January 2025

Treadmills: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of treadmills rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.

Summary

On 4 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 90 treadmill endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

59 treadmills were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 4 Jan 2025, NordicTrack 1750 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed treadmill with 5 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 5 recommended it as the '#1 treadmill' this month.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking treadmills start at $82.75 (Fit Nation Treadwell) and go up to $4299 (Matrix TF30). Median treadmill costs $1769.56 (Echelon Stride-4S).
$82.75
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At a glance - January Ranking

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Rank Change Price Treadmill
OutdoorGearLab
Runner's World
The Home Gym
NBC News
TreadmillReviews.net
Forbes
Spy
Treadmill Review Guru
Verywell Fit
CNET
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NordicTrack 1750
The NordicTrack 1750 Treadmill is highly recommended for serious runners and individuals seeking a durable, powerful, and comfortable workout experience.
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NordicTrack Commercial 2450
The NordicTrack Commercial 2450 treadmill is a highly praised and versatile exercise machine with a powerful motor, impressive features, spacious design, and durability, making it suitable for users of all fitness levels.
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Horizon 7.0 AT
The Horizon 7.0 AT treadmill is a powerful and reliable machine with customizable features and connectivity options, making it suitable for both runners and walkers looking to improve their speed, endurance, or overall fitness.
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11
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- $1700
Sole F80
The Sole F80 treadmill is highly recommended by experts for its powerful motor, versatile features, and durability, making it a great choice for users of all fitness levels.
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Sole F63
The Sole F63 treadmill is a versatile and reliable option for home workouts, praised for its powerful motor, adjustable incline, heart rate monitoring capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity, and built-in workout programs.
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Peloton Tread
The Peloton Tread is a high-quality treadmill with a powerful motor, adjustable incline, and a wide range of features, making it suitable for users of all fitness levels.
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NordicTrack EXP 10i
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Sole F85
The Sole F85 treadmill is a highly praised and durable machine with a powerful motor, adjustable incline, touchscreen display, heart rate monitoring capabilities, connectivity options, and a variety of built-in workout programs, making it an excellent choice for serious runners or individuals seeking a high-performance treadmill.
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Bowflex Treadmill 22
The Bowflex Treadmill 22 is a high-performance treadmill with a powerful motor, adjustable incline and decline, a large HD touchscreen, heart rate monitoring, connectivity options, and compatibility with the JRNY Fitness App, making it a great choice for serious runners looking for diverse training options and an interactive workout experience.
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ProForm Carbon TLX
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14
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Horizon Fitness 7.8AT
The Horizon Fitness 7.8AT treadmill is a powerful and versatile machine that offers a range of features and capabilities for high-intensity workouts, while also providing comfort and durability for long-term use.
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Horizon Fitness 7.4 AT
The Horizon Fitness 7.4 AT treadmill is a powerful and versatile machine that is ideal for intense running workouts and interval training, with features such as a 3.5 CHP DC motor, adjustable incline, Bluetooth connectivity, and a comfortable cushioning system.
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Bowflex T10
The Bowflex T10 treadmill is a versatile and technologically advanced machine that offers a powerful motor, adjustable incline, HD touchscreen display, heart rate monitoring capabilities, connectivity options, and the JRNY app for personalized workouts and entertainment.
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Peloton Tread Plus
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Assault Fitness AssaultRunner Pro
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Treadmill
#5 $999 Sole F63
#15 $1536.13 Horizon Fitness 7.4 AT
#4 $1699.99 Sole F80
#3 $1999.99 Horizon 7.0 AT
#16 $2519.99 Bowflex T10
#8 $2887 Sole F85
#9 $3187 Bowflex Treadmill 22

We ranked NordicTrack 1750 #1 in January 2025 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
  • Out of those, 3 experts ranked NordicTrack 1750 as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 8 Aug 2023)
The NordicTrack 1750 Treadmill is highly recommended for serious runners and individuals seeking a durable, powerful, and comfortable workout experience.
Critic endorsements:
Runner's World

