This is currently one of the top selling treadmills at NordicTrack. And with these features and this price it's no surprise why.Best Treadmills
A staple of every treadmill review site is a page of Best Buys, or those treadmills deemed “the best” in various price ranges. I have broken up my Best Buys into various price groups. Determine your budget, look at what you can spend, then see which are the best treadmills in your price range. These will be updated each year as new models are released by the manufacturers, so these are the best treadmills for 2012.
I should mention that since Best Treadmill Desk isn’t a price category, the best one you can find is the LifeSpan TR1200-DT. It’s really the only treadmill desk you should even bother looking at. You’re crazy not to get this if that’s the kind of treadmill you are looking for.
Now, let’s start with the less expensive price ranges. These are your entry level and mid-range treadmills. Unless you are training for a marathon or opening your own gym, you’ll do just fine with one of these machines.
» Best Buy Under $400
Gold’s Gym Trainer 410
I would never buy any treadmill in this price range, but if it’s absolutely all you can afford, might as well go with the one that comes with free hand weights and has the best chance to reasonably hold up for at least a year.
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Weslo Cadence G 5.9
LifeSpan TR100
Gold’s Gym 450
» Best Buy $600 – $799
Proform Performance 400c
This is an often overlooked price range. These machines don’t differ too much from a level down, but if you go a level up things get significantly better. I would go up a level but if you absolutely can’t afford it but want something a little better than an entry level machine, Proform does a really good job.
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NordicTrack T7.0
LiveStrong LS 8.0T
Horizon T102
» Best Buy $1,000 – $1,299
Sole F80
This is where you start to see motors with more than 3 HP which is a nice feature. While the Commercial 1500 may have slightly better features than the F80, Sole gets their machine in the Best Buy slot for having a slightly better warranty.
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» Best Buy $400 – $599
Horizon T101
This price range is really considered the entry level as anything cheaper you can only walk on. At this price range you can actually run on your treadmill. Horizon has done a great job with the T101as an entry level treadmill.
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ProForm Performance 400
NordicTrack T5.7
ProForm 590T
» Best Buy $800 – $999
NordicTrack C900 Pro
This is one of the most competitive price points in the treadmill industry. You can find a lot of great machines at $999 but none better than the C900 Pro. The Power 995 is truly a close second as they are very similar. But since the C900 Pro has a higher weight capacity and is slightly more durable, it gets the nod.
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ProForm Power 995
Sole F65
LiveStrong LS 10.0T
» Best Buy $1,300 – $1,499
NordicTrack Commercial 1750
This is the treadmill I own. If that doesn’t say it all, I don’t know what will. Obviously I think this is the best treadmill you can buy when you weigh price and features. If I had a best overall value category, the Commercial 1750 would win it.
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Below are the more expensive price ranges. The most expensive treadmill I know of is nearly $10,000. So treadmills can get rather pricey. I wouldn’t recommend going above $2,000 myself, but if you are set on spending a good chunk of change on your next treadmill, read on.
» Best Buy $1,500 – $1,799
Sole F85
Another solid machine from Sole with a good warranty. This is their top seller for a very good reason. This is definitely the best folding treadmill they offer. And the F85 is their most durable folding model, so it works great for users of any size.
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NordicTrack Commercial 2150
Yowza Smyrna
LiveStrong LS Pro2
» Best Buy $2,000 – $2,499
LifeSpan PRO3
The PRO3, like others in this price range, is extremely non-folding and more durable. These machines last longer but they take up more space and cost too much. If you have the space and don’t want to replace your treadmill more than once every 10 years, this is your treadmill.
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Sole TT8
Horizon T6
NordicTrack Elite 9700 Pro
» Best Buy $3,000 – $3,999
Bowflex TC20
If you are looking this far down you really are crazy. If I had to buy a treadmill in this price range, these would be my considerations. Good price range if you own a gym and need appropriate machines. Bad price range if this is for personal use in your home.
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» Best Buy $1,800 – $1,999
NordicTrack Commercial 2450
The newest model in the wildly popular Commercial Series from treadmill does not disappoint. This heavy duty machine comes with a 4.2 DURX Commercial Motor and built in TV. When on sale for $1,999 it is an incredible deal.
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LifeSpan TR5000i
Smooth 9.65 TV
NordicTrack X9i
» Best Buy $2,500 – $2,999
Vision T9600 Premier
Vision gives you all kinds of customization options and it is this particular combination that wins my Best Buy. The T9600 is a solid frame and the Premier features are great. It’s a very solid treadmill, but again, you can get something comparable for something near half the price.
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True PS300
Tunturi T50
BodyGuard T240C
» Best Buy $4,000+
Star Trac E-TRxe
Probably the most expensive treadmill money can buy. Not worth it, not even remotely, but if you own a top of the line exclusive club, you may consider adding this $10,000 machine. If you don’t own a high end gym, please scroll back up immediately.
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