After trying both I give the Aliante two thumbs up. I liked the idea of being able to move around a bit more on the Arione, and at first found that awkward on the Aliante, but the Arione just was not comfortable for me. After getting used to the Aliante, I don't have any problem moving around on it and it kindof disapears underneath me and I forget it is even there, don't know that I can pay it any higher compliment.