Best Overall

Touch screen makes trainer-led workouts engaging
Huge library of video workouts
Speed and incline adjust quickly
Tread can adjust automatically to keep you in a specific heart rate zone

Missing keys for 10 and 11 mph
Entertainment options limited to Netflix, Prime, and Spotify

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The Home Gym

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TreadmillReviews.net

Best Home Treadmill For Running

iFit programming for limitless workout variety, Netflix and Spotify
Adjustable tilt 16″ HD touchscreen
Wide range of incline and decline, from 12% incline and -3% decline
Cushioning turns on and off, letting you simulate outside walking
Very quiet 4.25 CHP motor, even when adjusting incline/decline

Assembly can be difficult, even with video instructions
Without iFit, the treadmill can be used in manual mode

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Forbes

Best overall

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Treadmill Review Guru

Best Treadmill For Home Use

Pivoting 16” touchscreen
Powerful 4.25 CHP motor
iFIT outdoor workouts
Netflix and other app streaming with iFIT
Soft deck cushioning
22” x 60” running deck
iFIT SmartAdjust and ActivePulse for speed and incline
400-lb weight capacity
Folding deck

No device rack
Limited touchscreen functionality without an iFIT subscription

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We ranked NordicTrack Commercial 2450 #2 in January 2025 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked NordicTrack Commercial 2450 as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 8 Aug 2023)
The NordicTrack Commercial 2450 treadmill is a highly praised and versatile exercise machine with a powerful motor, impressive features, spacious design, and durability, making it suitable for users of all fitness levels.
Critic endorsements:
Runner's World

Best Folding

Massive touch screen
Huge library or trainer-led workouts
Easy to adjust speed and incline
Tread can adjust automatically to keep you in a specific heart rate zone

Missing keys for 10-13 mph
Entertainment options limited to Netflix, Prime, and Spotify

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The Home Gym

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Treadmill Review Guru

Best Treadmill for Home Use

Premium soft cushioning
iFIT trainer-led classes
Custom routes with Google Maps
3.6 CHP motor
22” touchscreen
20” x 60” running deck
Hydraulic folding
3% to 12% decline/incline

iFIT and Wi-Fi strongly recommended
Limited console adjustment buttons

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CNET

Best Overall

All heights can comfortably use this treadmill
Sleek look with a giant touchscreen
AutoAdjust technology simulates exercising outdoors
iFit membership offers classes other than running
Plenty of incline and declines

Expensive
Requires a lot of space
Needs a good Wi-Fi connection
Can't play music from a third-party app

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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend treadmills.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of treadmills, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for January 2025 ranking

We ranked Horizon 7.0 AT #3 in January 2025 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 8 Aug 2023)
The Horizon 7.0 AT treadmill is a powerful and reliable machine with customizable features and connectivity options, making it suitable for both runners and walkers looking to improve their speed, endurance, or overall fitness.
Critic endorsements:
Runner's World

Best Value

Easy speed changes
Stable, high tablet holder
Loud bluetooth speakers
Connects with online classes and fitness watches

Feels a bit bouncy on incline runs
Narrow belt
Slight lag when decreasing speed

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The Home Gym

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Forbes

Best Treadmill Under $1,000

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Treadmill Review Guru

Best Treadmill Under $1000

Priced under $1000
3.0 HP motor
Folding deck
Connects to Peloton and Zwift
Onboard training programs
Soft deck cushioning
20” x 60” running surface
325-lb weight limit

No touchscreen
No automatic adjustments from third-party apps

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CNET

Best Budget

Inexpensive.
Easy to use.
Appropriate for people of most heights and sizes.
Ideal for those who want a treadmill without the added extras.
Quiet.
Saves you money by letting you pair the treadmill to most third-party app.

Large.
Bluetooth connectivity can be spotty.
Doesn't have a touchscreen.
You need a tablet or phone to view third-party app workouts.
No smart features.

