Folding elliptical vs. standard frame: what do you give up?

Folding and air-walk-style ellipticals save floor space but reviewers across r/Fitness and verified-purchase reviews note three trade-offs: shorter stride, lower max user weight, and a movement path that can feel closer to a stair stepper than a true elliptical glide. If footprint is the deciding factor a folder makes sense; if motion quality is, a fixed frame is usually preferred.