Marcy Recumbent Exercise Bike NS-1206R vs Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Recumbent Bike

The Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Recumbent Bike is the better pick for most shoppers. It has 16 magnetic resistance levels to the Marcy's 8, Bluetooth app connectivity, a built-in heart rate monitor and two included 20 lb resistance bands. The Marcy NS-1206R is a simpler, sturdier-feeling machine with a 300 lb limit and a two-year warranty, but it tracks nothing beyond its console and cannot connect to any app. Owners of both report the seats and pedals hold up well; the Sunny's extra features are what separate them.

• Choose the Marcy Recumbent Exercise Bike if you want a basic, quiet magnetic recumbent with a two-year warranty and no app or Bluetooth setup to deal with.
• Choose the Sunny Health & Fitness Smart Recumbent Bike if you want more resistance levels, heart rate tracking, app connectivity and resistance bands for upper-body work.