ProForm Carbon T7 Treadmill Review – 2024

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Last Updated: May 11, 2023

The Carbon T7 is a folding treadmill from ProForm. The Carbon T7 has a 7″ touchscreen display, ProShox deck cushioning, and 2.6 CHP motor. It also inclines to a 10% grade and supports speeds up to 10 miles per hour. What makes the Carbon T7 really appealing is that it comes free with a 3-year subscription to iFit. This means that when you buy a membership to iFit for 3 years, ProForm includes the T7 for free with that purchase. So, if you enjoy taking iFit classes, you could get this treadmill to stream the library from. iFit makes for interactive training and the Carbon T7 is ideal for walking and jogging. In this review of the ProForm Carbon T7 Treadmill, we’ll go over our experience using the machine.

The ProForm Carbon T7 is a folding treadmill that is compact and great for home use.

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Why You Should Trust Our Review Of The ProForm Carbon T7 Treadmill

We test all kinds of treadmills. Whenever a new model comes into our studio, our team of reviewers spends copious amounts of time on the deck and trying out all of the features. Our goal is to present you with a thorough review so you can make informed buying decisions.

During our testing of the ProForm Carbon T7, we compared it to the ProForm Carbon T10, T14, Sole F63, and NordicTrack EXP 7i, among other models that we have in our studio.

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iFit

iFit is constantly adding new workouts and offers over 16,000 different classes. These are available to take on the treadmill, other fitness equipment, and on the mat. The classes are led by instructors.

During each class, an instructor guides you through the workout.

There are indoor and outdoor classes. The indoor classes are filmed in professional studios and feature the instructor facing the camera. These resemble the experience of taking a studio fitness class in person. The outdoor classes are our favorite. These classes are filmed all around the world. The instructor guides you through the location. When you’re taking iFit’s classes on an enabled treadmill like the Carbon T7, the treadmill adjusts based on the format of the class. So, if you’re taking a hiking class up a mountain in Switzerland, the treadmill will adjust to match the terrain. This makes for a hands-free workout experience and is one of my favorite aspects of iFit.

You can override this feature at any time and adjust the Carbon T7 yourself, too.

For when you want to do your own thing, iFit offers a Google Map feature where you can draw your own route on a map. You can pick from any location on Earth and when you’re doing the workout, Google Images of the location display on the screen.

The only aspect that I wish was improved upon for iFit, is the music. iFit uses a Feed.FM system that works like a radio. There are different genre stations that consist of preselected playlists of songs. The music then plays in the background of every class. You can adjust the volume to play more or less of the music and the instructor’s voice. I think this format works well for outdoor classes, but it would be fun to see music incorporated into indoor classes.

Overall, iFit makes for a very engaging and interactive workout experience. We love that the ProForm Carbon T7 comes for free when you purchase a 3-year membership to iFit.

Console

As mentioned, the 7” full-color HD touchscreen certainly enhances what you get on the Carbon T7. Sometimes the iFit programs take a minute to load and buffer initially (especially if you have slower wifi), but once they begin they feature good graphics. This is a small screen, however, so even though the colors and graphics are crisp, it isn’t as easy to see as on larger screens. Also, because this is a touchscreen, you need to be able to navigate the screen to select a program, adjust your workout metrics displayed, load your profile, select your music station, etc.

For those with vision limitations, this screen may be too small.

The console is streamlined so the buttons are easy to see and locate beneath the touch screen. The screen sits in the center of the console for easy visibility. There are preset control buttons for speed and incline beneath the screen. These quick-touch buttons help a lot on the T7 because the screen is so small. You can control speed, incline, and volume on the console as well as on the screen. So, if the touchscreen buttons are too small, the console buttons provide a good substitute for adjusting the treadmill. We appreciate having the quick touch buttons. They make interval training easy as well.

The console is streamlined and easy to use.

A lower panel below the speakers and fans has six simple buttons: two for incline (up and down), two for speed (+ and -) along with a green start and red stop button. The safety key is red and centered below this panel.

For heart rate training, the T7 connects to a forearm heart rate monitor that is sold separately. You can also connect your Bluetooth headphones to the console to hear iFit’s content through the speakers. You can’t connect your phone to the console to play your own music through the speakers though.

There is a tablet holder in the center of the console just below the screen and preset control buttons. However, if you place something here it will block part or all of the screen — depending on the size. If you are trying to watch an iFit workout, placing a device here will make it hard to see the screen. But, the ledge is wide enough to support most tablets, iPads, or books and has a lifted edge to hold things securely. If you set the treadmill to manual mode and walk while reading, then it’s not a problem.

