Experts recommend Sunny SF-T7515 more than Sunny SF-T7603
As of 2 May 2024, experts prefer Sunny SF-T7515 over Sunny SF-T7603, but both Treadmills have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sunny SF-T7515 received 1 recommendation: from Verywell Fit (26 Nov 2023). Sunny SF-T7603 was also endorsed 1 times: by Runner's World (29 Mar 2024). However, experts generally ranked Sunny SF-T7603 lower than Sunny SF-T7515 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
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Endorsement summary:
- On 29 Mar 2024 Runner's World ranked Sunny SF-T7603 as #2
Rank Treadmill Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 8 Sunny SF-T7603 Best Value... ... ... Source: www.runnersworld.com - On 26 Nov 2023 Verywell Fit ranked Sunny SF-T7515 as #2
Rank Treadmill Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Sunny SF-T7515 Best Budget... ... ... Source: www.verywellfit.com
After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the May rankings, Sunny SF-T7515 outranks Sunny SF-T7603. This is not to say that Sunny SF-T7603 is a bad option. Like Sunny SF-T7515, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Customers like Sunny SF-T7603 somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Sunny SF-T7515
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Sunny SF-T7603, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Sunny SF-T7515.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling treadmill receives a consumer score of 7.4 (good). Both Sunny SF-T7603 and Sunny SF-T7515 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Sunny SF-T7603 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Sunny SF-T7515 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
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Median best-selling Treadmill |
7.4 Good
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Sunny SF-T7515 is more popular than Sunny SF-T7603
It's fairly safe to say that Sunny SF-T7515 is a more popular treadmill than Sunny SF-T7603, based on its 5,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for Sunny SF-T7603 and SF-T7515 | |||||
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Sunny SF-T7603 | $437 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| No expert recommendations | ||
Sunny SF-T4400 | $309 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
Sunny Health & Fitness Premium | $471 |
In comparison:
Sunny Health & Fitness Premium ranks #11 out of 71. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations | ||
Xterra TR150 | $389 |
In comparison:
8.3 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
Rank | Change | Price | Treadmill | Spy | CNET | Verywell Fit | The Home Gym | NBC News | SELF | TreadmillReviews.net | Forbes | Treadmill Review Guru | Runner's World |
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1 | - | Check price | NordicTrack 1750 | - | - | 1 | 9 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
2 | - | $1700 | Sole F80 | 14 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
3 | - | Check price | Peloton Tread | - |
5 | 9 | - | 3 | 7 | - | 5 | - | - |
4 | - | $1100 | Sole F63 | - | - | 5 | 10 | 5 | - | 5 | - | 12 | - |
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Expert reviews [12]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 8
Highest score by Academic Association of Medicine | 92 |
Average score based on 12 reviews | 87 |
Lowest score by Sweat on Fitness | 75 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [13]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 11
Highest score by treadmill-guide.com | 70 |
Average score based on 13 reviews | 69 |
Lowest score by Sweat on Fitness | 68 |
Score distribution:
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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.
- Time
- Distance
- Speed
- Calories
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.
Sunny SF-T7603 is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling treadmills and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sunny Health & Fitness Premium or Sunny Health SF-T7718 .
Sunny SF-T7603 is $1162.39 cheaper than the average treadmill ($1599).
Sunny SF-T7515 is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling treadmills and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Sunny Health & Fitness Premium or Goplus Folding Treadmill .
Sunny SF-T7515 is $1127.75 cheaper than the average treadmill ($1599).