Peloton Tread Review 2025: A 4-Year Update

Dimensions/Storability

The Peloton Tread is definitely not the largest non-folding treadmill on the market.

Its dimensions are 68” L x 33” W x 62” H. Even though its dimensions make it a little more compact than treadmills in its class, the fact that the deck doesn’t fold up means the Tread can’t be stored. It weighs 290 lbs, so it’s heavy and rather difficult to move.

We have found that treadmills of similar weight, like the Sole F85, are easier to move because the deck folds up and there are transport wheels under the base so you can push this treadmill around. Yet, the Tread’s non-folding frame means there is one less part to break—a massive advantage for durability.

The Peloton Tread has two front wheels, so you have to lift the back end to move it. Even though it can be moved, it’s pretty difficult to do so. Having a designated space is required for the Peloton Tread.

Along with factoring in the total dimensions, we recommend having a few feet surrounding the treadmill, especially at the rear of the deck, to safely and properly use it. Ceiling height and floor space are also important to consider when determining if you have enough room for the Peloton Tread in your home.

The deck’s step-up height is fairly slim at just 8” high from the floor to the top of the side rails when the deck is at 0%. It’s just under 15” off the floor when fully inclined. For someone who is a 6’0” runner, we recommend having an 8-foot high ceiling to use the Tread and its incline. This ceiling height gives you plenty of room to incline the treadmill and accommodates vertical movement while running.

Onboard Workouts & Apps

Many premium home treadmills on the market come with touch screens and subscription training content that’s integrated into the machine. Most popular brands offer their own subscription content that requires a monthly fee to use.

Being from Peloton, the Peloton Tread allows you to stream Peloton’s subscription training content straight from the treadmill’s touchscreen. Here’s the rundown of what to expect with Peloton’s subscription content and what you have access to without a subscription to the Peloton Tread.

Peloton All-Access Membership

Subscribing to Peloton’s membership gives you full access to all of the content on the Peloton Tread’s touchscreen. The All-Access Membership is required to use Peloton’s content on the brand’s equipment. This membership costs $44 per month. It’s priced a little higher than comparable subscription fitness platforms like iFIT, which is $39 per month. The two subscriptions vary a little bit in the type of content they offer, which I’ll get into in a moment.

Peloton features live and on-demand trainer-led workout videos.

Most of their classes are filmed in professional studios, which is where Peloton shines. Peloton has a star-studded roster of trainers, most of whom have pretty significant social media followings. The trainers are where Peloton stands out. Many members, including us, have favorite instructors with whom they prefer to take classes.

Peloton also has outdoor workouts led by its instructors and with scenery only. These are similar to iFIT, but the studio classes are still Peloton’s focus. There aren’t very many of these workouts, but it’s nice to have more variety.

Peloton offers classes in a variety of disciplines.

On the Peloton Tread, you can take walking, intervals, tread boot camp, hiking, jogging, and running classes. There are also cycling, rowing, strength, stretching, yoga, and meditation classes.

In each workout, there is a leaderboard on the right side of the screen, where members compete against other members. If you are less competitive, you can also dole out high fives to anyone in the live or on-demand class with you at the same time.

During live classes, instructors will shout out usernames from the leaderboard. You can also give and receive virtual high-fives from other members, which helps create a sense of community even when you’re working out alone at home.

Another area that Peloton nails is the music. Each workout has a curated playlist of songs hand-selected by the instructor. This way, you listen to them with the instructor. So, when you’re picking up the pace for a sprint, the music often intensifies, which is intentional by the trainer to add to the energy of the class. Many of the workouts are designed around different musical artists and themes, which is fun.

When you don’t want to follow along with an instructor, Peloton’s Lanebreak features gamified workouts that require you to hit specific targets as your avatar moves down six different lanes by changing your speed and incline levels.

Each Lanebreak session is still structured like a workout, so in the beginning, you’ll get a built-in warm-up, gradually increase your pace and intensity, and then cool down towards the end. These games all have curated playlists, too.

Peloton also has an “Entertainment” section on their equipment, including the Peloton Tread, where you can stream from 3rd-party apps such as Netflix, Max, Disney+, YouTube TV, and the NBA app. You have to be subscribed to Peloton’s membership and then log into your own account for these apps to stream on the Tread’s screen.

There is also a “Just Run” mode that lets you do your own thing and track your metrics on a blank screen.

