Sole F63 vs. Horizon 7.0 AT Comparison | Entry-Level Running

Dimensions/Storability

The Sole F63 has dimensions of 77″ x 35″ x 67″, while the Horizon 7.0 AT is 76″ x 35″ x 66″. Thus, their sizes are comparable.

Both treadmills have decks that fold up with assistance in each deck, so you don’t have to lift the entire weight. Once unlocked, they both lower to the floor themselves, too. When folded, they both require you to push your foot against the bar at the bottom of the deck to unlock. You can also lift them up at the back end of the deck to raise them up and lock them into place.

The Sole F63 is a little easier to move around when folded because it has four transportation wheels under the front rather than just two.

We appreciate Sole for this design. All you have to do is push the F63 where you need it to go, like in a corner out of the way.

The Horizon 7.0 AT has two transportation wheels, so you have to tip it back to engage the wheels, which makes it a little harder to move out of the two.

Onboard Workouts & Apps

Most treadmills in this price range have straightforward consoles without subscription content available to stream. So, if you’re looking for a treadmill with a touchscreen to watch and stream content from, there are other options. If you’re looking for a simple design with onboard workouts and the ability to stream from your phone or tablet, you’re in luck with both treadmills.

Sole F63 Console & Content

The Sole F63 has an easy-to-use design and a 6.5″ white backlit LCD screen. It offers six workout modes, two custom modes, and two heart rate training modes. The workout modes include hill, fat burn, cardio, HIIT, and strength. Of course, there is a manual mode, so you can just hop on and go, too. The custom modes allow you to set your own settings.

The console is really easy to see and reach.

The program buttons are straightforward, and we like the numbered quick-adjusting buttons below the screen. This layout isn’t the most seamless to use for adjusting the treadmill, but it works fine.

The fan is really my only complaint with this console. It’s large, but the airflow is weak. I can only feel the air with my hand in front of the vents. You’ll need to plug in a fan of your own to cool off. The speakers, however, are effective and go pretty loud. You can connect your device to them through Bluetooth to play your own content, too.

As far as storage, the F63 has a good amount. There are large cupholders for your water, as well as a storage tray below the console for whatever else you might need within reach while running. When you want to see your phone or tablet, you can place it in the adjustable rack above the screen or on the ledge just below it.

Horizon 7.0 AT Console & Content

The Horizon 7.0 AT has similar features on its console. The LCD screen is 7.25″, so it’s a little narrower and wider than the F63’s. There are 4 LED windows below the screen, too. All of these screens have good visibility so that you can see and reach everything.

The 7.0 AT comes with eight preprogrammed workouts that are similar to what the F63 has. The programs include distance, fat burn, hill climb, 5k, and calories. There is a custom mode and target heart rate mode, as well as a manual mode to do your own thing. These modes come with preset speeds and incline settings and the ability to customize them.

The 7.0 AT also lets you connect to apps like Zwift and the Peloton App for more training options.

I really like the blue roller adjustment buttons on the front handles.

These make adjusting the treadmill to specific increments easy. There are also numbered quick-adjusting buttons on either side of the console. I prefer this layout of adjustment buttons over the F63. Using the workout programs is a little confusing at first. When I first used the 7.0 AT, I had to look at the manual to figure out how to change the program settings.

Unfortunately, the fan and speakers are a bit underpowered. The fan provides a similar airflow as the F63. The speakers don’t go very loud. The speaker on my iPhone is louder. You can connect your device to the speakers through Bluetooth, but you’re better off using your own speaker and plugging in your own fan.

The Horizon 7.0 AT doesn’t have as much storage as the F63, but it has enough for everything you need. On either side of the console, there are two pockets for your water and two places to set your device to stream from.

Build Quality

The Sole F63 and Horizon 7.0 AT have great construction and 325 lb weight limits. We recommend both models for users up to this limit. These treadmills are also very similar in size and weight. The F63 weighs 267 lbs, and the 7.0 AT weighs 277 lbs.

