Best Treadmills Under $1500: Where Quality and Price Meet

The NordicTrack EXP 10i is right below the $1500 price range. If you want a NordicTrack treadmill with soft cushioning and a touchscreen compatible with iFIT, this treadmill is a great entry point. It has most of the same features we love in the NordicTrack Commercial Series treadmills.

We know NordicTrack to have well-cushioned treadmills that have forgiving deck cushioning. Even though this is a more affordable model, the EXP 10i has comfortable cushioning that is great if you need to lessen the impact of jogging and running.

This treadmill is the best under $1500 runner-up because it has a good motor that’s great for walking, jogging, and light running. The motor is 2.75 CHP, and the deck is 20” wide and 55” long. Most people can walk and jog comfortably on the deck, while others with shorter running strides should also have room to run.

You can access iFIT on the EXP 10i’s 10-inch touchscreen display. You need an active membership, which requires a monthly, yearly, or multi-year subscription. iFIT has thousands of trainer-led video classes. Your treadmill will automatically incline and adjust speed according to the class presets, your fitness level, or your heart rate.

An iFIT membership also gives users access to built-in entertainment apps. These include Netflix, Prime Video, and Spotify. You can take an iFIT class, create a workout, or train manually while using these apps. The 10-inch screen is small but effective at displaying these options.

Check out the NordicTrack EXP 10i for a treadmill with high-quality training content and a foldable, well-cushioned deck.

Click here to read our detailed review of the NordicTrack EXP 10i Treadmill.

The Horizon 7.0 AT has a 3.0 CHP motor, which we recommend for light to moderate running. Like other budget treadmills, the 7.0 AT folds up, and the deck folds and unfolds to give you some extra space.

Plus, the deck offers assistance when lifting and lowering the deck, so you don’t have to lift its entire weight or lower it t yourself. The deck cushioning is also comfortable and forgiving to help lessen the impact on your joints.

Another impressive aspect of the Horizon 7.0 AT is the 12 mph max speed range and 15% incline. Most higher-end treadmills come with this high of a speed and incline, so we love to see it on a budget-friendly treadmill like the 7.0 AT.

The 7.0 AT is one of the cheapest treadmills on this list. However, we regularly use it. Between the cushioning, quiet and responsive motor, and training variables, the 7.0 AT shouldn’t be disregarded because of its price.

This treadmill also comes equipped with onboard workouts and Bluetooth speakers to play your own content through them. The onboard workouts are standard but are nice to have without having to pay an additional monthly fee to access them.

Check out the Horizon 7.0 AT if you’re looking for a great value treadmill for running.

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If you need a space-saving treadmill, we recommend the Walking X21. This treadmill is very compact, and it folds twice to be the size of a large briefcase when you’re done, so you can just shove it over against a wall or in a closet, out of sight. At just around 56” long, it is one of the smallest treadmills on this list.

The WalkingPad X21 folds in half at the deck and then folds again at the top to store upright and fit under the console and uprights. As compact as the X21 is, it is also lightweight compared to other treadmills on this list at around 82 lbs.

The X21 is solid for a treadmill of this size. The deck sits directly on the floor and is 18” wide and 47.6” long. Due to its small belt, we recommend the WalkingPad X21 for primarily walking and some light jogging.

The X21 has a 1.0 HP brushless motor that can reach speeds of up to 7.5 mph. For most people, this will be a jogging, maybe even a running pace. Users with shorter stride lengths should be able to jog and potentially run, but those with longer strides might only have room for walking.

As far as the layout, the console and uprights are non-adjustable. There is a built-in LED panel across the console/handle. A large dial in the middle is where you start and stop the belt and increase and decrease the speed. This design makes the X21 really easy to use.

When living in an upper-level apartment without elevator access, this is the treadmill that I could take home and use. It’s fairly quiet, and at just over $1000, you get a very compact and storable treadmill to use almost anywhere.

Click here to read our detailed review of the WalkingPad X21 Treadmill.

I recommend the Echelon Stride-6s for light to moderate running. It has a 20” x 60” running deck and a 0 to 12.4 mph (20 kph) speed range. The motor is 3.0 HP, which barely meets our running requirements, so marathon runners and other intense endurance athletes should consider upgrading to a more powerful machine.

You cannot purchase the Echelon Stride-6s without signing up for an Echelon Premier membership. A membership gets you hundreds of video classes led by Echelon coaches. They have themed radio stations to go along with them. They have a leaderboard, too.

In addition to classes, you can access many third-party apps on the Echelon Stride-6s, such as Netflix, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify. There is a virtual running game called Echelon Worlds. It is like Zwift, where you control an avatar of yourself on the screen with your speed.

Overall, the Echelon Stride-6s is a neat folding treadmill that suits small spaces and has a variety of training and entertainment options.

Another excellent treadmill from Sole is the Sole F65. This treadmill is one of the best in its price range because of its ample motor size, large running surface, and great build quality. The F65 has a 3.0 HP motor that’s quiet to use and good for light to moderate running.

It has a 22” wide and 60” long deck, typically the largest deck size we see on folding treadmills. If you like more width to move around, this one is a great pick. The F65 is one of the largest treadmills on this list. It weighs 267 lbs, so it might not be best in some home spaces. If you’re looking to save on a hearty treadmill, I’d check this one out.

The Sole F65 has a great design. It has a steel frame, uprights, and crossbar mounted under the console and storage tray. The crossbar helps make the F65 feel solid and stable while running. It also adds to the stability of the console, so you don’t have to worry about shaking. The F65 supports up to 330 lbs, a good weight capacity.

We love that a lifetime warranty backs the frame and motor to instill confidence in the construction, too. The console is pretty simple with a 9” LCD screen, but the onboard workouts make it easy to use while providing some structured training. You can, of course, just hop on and press start and do your own thing, too.

We highly recommend looking into the Sole F65 Treadmill if you’re wanting a running treadmill that’s just over $1500. The cushioning provides shock absorption while feeling more similar to running outdoors too.

Click here to read our detailed review of the Sole F65 Treadmill.

It has the highest weight limit WalkingPads offer: up to 300 lbs. This makes the X25 a little more inviting for larger users. It has a ten-mph max speed, although since the deck is only 47” long, most people won’t be able to use it at that speed. It’s best for mainly walking and jogging.

The singular dial on the console, which is also the front handle to hold for balance, makes adjusting this treadmill really simple. You can just hop on and go or connect to the KS Fit app for some training options and a place to track your workouts.

The WalkingPad X25 is one of the few treadmills that can work in an upper-level apartment, so if you need a really space-saving and lightweight treadmill to still get in a good workout for under $1500, check out this one.