Onboard Workouts & Apps

So, what do you get if you don’t want to subscribe to Peloton’s All-Access Membership and just use the Peloton Tread? Well, not much. The functionality of the touchscreen is very limiting. You can still use the treadmill, but only by adjusting the speed and incline. There are no metrics or sample classes shown.

This is it, so be aware that if you want to use the screen to stream from Netflix and the other apps, you’ll need to pay for Peloton’s All-Access Membership.

Console

The Peloton Tread features a high-end and lovely 23.8” touchscreen. Not only is the size impressive, but the quality makes streaming Peloton’s workouts nice.

The screen has anti-glare, so you don’t have to worry about getting glare from overhead lighting.

The touchscreen tilts up and down so you can get a better view depending on your height. The screen doesn’t pivot to either side of the treadmill, though. If it pivoted, it would make taking Peloton’s mat classes and treadmill boot camp classes more convenient. However, the Peloton app is available on smart TVs.

Metrics like speed, pace (average and best), incline level, distance, watt output (total, average, and best), time, estimated calories, total elevation, and heart rate are displayed at the bottom of the screen in every class and Lanebreak workout.

You can pair a compatible heart rate monitor to the screen to track your heart rate and heart rate training zones. You can sync your Apple Watch and Garmin Watch and connect your Strava account for more tracking options, too.

Before each Peloton workout, you can see what muscle groups will be trained and look at what muscles you’ve worked in previous Peloton classes you’ve taken. This is available to view along with your workout history.

The front-facing speakers are fixed at the top of the screen. These project the sound at you. There are also speakers behind the screen. The speakers are clear, crisp, and offer plenty of volume. They’re also Bluetooth-enabled to pair with compatible headphones.

The console overall is very minimal. There isn’t a fan, so you’ll need to plug in your own if you get warm. There are also very few adjustment buttons. The buttons are roller buttons that are fixed on the inner sides of the handles to be right under your hands while running. I find these way more convenient than buttons while I’m running.

These knobs allow you to roll palms over the top to adjust the treadmill by 0.1 mph and 0.5% incline.

It can be a little hard to get to specific increments, especially if you accidentally roll these adjustments too much. Yet, you can press the inner parts of the roller adjustment knobs to adjust the treadmill by 1.0 mph and 1% incline from whichever levels you’re currently on. Aside from these buttons, there is just a stop button and a safety key on the console.

The Peloton Tread does offer an Auto-Incline feature that will adjust the grade of the deck based on the instructor’s cues during class. You can turn this on or off, and even when on, you can adjust the incline whenever you want.

On the right side of the screen are two speaker volume buttons. Other than these, that’s it for adjustment buttons on the console. You can select three different preset incline and speed settings on the screen for quicker adjusting. I typically use the adjustment knobs, but it’s nice to have another option.

The console has minimal storage, too. A tray is mounted to the front handle with two cup holders for your standard water bottle and a small cubby in between the cup holders for your phone or another small item. There isn’t a device rack to stream content from your phone or tablet, so you’re locked into the content on the screen.

The screen also locks when you aren’t using the treadmill, and if you aren’t using the touchscreen after around 45 seconds or so. You have to put in a 4-digit passcode (of your choosing) to unlock it. This safety feature should prevent unauthorized users (aka children) from using the treadmill.

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Build Quality

The Peloton Tread has a sleek design that has helped pave the way for other treadmill brands to follow suit. Members of our team frequently call the Peloton Tread the best-looking treadmill in our studio.

I like the minimalistic design of the Peloton Tread because it feels streamlined and not diminished.

To start, the Peloton Tread has a maximum 300 lb weight limit. The minimum weight is 105 lbs. If you weigh less than this minimum, you may trigger the child lock. Peloton also states that this treadmill is best for individuals between 4’1” and 6’4”. I believe this is due to the screen height primarily.

Frame

The carbon steel frame supports the deck. Two steel uprights connect to the floor frame and extend up to hold the handles and touchscreen. Overall, the Peloton Tread feels solid and stable to use. The console and screen shake a bit when running at higher speeds of 8-9+ mph or so.

Some screen wobble can be expected from treadmills with large touchscreens. However, certain models like the Bowflex Treadmill 22, Sole F85, and NordicTrack X22i feel a bit more stable with less console and screen shake compared to the Tread.

I like the look of the frame design, and the luxurious coating of the handles makes it feel high-end. The coating also helps keep the handles from feeling sweaty, which is extra important when you’re using the roller adjustment knobs. They have the same coating.

The side handles are just below your arms for balance, and the front handle is one continuous piece, which I prefer for added safety and stability while using the Peloton Treadmill.