Sole F63 vs. Horizon 7.0 AT Frame

Both of these models have a pretty standard design. They feature a steel frame under the front of the deck and two steel uprights that connect to the console. We have noticed that the console can shake slightly on the Horizon.

The Sole has a steel crossbar that’s mounted between the uprights under the console which helps keep the console steady.

We like seeing entry-level models with this design; the 7.0 AT could benefit from that.

The side handles on each model are very similar. They aren’t very long either, but they’re well within reach when needed. Even though I like the roller adjustment buttons on the front handle of the 7.0 AT, I like the flat, horizontal handles on the F63, which are a little better for balance.

Both front handles come with pulse grips to read your heart rate when you hold them. You can also use the included heart rate chest strap with the 7.0 AT. You can connect a compatible monitor like a Garmin watch with the F63 for more accurate heart rate tracking.

Sole F63 vs Horizon 7.0 AT Motor

Both treadmills have a 3.0 HP motor, the smallest motor size we recommend for running. We recommend both treadmills for use around 3-7 miles per day, so light to moderate use. For heavy training of 10 miles or more a day, I would recommend a motor of 3.5-4 HP. For this price, though, the Sole and Horizon perform well and handle a good amount of use.

They’re quiet and go up to 12 mph with 15 incline levels. We see this speed and incline range more commonly on higher-end models, so we’re pleased that both offer such great training options. The incline on each is quiet and makes minimal noise when adjusting the deck grade. Because of their low noise output, they both can work well in most homes.

We did notice that the Horizon 7.0 AT has a faster-adjusting motor than the Sole.

Horizon has some of the fastest adjusting motors on treadmills that we’ve tested, which makes it great for interval training. While I’d skip interval training on the F63 because it’s slower to adjust, this can make it a safer option for those with balance issues.

Sole F63 vs. Horizon 7.0 AT Deck

When it comes to treadmills for running for most people, we suggest 60″ long decks. The 7.0 AT and F63 have 20″ wide and 60″ long deck lengths, so they can support pretty much all user stride lengths. Some higher-end models have 22″ wide decks, but I like that these decks are accommodating for most people yet relatively compact to fit better in more homes.

The cushioning is where these two treadmills differ a little bit. The Horizon 7.0 AT has more forgiving cushioning underfoot, while the F63 feels firmer to run on. If you are a road runner looking for a treadmill to use inside sometimes, I would go for the Sole F63. If you have joint sensitivity while running, the 7.0 AT is a good option.

The F63 has firm cushioning.

Should You Buy The Sole F63 or Horizon 7.0 AT?

As I mentioned, the Sole F63 Treadmill and Horizon 7.0 AT Treadmill are on our list of the best treadmills we recommend to most people for home use. They are very similar in quality, capabilities, and price. The F63 and 7.0 AT have the same 3.0 HP motor, 20″ x 60″ deck, and fold up. Each model has a simple console with an LCD screen included with onboard workouts.

Both of these treadmills are very similar in size and weight, too. The Horizon 7.0 AT has softer deck cushioning than the Sole F63. However, the F63 has a very solid design that we love from Sole, and it is easier to move around when you need to because of the four transportation wheels.

Sole F63 vs. Horizon 7.0 AT Q&A / FAQ

Which is better, Sole or Horizon?

The Horizon has a more responsive motor, whereas the Sole F63 comes with free trainer-led video classes in the Sole+ app. They both have folding frames, powerful motors, spacious running decks, and onboard training programs.

Can you use the Sole F63 without a subscription?

The Sole F63 does not require a subscription. You can use the Sole+ app if you own Sole equipment at no additional cost. It has trainer-led video workouts that pair with Sole treadmills.

Is the Sole F63 a smart treadmill?

The Sole F63 does not have a touchscreen display or onboard video workouts. However, it follows FTMS protocol and has Bluetooth to work with Sole+, Zwift, and more. It also has Bluetooth speakers.

How much horsepower is a Sole F63 treadmill?

The Sole F63 has a 3.0 HP motor.