XTERRA treadmills are stable and simple machines with thoughtful training features. Although it’s a midrange model, the XTERRA TRX4500 is the kind of treadmill you’ll want to buy for your home if you need one that stores, powers your walks and runs, and doesn’t require a subscription.

The last one is definitely a highlight. If you’re looking for a high-tech treadmill with a touchscreen and subscription training content, you’ll want to check out many of our reviews from other brands, but if you want a simple yet clearly visible screen to track your metrics and follow along with onboard workout programs, then stay right here.

The TRX4500 has its own look, feel, and vibe. It’s independent and here to do its thing—carry you through uncomplicated home workouts. It has its quirks (don’t we all?), but keep reading to see why we think you should look past them.

XTERRA TRX4500 Treadmill Review: Bottom Line

Star Rating
PriceMSRP: $2,099
ManufacturerXTERRA
TypeFolding

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A simple-to-use, folding treadmill that doesn’t require a subscription is what the TRX4500 is all about.

Rating MatricOur Rating

Workout Experience
6
Specs / Features
6
Dimensions / Storability
7
On-Board Workouts & Apps
7
Build Quality
7

The XTERRA TRX4500 is a respectable midrange treadmill. It has a lot of the same features as the XTERRA TRX5500 Treadmill but at a more affordable price. The TRX4500 checks all our boxes for aspects that we look for in powerful treadmills suitable for all fitness levels.

XTERRA also backs it with an applaudable lifetime warranty for the frame and motor. This, coupled with the max 350 lb weight capacity, impresses me.

It does have fewer entertainment options than its big brother, the TRX5500, but the console has quick-touch adjustment buttons, which we love to see on treadmills. These buttons make things like HIIT training convenient and really just add more functionality and control to treadmills. We’re happy to see them included on the TRX4500 and anticipate that, overall, it is a functional yet solid treadmill.

In this spec review of the XTERRA TRX4500 Treadmill, I’ll give our take on all of its specs and features and how we anticipate it will perform.

What We Like

We love that it is a hop-on-and-go type of treadmill, meaning it doesn’t require a subscription or even wifi to access the 30 onboard workouts.
It has Bluetooth capabilities that allow you to use your device to connect to apps like Zwift and Kinomap.
Walkers, joggers, and runners alike should get a lot of use out of the 3.25 HP motor and 20” x 60” deck.
The console is designed with additional quick-touch buttons handy for interval training, as well as side handrail adjustment buttons that are right under your fingers.
The lifetime warranties for the frame and motor back up a well-constructed machine.
The deck folds and unfolds with the built-in Safe Drop and Lift Assist, so you can store it out of the way when needed.

Areas for Improvement

The airflow in the fan is minimal and weak.
The Bluetooth capabilities don’t let you connect your device to play content through the treadmill’s speakers.

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All of our reviewers here at Treadmill Review Guru test and use treadmills extensively. In order to review treadmills, we must know how to examine all aspects of a treadmill and how it should perform. In our years of experience, we typically know what to anticipate about a treadmill before we’re even able to use it.

Based on our thorough testing of the TRX5500, we have a good idea of how the Xterra TRX4500 works. Based on this experience, we’ve created our spec review of the TRX4500 and other treadmills in Xterra’s lineup.

Editor’s Note 7/11/2024: We have updated this review with our treadmill comparison chart so consumers can easily see how the TRX4500 compares to similar models.

XTERRA TRX4500 vs. Similar Treadmills

Here’s a quick comparison of the XTERRA TRX4500 to similar treadmills.