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We ranked Sole F80 #4 in January 2025 because:

  • 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 8 Aug 2023)
The Sole F80 treadmill is highly recommended by experts for its powerful motor, versatile features, and durability, making it a great choice for users of all fitness levels.
Critic endorsements:
Runner's World

Easiest To Move Around

Quick speed transitions
Great for taller runners
Easy to move around
Easy to fold

Harder underfoot but also occasionally bouncy
Lackluster fan
Small screen

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TreadmillReviews.net

Best Home Treadmill For Streaming

Roomy running deck of 22″ x 60″
3.5 HP motor
Massive 2.36″ rollers
Low impact cushioning system
Unbeatable warranty with lifetime coverage on deck, motor, and frame

Smaller 10.1″ screen means users will most likely user their own device
Typically pricey with MSRP of $3,599. Be on the lookout for specials which can be as much as half off.

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Forbes

Best For Walking

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Treadmill Review Guru

Best Treadmill Without Subscription

Streaming apps and onboard workouts
10.1” touchscreen
Folding deck and transport wheels
3.5 HP motor
Wireless charging pad
Bluetooth connectivity
Lifetime frame and motor warranty

The console does not adjust
Weak fans

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We ranked Sole F63 #5 in January 2025 because:

  • 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 8 Aug 2023)
The Sole F63 treadmill is a versatile and reliable option for home workouts, praised for its powerful motor, adjustable incline, heart rate monitoring capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity, and built-in workout programs.
Critic endorsements:
The Home Gym

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NBC News

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TreadmillReviews.net

Best For Walkers

2.36″ rollers
Lifetime warranty on the frame and motor
Budget-friendly price just over $1k

Small 6.5″ LCD Screen for simple data
No decline training option

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Treadmill Review Guru

Best Under $1500

Great price for quality
3 CHP motor
Lifetime frame and motor warranty
Easy to move and store
Firm cushioning
325-lb weight limit
20” x 60” running surface

Low-tech
Weak fan

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Verywell Fit

Best Folding

Convenient quick speed and incline buttons
Sturdy build
Well-cushioned belt

Assembly instructions need improvement
Fan is not adjustable

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We ranked Peloton Tread #6 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 8 Aug 2023)
The Peloton Tread is a high-quality treadmill with a powerful motor, adjustable incline, and a wide range of features, making it suitable for users of all fitness levels.
Critic endorsements:
NBC News

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Forbes

Best For Running

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CNET

Best Splurge

Ideal for most heights and sizes.
Quiet.
Smooth.
Big HD Touchscreen.
Ideal for interval training.

Expensive.
Doesn't fold up.
Won't fit all home spaces.

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We ranked NordicTrack EXP 10i #7 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked NordicTrack EXP 10i as #1.
Critic endorsements:
Runner's World

Best Compact

Workout fan
Google Maps workout tech

Smaller screen and shorter belt than Commercial 1750

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Verywell Fit

Best Overall

Smooth, quiet operation
Wide, cushioned belt
Ideal for multiple users

Membership required for streaming workouts
Can’t sync with apps besides iFit

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We ranked Sole F85 #8 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Sole F85 as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 9 Aug 2023)
The Sole F85 treadmill is a highly praised and durable machine with a powerful motor, adjustable incline, touchscreen display, heart rate monitoring capabilities, connectivity options, and a variety of built-in workout programs, making it an excellent choice for serious runners or individuals seeking a high-performance treadmill.
Critic endorsements:
The Home Gym

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Treadmill Review Guru

Best Treadmill For Heavy Runners

375-lb weight limit
15.6” touchscreen
15 incline levels and 6 decline levels
4.0 HP motor
Onboard workout programs and fitness tests
Storage: cup holders, device rack, and phone charging pad
Firm cushioning
Lifetime frame and motor warranty

Less shock absorption and cushioning
Weak fan

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We ranked Bowflex Treadmill 22 #9 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 8 Aug 2023)
The Bowflex Treadmill 22 is a high-performance treadmill with a powerful motor, adjustable incline and decline, a large HD touchscreen, heart rate monitoring, connectivity options, and compatibility with the JRNY Fitness App, making it a great choice for serious runners looking for diverse training options and an interactive workout experience.
Critic endorsements:
OutdoorGearLab