There are two water bottle pockets on the Carbon T7. These are located on either side of the console and provide enough room for a regular water bottle and/or other items that you may want on hand during your workout.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a fan built into the console. There is one on the Carbon T10 and T14 models. If you want to cool off, you will need to use your own fan.

There isn’t an extra storage tray on Carbon T7. However, working out at home has advantages so maybe you don’t need every feature to be on the treadmill. But you can use the water bottle pockets for storage if needed.

Construction Quality & Durability

Overall, the ProForm Carbon T7 Treadmill has nice construction, especially considering the price point. Like other treadmills from ProForm, and even NordicTrack, the Carbon T7 comes with a nice 300 lb weight limit. This isn’t as large as treadmills from Sole, but it is large enough to handle users up to that capacity.

All of our reviewers like how sturdy the Carbon T7 is.

Frame

The Carbon T7 has a steel frame with powder-coated uprights and plastic-covered handrails. I do wish that there was a horizontal handle in front of the console. Instead, there are only two side handles to use for balance assistance. Users with balance issues might want to look into alternative models with more handles. For most, however, the T7 should be fine.

The Carbon T7 folds up which makes it perfect if you’re short on space.

I’m a little disappointed that the T7 no longer has a hydraulic system for lifting and lowering the deck. Instead, the deck must be manually folded up. There is a pin-locking mechanism that keeps the deck in place when it’s folded. Forewarning, when you unlock the pin, the deck can come slamming down on the floor, and you if you’re in its path. When unlocked, you should hold onto the back of the deck and lower it to the floor yourself. Letting the deck fall to the ground will most likely damage the treadmill and could make it unusable.

We aren’t thrilled with this design because it requires more effort to lift and lower the deck, but it folds up to almost 90 degrees which makes it very helpful if you need a treadmill that stores easily.

Motor

The Carbon T7 has a 2.6 CHP motor which will support walking, jogging, or training by one user. The motor powers the speed and inclines and the Carbon T7 doesn’t lag when adjusting either metric. Speed picks up and slows down smoothly without any hiccups and the incline changes are gradual and steady. In our testing, we found that the motor sounds comparable to other entry-level models. It isn’t the quietest, but it isn’t overly loud either. If you are looking for a treadmill that is compact and will fold up when not in use — and you plan to mostly walk or gently run — this is an excellent buy.

Deck

The belt is 20” wide and 55” long.

The 55” is also mid-range for deck length. For users under 6 feet or those who plan to just walk or lightly jog, the deck should be fine. If you are tall, have a long stride, or plan to do lots of running, we recommend a longer 60” deck.

The ProShox cushioning is great for walking and jogging. When running the impact is greater and the ProShox system isn’t quite as cushioned as others we’ve used. It certainly beats running outdoors, however, and the ProShox absorption feature also helps mitigate impact noise from your foot strike. It doesn’t feel as soft as some of NordicTrack’s treadmills, but it doesn’t feel as firm as treadmills from Sole. This is an entry-level treadmill, so we recommend it for walking and light jogging. The cushioning is probably not sufficient to support large users (over 300 pounds) or extensive training.

The rollers are 1.9” wide and precision based to help move the belt along the top of the deck. Larger rollers provide more surface area for the belt so there is less tension. These rollers are slightly smaller than 2” which is our recommended size, so you may find the belt tension is higher on the T7.

Performance & Functionality

The Carbon T7 is a nice entry-level treadmill with some good features. If you love iFit, you definitely can’t beat the deal that ProForm offers for the Carbon T7. Overall, it is stable and feels steady, even while running. While the treadmill itself is an entry-level model, it is still well-suited for those who want to walk or jog or even do some light running.

The Carbon T7 inclines to a 10% grade. This is a respectable grade for an entry-level treadmill. Incline training has several benefits and is great for working your posterior muscles. The speed goes up to 10 mph. This speed should be sufficient for most users and works for walking and jogging. Some might even find that the max speed is at a sprinting pace for them. While the ProForm Carbon T7 does go up to 10 mph, we don’t recommend it to be used at this max speed for long periods of time. The size of the motor most likely won’t hold up well over time with this kind of heavy use.

Jogging at a small incline (as seen here) makes for a challenging workout.

One aspect that we noticed is different than other treadmills we’ve tested is that the deck hinges at the bottom of the motor hood.

This doesn’t change how the T7 performs. It is noticeable when the treadmill is folded and inclined though. The incline performs similarly to other models in this price range and doesn’t feel different. When folded though, this design allows the deck to fold up to be more compact. There are also transportation wheels so you can move the T7 around when needed.

Warranty

ProForm offers its standard warranty with the purchase of the Carbon T7. A 10-year warranty for the frame, a 2-year warranty for parts, and a 1-year warranty for labor are included.