	XTERRA TRX4500	Sole F65	XTERRA TRX5500	Horizon 7.4 AT	NordicTrack 1250
Price (MSRP)
Star Rating
Bottom Line	A simple-to-use, folding treadmill that doesn’t require a subscription is what the TRX4500 is all about.	This midrange treadmill has a spacious folding deck and simple design that supports people up to 325 lbs.	With preloaded apps, onboard workouts, and screen mirroring, you can choose what you want to stream. There’s more to this folding treadmill than meets the eye.	A spacious folding deck, quick-adjusting motor, and interval training workout content make this treadmill a great midrange option.	A streamlined design with high-tech features and iFIT training capabilities like other Commercial Series treadmills at a lower price point.
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Product	XTERRA TRX4500	Sole F65	XTERRA TRX5500	Horizon 7.4 AT	NordicTrack 1250
Workout Experience	6	7	6	7	8
Specs / Features	6	6	6	6	7
Dimensions / Storability	7	7	7	8	8
On-Board Workouts & Apps	7	6	7	7	9
Build Quality	7	6	6	6	6
Overall Score	65	70	70	68	72
# of Onboard Workouts	34	9	30	10	11
Paid Programming - Cost	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	iFIT - $39/month
Netflix / 3rd Party Apps	N/A	N/A	Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, CNN, Fox News, NBC News, ABC News	N/A	Netflix, Prime Video, Spotify, Audible, PlutoTV, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music
Display	7.5” blue backlit LCD	9” backlit LCD	10.1” HD touchscreen	8.25″ LCD screen, 16-digit LED	10″ HD touchscreen
Dimensions (In Use)	77.2” L x 35.5” W x 56.1” H	82.5" L x 38" W x 67" H	77.2″ L x 35.5″ W x 56.1″ H	76″ L x 37″ W x 63″ H	77.3” L x 37” W x 59.5” H
Deck Size	77.2” L x 35.5” W x 56.1” H	22" x 60"	20” x 60”	22″ x 60″	22” x 60”
Treadmill Weight	214 lbs	267 lbs	223 lbs	318 lbs	322 lbs (in box)
Weight Capacity	350 lbs	325 lbs	350 lbs	350 lbs	400 lbs
Motor Size	3.25 HP	3.0 HP	3.25 HP	3.5 CHP	3.6 CHP
Max Speed	0.5-12 mph	0 to 12 mph	0.5 to 12 mph	12 mph	12 mph
Incline/Decline	15 incline levels	15 incline levels	15 incline levels	0 to 15%	-3% to 12%
Warranty	Lifetime frame, lifetime motor, 5-years deck, 2-years parts, 1-year labor	lifetime frame and motor, 2-year deck, parts, and wear items, 1-year labor, 90-day cosmetic items	Lifetime frame, lifetime motor, 5-year deck, 2-year parts, 1-year labor	lifetime frame, lifetime motor, 5-year parts, 2-year labor	10-year frame, 2-year parts, 1-year tablet, 1-year labor
Additional Features	XTRASoft deck cushioning, handlebar controls, device rack	Release lever, Bluetooth speakers, Sole+ app connectivity	Bluetooth FTMS 4.0, Screen Mirroring, USB Charging	QuickDial controls, storage, 3-zone cushioning	SmartAdjust, ActivePulse, soft cushioning

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Dimensions/Storability

The TRX4500 is a pretty sizeable treadmill. Since you can run on it, we don’t expect it to be too compact. Its dimensions are 77.2” L x 35.5” W x 56.1” H.

The deck also folds up to save space when you’re not using it, and there is a handle to pull that releases the deck when it’s folded. This makes the TRX4500 more compatible with smaller home spaces. It also has transportation wheels in case you need to move it.

Onboard Workouts & Apps

More and more treadmills are coming out with what looks like televisions attached to them. When there’s a large screen attached, we usually know to expect an additional monthly cost to use it.

Fitness subscription content is extremely popular and often embedded into large touch screens on treadmills so you can follow along with the brand’s programming which is often in the form of instructor-guided workouts.

If following along with a trainer is your jam, then we have plenty of treadmills to recommend to you. If it’s not, however, and you are looking for a more straightforward treadmill to do your own thing, then the TRX4500 from Xterra is a nice option.

Preprogrammed Workouts And Third-Party Apps

There are 30 onboard workouts that have preselected speed and incline levels for you to choose from, as well as 2 custom modes, and a heart rate mode. The TRX4500 comes with an included chest strap monitor so you’ll be all set for heart rate training on this treadmill. Plus, it doesn’t require an internet connection.

With this amount of preprogrammed workout modes, you’ll have lots of choices. Plus, you can simply jump into manual mode and have full control of the speed, incline, and duration of your exercise.

If you do want a bit more training choices and tech capability, there is also Bluetooth connectivity. You just need your phone or tablet and you can connect to the Zwift app, Kinomap app, and the Wahoo SYSTM app.

You can also use the Xterra app to save and share your workouts on the TRX4500 with apps like Strava, Fitbit, Map My Fitness, and Apple Health. With these apps, you’ll see the content on your device, not on the LCD screen.

Console

The overall design of the console is strikingly similar to the Xterra TRX5500. The TRX4500 has a 7.5” LCD screen instead of a touch screen though. We anticipate that it will be easy to see since it’s backlit, too. All your workout metrics are shown at the top so you can track your progress as well.

There are additional speed and incline adjustment buttons on either side of the display. We miss these on the TRX5500. The speed buttons are on the right, while the incline buttons are on the left. They’re numbered, so you can press them and quickly change your speed and incline. If I were to press the number four on the left, the front of the deck would lift to level four and change the grade that I was using. If I were to press the number six on the right, the treadmill would change the speed to 6 mph.

We get excited when we see these buttons on treadmills because it makes using them that much easier. They’re also really handy to have when you’re doing interval training and bouncing back and forth between various speeds/inclines.

Of course, you can change your speed and incline using the buttons below the screen, too. Here, the up and down arrowed buttons change your speed in 0.1 increments and your incline level by 1.
From our experience with the fan on the TRX5500, we assume this fan will perform similarly. We expect the fan to be pretty weak and ineffective. You’ll most likely need to plug in your own fan if you want to cool off while using the TRX4500.

