What stride length should I look for in a home elliptical?

Specialist community consensus on r/Fitness and r/treadmills is that stride length is one of the most important and most overlooked specs: full-size home machines typically offer 18-20 inches, while compact units often drop to 12-15.5 inches, which taller users find cramped. Reviewers repeatedly note that ellipticals 'feel different' per person, so if you're 6 feet or taller, prioritize a 20-inch-plus stride.