When comparing Woodway Ecomill vs Technogym - Skillmill Connect, the Slant community recommends Woodway Ecomill for most people. In the question“What are the best treadmills/ellipticals or similar that generates electricity or requires no electricity?” Woodway Ecomill is ranked 1st while Technogym - Skillmill Connect is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Woodway Ecomill is:
Generated electricity can be used to charge USB devices. With the purchase of additional equipment, it can be used to add electricity to the electrical grid of your residence or business gym etc. It mentions 18 KW /MPH as the amount of electricity generated.
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Pros
Pro Has onboard generator that generates electricity
Generated electricity can be used to charge USB devices. With the purchase of additional equipment, it can be used to add electricity to the electrical grid of your residence or business gym etc. It mentions 18 KW /MPH as the amount of electricity generated.
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 Bulky display
The display is bulky, and looks antiquated for the times.
Con Additional cost of shipping makes it excessively expensive
Shipping is typically $750-$900 per unit.