size walk-on cross trainer you can buy in stock on Amazon AU
$1,288.00★ 4.6 (5)
Stride length48 cm
Resistance18 magnetic
Max user weight125 kg
Console5-inch LCD
Full-sizeLong strideiFIT ready
  • Long 48cm stride suits taller users and a proper open gait
  • 18 levels of quiet magnetic resistance with a 5-inch display
  • Bluetooth and iFIT streaming with a device shelf for classes
Why we picked this
It is the only genuine full-size cross trainer in our lineup that is actually available in Australia, and its 48cm stride, 18 magnetic levels and streaming console deliver the full-body workout most people picture w…
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VALUE PICK
MERACH E09 Elliptical Cross Trainer
MERACH E09 Elliptical Cross Trainer
Real elliptical motion in a compact frame for a third of a full-size price
$699.99★ 4.5 (87)
Stride length39 cm
Resistance16 magnetic
Max user weight159 kg
Assembly90% pre-built
Best valueQuiet magnetic159kg rated
  • Genuine 39cm striding pedal path, not a bike-style combo
  • 16 magnetic resistance levels for real progression
  • High 159kg user weight capacity, the best in our lineup
Why we picked this
It is the value sweet spot: a real magnetic elliptical with a proper stride, a strong 159kg weight rating and the deepest review base of any in-stock stride machine, all for a bit over $300.
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BUDGET PICK
MERACH E32 Under-Desk Elliptical
MERACH E32 Under-Desk Elliptical
The cheapest and highest-rated way to keep your legs moving all day
$159.99★ 4.7 (32)
Speed levels12
Under-desk height19 cm
OperationRemote + auto
ExtrasResistance bands
CheapestUnder-deskRemote control
  • Motorised with 12 speed levels plus auto and manual modes
  • Remote control so you adjust speed without bending down
  • Stands under 19cm tall and tucks away easily
Why we picked this
It is the cheapest pick and the highest-rated of the six, a gentle seated leg-mover that Australians love for desk work and rehab, with a handy remote and auto modes that make it effortless to keep using.
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Which one should you buy?

For a proper full-size cross trainer the ProForm Carbon EL is the pick; for real elliptical motion at a fraction of the price the MERACH E09 wins, and the MERACH E32 covers anyone who just wants to move their legs under a desk.

For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full The Best Cross Trainers and Ellipticals in Australia 2026.

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