The two cup holders on either side of the console should hold your water bottle still. The device rack below the screen is where you can place your device to connect to Bluetooth or even watch whatever content you want.
You’ll definitely have a lot of training flexibility as well as functionality on this console.

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Build Quality

The overall construction of the Xterra TRX4500 is extremely comparable to the TRX5500, that we know and enjoy using. They have the same motor size, deck size, step-up height, speed, and incline ranges, so we are under the assumption that they’ll feel very similar to use.

The 350 lb weight capacity on the TRX4500 is excellent for users of all sizes, especially larger users.

Frame

The steel frame and uprights are necessary to ensure a stable experience and to handle all levels of use. We are impressed with the additional steel crossbar secured in between the uprights under the console, too.

This component helps to keep the console in place even when you’re running at high speeds. You shouldn’t have to worry about experiencing any movement of the screen while using this treadmill. We’re sure the steel construction will help make the TRX4500 feel stable to use.

The plastic coverings over the side handrails appear to be identical to the TRX5500. I love that pulse grips and speed/incline adjustment buttons are also on the side handles. An additional front handle would be nice on the front, especially for users with balance issues, though.

Motor

The Xterra TRX4500 has a 3.25 HP motor. This is a hearty-sized motor that should be able to handle all kinds of use, from walking and jogging to running and sprinting. You should also be able to get a lot of use out of it. We expect it to be quiet and consistent when adjusting, too.

The incline function should also perform similarly. We found the incline on the TRX5500 to be extremely quiet, so the incline on this treadmill should be as well. You’ll also have plenty of variability between the 12 mph max speed and the 15 levels of incline.

Deck

The treadmill deck is 20” wide and 60” long. 60” long-running surfaces are plenty sufficient for most users to run on comfortably. Some users might want a bit more room width-wise though. If that’s the case, we recommend checking out treadmills with 22” wide decks. That extra 2” can provide a lot of extra room.

When we test decks of this size, though, it is plenty large for all of our reviewers to use the treadmill for all kinds of training.

One aspect that we did notice when testing the TRX5500 is that the side rails on either side of the deck are a little narrower than we’re used to. Since they appear to be the same on the TRX4500, you might need to watch where you place your feet so they don’t catch the side of the deck while it’s moving.

Xterra claims the step-up height (height of the deck at a flat 0% grade to the floor) to be 7.75”. This is accurate with the TRX5500, so we’re sure the TRX4500 should have a slim profile as well. This makes it easier to step on and off the treadmill and is better for lower ceiling heights.

Warranty

We’re impressed with Xterra’s warranty package. They offer a lifetime warranty for the frame and motor, a 5-year warranty for the deck, a 2-year warranty for parts, and a 1-year warranty for labor. For set-up, we assume you’ll need at least two people to put the TRX4500 together.

Should You Buy The XTERRA TRX4500 Treadmill?

The Xterra TRX4500 has a lot of impressive qualities and is very similar to the Xterra TRX5500 that our team enjoys using. The hefty 3.25 HP motor and 60” x 20” running surface should handle your walks, runs, and sprints with ease while handling users of all abilities. The 350 lb weight capacity should accommodate users of most sizes, too.

If you’re looking for a straightforward treadmill that doesn’t require a subscription or a wifi connection to use, then the Xterra TRX4500 is a solid option. With over 30 onboard training options, and heart rate training with an included chest strap, you’ll have plenty of choices.

You can always place your device on the rack and stream your own content or connect to apps like Zwift through Bluetooth for additional options, too.

With a 12 mph max speed, 15 levels of incline, and additional quick-touch buttons built into the console, you’ll have no problem getting sweaty on this treadmill. You might need to plug in a separate fan to cool off, though.

Everything the Xterra TRX4500 has to offer indicates that it is a hearty treadmill that you should consider, especially if you’re looking for one that folds up and can be moved around.

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XTERRA TRX4500 Treadmill Q&A’s / FAQ’s

What is the weight limit on the XTERRA TRX4500 Treadmill?

The TRX4500 can handle up to 350 lbs of user weight.

Does the XTERRA TRX4500 Treadmill Incline?

The TRX4500 offers 15 levels of incline and a 12 mph max speed for plenty of ways to vary your training.

Does XTERRA make good treadmills?

The XTERRA treadmills that we’ve tested have performed well for us. We used the high and low-end models from this brand. The high-powered ones are better for running, but even the inexpensive ones some people can jog on. XTERRA treadmills have firm cushioning and feature easy-to-use consoles so you can just hop on and get your exercise going.

Is our review a paid review?

We were not paid to create this review of the XTERRA TRX4500. We have used the TRX5500 in the past and wanted to create a review with our thoughts of the 4500 since it is pretty similar to the 5500. We create these reviews to help consumers. They reflect our unbiased thoughts and opinions.

We work with all kinds of brands to bring you reviews; that way, we can recommend more treadmills because of the large number of treadmills that we test. We have affiliate links, and we receive a commission if consumers make purchases through them. This is how we’re paid.

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