When comparing SpeedboardPro XL vs Technogym - Skillmill Connect, the Slant community recommends Technogym - Skillmill Connect for most people. In the question“What are the best treadmills/ellipticals or similar that generates electricity or requires no electricity?” Technogym - Skillmill Connect is ranked 3rd while SpeedboardPro XL is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose Technogym - Skillmill Connect is:
Designed intentionally so users can view guidance related content for their workout.
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Pros
Pro Has a smart-phone holder
Designed intentionally so users can view guidance related content for their workout.
Pro Lever is provided to allow variable levels of intensity.
Pro Can adjust tension resistance
Technogym calls it Multidrive Technology. there is a lever where you can control the resistance of the belt for strength training.
Pro Pain free ergonomics
Pro Has metrics tracking and guidance options
Interfaces over 2.4 ghz wifi to Mywellness website and app / service which can pass fitness metrics to many other services including:
- Fitbit
- Garmin Connect
- Map My Fitness
- My Fitness Pal
- Polar
- Run Keeper
- Strava
- SwimTag
- Withings
Not sure if the treadmill can interface directly to these services w/o using mywellness.com. There is an accessory called Unity Artis or Unity Self Excite for this treadmill that have connectivity options that include NFC Bluetooth, Ant+ Bluetooth, Ethernet jack, Webcam, HDMI video audio out port, USB port & RCA for playing music.
Cons
Con Company hasn't innovated in awhile
The website and media materials and most importantly the product hasn't seen any significant updates in awhile. Seems kinda stale, yet the price hasn't come down at all.