Experts prefer Horizon Fitness T101-04 over Nautilus T616
On 3 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 95 Treadmill expert endorsements .
Currently, Horizon Fitness T101-04 received 1 endorsement from Treadmill Review Guru (31 Jan 2024). Meanwhile, Nautilus T616 did not receive any endorsements this month.
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43 | N/A | Check price | Horizon Fitness T101-04 | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $1687 | Nautilus T616 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 31 Jan 2024 Treadmill Review Guru ranked Horizon Fitness T101-04 as #9
Rank Treadmill Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 13 Horizon Fitness T101-04 Best Treadmill For Walking... ... ... Source: www.treadmillreviewguru.com
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NordicTrack 1750 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 9 | 1 | - |
2 | - | $1900 | Sole F80 | - | - | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | - | - | 5 | 14 |
3 | - | Check price | Peloton Tread | 5 | 9 | - | 7 | - | 7 | 3 | - | - | - |
4 | - | $1200 | Sole F63 | - | 5 | 12 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 10 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 5
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Expert reviews [19]
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 10
Highest score by Fitness Equipment Reviews | 95 |
Average score based on 19 reviews | 78 |
Lowest score by Treadmill Doctor | 50 |
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- Rated a best “Value Buy” for walking by the Good Housekeeping Institute and by the Treadmill Doctor as one of the "Best Buys" in its category
- Folding treadmill with speeds up to 10 MPH, incline to 10 percent, 20 x 55-Inch running area. Assembled Dimensions: 70 x 33.5 x 55"" Folded Dimensions: 45.5 x 33.5 x 61"
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- With enhanced Bluetooth connectivity, users can set, track and monitor progress with popular app-based tracking tools
- Explore destinations around the world and discover 50+ global routes that auto-adjust in real time to your speed (Explore the World subscription required)
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Inclining allows you to raise the front of the treadmill to simulate walking or running uphill. This is done manually or automatically. Usually found on the least expensive machines, manual incline treadmills require you to step off the machine and adjust the positioning of the running platform by hand. While it can be a price saver, there are some drawbacks. First, these adjustments present a safety issue if you do not properly secure the deck. You could fall or crush a limb in the process of adjusting the incline. Second, frequently moving parts will cause quicker wear and tear on the machine. Third, stepping off the machine could cause you to lose motivation or momentum, and you’ll have to get your heart rate back up to get the full benefits of the cardio workout. Still, if you don’t plan on using the incline feature frequently, this won’t be an issue for you and you can get a more budget-friendly model.
Alternatively, you have the option of choosing a motorized (or automatic) incline. With this feature, users press a button on the treadmill’s dashboard to activate the incline motor to move the deck up or down. This is much more convenient as it can be done while you’re still on the machine, and it can be adjusted to the angle you want without much effort.
Whether manual or automatic, treadmills will be rated with a maximum incline and minimum decline. This is reported as a percentage grade—a number that measures the slope of the surface. The higher the percentage, the stronger the angle or slope. Most treadmills will have a maximum incline around 12%. Less common are treadmills that can simulate a decline or walking downhill, which can use muscles that usually don’t get attention in standard cardio workouts. For these machines, there will be a lowest decline number reported as a negative percentage grade.
Advanced display screens or TV screens could have the added benefit of linking with your smartphone, so you can watch video content on the display as you run. The suite of features will be dependent on your needs, but know that you’ll pay significantly more for complex displays and TV screens - and most budget models come with a shelf for a tablet or an e-reader anyway.
- Calories
- Distance
- Heart Rate
- Incline
- Speed
- Time
Finally, some treadmills come with a built-in fan on the dashboard, which is great for some added comfort while you exercise.
An auxiliary port or headphone jack lets you connect your smartphone or media player directly to the treadmill to listen through its speakers.
Treadmills separate their warranties into three sections: Parts, Labor and Motor.
Parts warranties range from 90 days to 5 years to lifetime warranties. For light use, 90 days to 1 year might be an acceptable parts warranty, though you should not expect that machine to be very durable. You may also come across frame warranties, for which the standard is a lifetime warranty. Cheaper models might have 10- or 20-year warranties, but depending on how long you plan to use or keep the machine, that may suffice.
Labor warranties range from 90 days to 3 years. For light or moderate use, choose a treadmill with at least 1-year labor warranty. If you plan to use the machine long and often, it’d be best to find a labor warranty of 2-3 years.
Finally, motor warranties are often listed separately from parts and labor. One can easily tell the quality of the motor based on the duration of the warranty. A 90-day motor warranty would indicate the motor is likely cheaply made and not very reliable. A warranty of 10+ years would suggest a much higher quality motor.
Nautilus T616 is a very popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling treadmills and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as ProForm Carbon T10 or LifeSpan TR3000i .
Nautilus T616 is $87.90 more expensive than an average treadmill ($1599).