Motor

The Peloton Tread has a 3.0 HP DC motor. This motor type is common for home treadmills. It’s what NordicTrack, ProForm, Horizon, Bowflex, and Sole have for their models that are made for home use. This motor is a little less powerful than comparable models from these brands, though. For instance, the NordicTrack 2450 has a 3.6 CHP motor, and the Sole F85 has a 4.0 HP motor, along with the NordicTrack X22i Incline Trainer.

Though the motor is what we recommend for light to moderate running, it has supported longer runs well.

We prefer the motor power of the other treadmills I just mentioned for heavier use. With that said, the Peloton Tread has handled regular use well over the past four years.

It goes up to 12.5 mph, which means running just under a 5-minute mile. Most home treadmills offer a 12 mph max speed. Most runners and exercise enthusiasts should have plenty of speed work to vary their training.

The motor is very responsive, meaning you’re never left waiting for it to adjust. It adjusts quickly compared to other treadmills. It takes around 18 seconds to go from 1 mph up to 12 mph. It is one of the fastest motors that we’ve tested, which makes it great for interval training.

The incline goes up to 12.5%.

Deck

For a non-folding deck, the Peloton Tread is a little more compact than other models. It is 20” wide and 59” long. Though the deck is 1” shorter than your standard running treadmill, the lack of motor hood gives you more functional space. There’s nothing to hit your foot against at the front of the treadmill.

At first, I thought not having a motor hood was scary. Would I step off the front? I’ve been running on the Tread regularly, and so far, I’ve never had any trouble with the waterfall deck. I’ve never come close to stepping off or hitting the front roller

The red line down the middle of the belt helps me work on my running form.

It helps me to stay centered on the belt since I can’t run in a straight line. The belt edges are also tucked under the side rails for a clean look that helps the belt from getting debris underneath. It does make it a little more challenging to lubricate, though.

As far as the cushioning, which is the give in the deck when your feet land while running, the Peloton Tread has less shock absorption than others in its class. The minimal cushioning feels more like road running. It’s firm to run on, which isn’t best if you have joint issues or sensitivity. This is good if you are a road runner looking for a treadmill to simulate the experience of running outdoors.

Warranty

Peloton’s warranty is a bit less than that of other treadmill brands. The Tread comes with a 5-year frame warranty, a 3-year motor and belt warranty, and a 1-year warranty for most original components and the touchscreen. We prefer to see 10+ year warranties for the frame. Assembly is included with delivery for the Peloton Tread, though, which is nice and appreciated.

Should You Buy The Peloton Tread

There is no doubt that Peloton’s subscription training content is one of the best. They have an all-star lineup of instructors who are motivational and fun. The workout classes are of high quality and filmed in professional studios.

The leaderboard and curated musical playlists make each workout feel unique and energetic. If you want to subscribe and utilize all of Peloton’s content features, then you’ll need to buy one of the pieces of fitness equipment that Peloton offers.

For running workouts, the Peloton Tread is fantastic. It is a premium treadmill that will look nice in your home, though it requires a designated space. It is best for dedicated runners and Peloton subscribers, as you will also want the membership to get the most out of your experience.

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Peloton Tread Review Q&A / FAQs

Can you stream Netflix on the Peloton Tread?

Yes, you can stream Netflix and other 3rd party apps like Max, Disney+, NBA, and YouTube TV on the Peloton Tread when you subscribe to Peloton’s All-Access Membership.

These apps are available to stream directly from the Peloton Tread’s screen when you subscribe to Peloton’s training content. You’ll then need to log into your Netflix account and other app accounts to stream, though.

Can you use the Peloton Tread without a subscription?

You can use the Peloton Tread without a subscription. However, the functionality is very limited. You’re only able to see your speed and incline levels on the screen; other basic metrics like your time and distance aren’t tracked.

Does the Peloton Tread fold up?

The Peloton Tread doesn’t fold up. It does have a fairly compact footprint compared to other non-folding treadmills, but it is heavy and hard to move, so it requires a designated space in your home to use it.

Is our Peloton Tread Treadmill review a paid review?

This is not a paid review. We purchased the Peloton Tread just like a regular customer so we could test this treadmill and compile this unbiased review.

We work to test out all kinds of treadmills and fitness equipment from popular brands so we can provide you with accurate and informed information on which equipment and treadmills are the best on the market. We have affiliate links where we make a small commission when you click and make a purchase. This is at no extra cost to you.

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