Best Heavy-Duty Use

Massive running surface
5% to +20% incline range
22-inch touchscreen
Works with JRNY, streaming entertainment, and 3rd party apps

Very expensive
Very large and heavy

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The Home Gym

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Treadmill Review Guru

Best Folding Treadmill with High Incline

Fantastic for running, jogging, walking and hiking
Impressive 20% incline and -5% decline adds value to training
22” touch screen displays JRNY training content
Folds up when not in use
Supports up to 400 pounds of user weight
Large deck handles all training levels and all sized users
15-year warranty on the frame and motor
Quiet and powerful motor for heavy use

Firm cushioning might not be best for joint issues
Limited features without JRNY membership

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We ranked ProForm Carbon TLX #10 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Runner's World

Best Entry Level

Easy controls
High weight limit
Large deck
Powerful fan

No bells and whistles
Bouncy on incline

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Treadmill Review Guru

Best Value Smart Treadmill

Great value for its price
3 HP motor
Easy-to-use console
Compact folding deck
Moderate cushioning
0 to 12% incline and 0 to 12 mph speed

Must be unlocked before first use
Loud incline adjustments

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Verywell Fit

Best For Marathon Training At Home

Sturdy and comfortable
Very user-friendly
Easy to fold

Membership required for streaming workouts
Small display

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We ranked Horizon Fitness 7.8AT #11 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 9 Aug 2023)
The Horizon Fitness 7.8AT treadmill is a powerful and versatile machine that offers a range of features and capabilities for high-intensity workouts, while also providing comfort and durability for long-term use.
Critic endorsements:
The Home Gym

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Treadmill Review Guru

Best Treadmill For HIIT Training

Quick speed and incline adjustments
Onboard training programs
No subscription required
Folding deck
375-lb weight capacity
Reasonable price
Lifetime frame and motor warranty

Dated console
Weak fan

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We ranked Horizon Fitness 7.4 AT #12 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 8 Aug 2023)
The Horizon Fitness 7.4 AT treadmill is a powerful and versatile machine that is ideal for intense running workouts and interval training, with features such as a 3.5 CHP DC motor, adjustable incline, Bluetooth connectivity, and a comfortable cushioning system.
Critic endorsements:
OutdoorGearLab

Best Treadmill without the Apps

Ample tread surface
It can be used without an app or internet connection
Convenient adjustment wheels

Fairly large footprint
Unimpressive fan
Less entertaining console

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Verywell Fit

Best Features

Intuitive display and speed/incline control dials
Built-in Bluetooth speakers and easy app syncing
Multiple non-slip device platforms

Fan direction cannot be adjusted
Volume must be adjusted on device, not the treadmill

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We ranked Bowflex T10 #13 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 8 Aug 2023)
The Bowflex T10 treadmill is a versatile and technologically advanced machine that offers a powerful motor, adjustable incline, HD touchscreen display, heart rate monitoring capabilities, connectivity options, and the JRNY app for personalized workouts and entertainment.
Critic endorsements:
Forbes

Best For Incline

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CNET

Best heavy Duty

Can handle people of different weights and sizes
JRNY membership is affordable
Has decline and incline options
Can stream third-party apps like Hulu and Netflix
Highest decline option of all the treadmills on the list
Belt length is appropriate for even taller people

Expensive
It's large and requires adequate space
May not connect to all wearables

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We ranked Peloton Tread Plus #14 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Forbes

Best Premium

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Verywell Fit

Best Investment

Very comfortable to run on
Comes fully assembled
Huge range of workouts and programs

Screen doesn’t swivel
No music streaming capability

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We ranked Assault Fitness AssaultRunner Pro #15 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best treadmills” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Treadmill Review Guru

Best Curved Manual Treadmill

Great value
Unlimited speed
Commercial-grade construction
Battery-powered console
350-lb weight limit
Easy to move
Reduced maintenance needs

Too challenging for some exercisers
Not enough storage

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Verywell Fit

Best Treadmill With Cushioned Belt

Excellent shock absorption
Easy to move
No electricity needed

Curved shape takes some getting used to
Pricier than other options

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