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Suppose you want to learn more about treadmill performances and workouts, their benefits and risks, and how well they perform compared to similar exercise modalities. In that case, you can check our article here on the subject.
What Is The Best Treadmill For Home Use
In our previous review—which you can find here—we worked to find the best elliptical trainers on the market. This time, we provide you with our ultimate list of the best treadmills for home use.
Since we all have different needs, goals, and budgets, I will provide you with the best options under a specific value, starting at a couple of hundred dollars up to a couple of thousand.
Remember that multiple brands – household names and up-and-coming alike—offer excellent treadmills. So, what might be suitable for one person can be bad for another, and plenty of different reasons can affect one’s experience with a specific treadmill.
To narrow my choices as accurately as possible and avoid misguiding you, I invested a great deal of time reading verified buyers’ reviews to better understand the pros and cons of all the treadmills I eventually selected for this post.
I hope the results of all that research will help you find the most suitable treadmill for your needs and goals. So, without further ado, let’s see what is the best treadmill for home use.
Under 200$ – Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T1407
Technology
- Monitor: time, speed, distance, calories, scan
- Dual flywheels
- Non-slip running surface
- Lightweight design
Comfort
- Running deck: 42L x 13W in / 107L x 33W cm
- Non-slip handles
- Transportation wheels
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 220 lbs – 100 kg
- Set incline: 13.5%
- Non-motorized
- Foldable
Convenience
- Warranty: 3-year structural frame, 180 days other parts & components
- Product weight: 46.7 lbs – 21 kg
- Product dimensions (unfolded): 49L x 23W x 50H in / 124.5L x 58.5W x 127H cm
- Product dimensions (folded): 20L x 23W x 50H in / 51L x 58.5W x 127H cm
- Ship weight: 54.8 lbs – 88 kg
- Ship dimensions: 49.8L x 23.2W x 7.5H in / 126.5L x 59W x 19H cm
Our first choice, under $200, goes to the SF-T1407 Manual Walking Treadmill by Sunny Health and Fitness.
As you realize, this treadmill isn’t electric (the only exception on the list), and it’s designed for walking rather than jogging or running. This might be an option if you’re a senior person or have some physical disability that doesn’t allow you to jog or run.
With a friendly price, a small footprint, and an appealing look, the SF-T1407 can be a low-cost difference-maker in your fitness routines.
Under 500$ – Sunny Health & Fitness 8730G
Technology
- Monitor: distance, time, step/time, steps, calorie, speed
- 4 Window display
- Device holder
- Built-in speakers & 3.5 mm cable jack to plug in your devices
Comfort
- Running deck: 49L x 17.75W in / 124.5L x 45W cm
- Shock absorption running deck
- Slim fold design
- Transportation wheels
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 220 lbs – 100 kg
- Speed range: 0.6 – 8.0 MPH / 0.9 – 12.8 KM/H
- HP: 2.5
- Emergency stop clip
- Fixed incline
- Foldable
Convenience
- Warranty: 5-year structural frame, 180 days for other parts & components
- Product weight: 95 lbs – 43 kg
- Product dimensions (unfolded): 64L x 30.5W x 5.25H in / 162.5L x 77.5W x 13.5H cm
- Product dimensions (folded): 59L x 30.5W x 40H in / 150L x 77.5W x 102H cm
- Ship weight: 108 lbs – 49 kg
- Ship dimensions: 65.2L x 31.9W x 6.2H in / 166L x 81W x 16H cm
The reason to have the 8730G on the list is that this treadmill has been in sale for some time now, almost 50% to be precise. This treadmill is already competitive with other treadmills within the same range. Subtract 50% of the price, and you have yourself a bargain.
With a slim design – perfect if you lack space – a sublime aesthetic and sturdy yet silent performance, the 8730G will be our top choice under $500, as long as the price remains current.
Under 800$ – Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T7917
Technology
- Monitor: speed, time, distance, incline, pulse, calories
- Quick speed buttons: 2, 4, 6 MPH
- Quick incline buttons: 3, 6, 9
- USB/Bluetooth connections
- Built-in speakers
- Pulse sensors
- 15 pre-loaded user programs
- 15 Incline levels
Comfort
- Running deck: 52L x 19W in / 132L x 48.5W cm
- Shock absorption running deck
- Handrail controls
- Soft drop system
- Transportation wheels
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 265 lbs – 120 kg
- Speed range: 0.6 – 10 MPH / 0.9 – 16 KM/H
- HP: 2.0
- Auto Incline
- Foldable
Convenience
- Warranty: 3-year structural frame, 180 days other parts & components
- Product weight: 148 lbs – 67 kg
- Product dimensions: 69L x 32W x 56H in / 111L x 81.5W x 142.5H cm
- Folded dimensions: 32L x 32W x 57H in / 81.5L x 81.5W x 145H cm
- Ship weight: 170 lbs – 77 kg
- Ship dimensions: 69L x 35W x 15H in / 111L x 89W x 38H cm
Our third choice, under $800, is the SF-T7917 by – once again – Sunny Health & Fitness. The current price of the SF-T7917 plays a significant role in our choice, but there’s more to it.
Sunny Health & Fitness is an up-and-coming brand making a name for itself. It produces treadmills and other fitness equipment of high quality and always at an affordable price, and the SF-T7917 isn’t an exception.
If you’re looking for a treadmill within the three digits, sturdy, silent, foldable, and of an overall quality above the market price, the SF-T7917 – at the current price – is an interesting choice to consider.
Under 1000$ – Domyos T900C
Technology
- Monitor: time, distance, speed, average speed, calories burned, bpm, snapshot of your current run
- Heart rate monitor
- Side speakers & 3.5 mm cable jack to plug in your devices
- Bluetooth sensor to connect your treadmill to the Domyos Econnected app
- USB port to charge your phone
- 32 programs
- 8 speed & incline shortcuts
Comfort
- Running deck: 56.3L x 19.7W in / 143L x 50W cm
- Cushioned deck
- Tablet holder
- 2 Twoide pockets
- Transport: 2 front roller wheels
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 285 lbs – 130 kg
- Speed range: 0 – 11 MPH / 18 KM/H
- HP: 1.5 & 1305 watts
- Incline: 0 – 10%
Convenience
- Warranty: 5-year structural frame, 10-year other parts & components, 2-year labor (Product Manual)
- Product weight: 196.2 lbs – 89 kg
- Product dimensions (folded): 52L x 34.6W x 59L in / 133L x 88W x 150L cm
- Product dimensions (unfolded): 72.8L x 34.6W x 57.8L in / 185L x 88W x 147L cm
- Ship weight: 216.1 lbs – 98 kg
- Ship dimensions: 77.6L x 30.3W x 11H in / 197L x 77W x 28H cm
As we arrive at the four digits, our choice under $1000 goes to the Domyos T900C by Domyos.
Under this value, I particularly struggle to arrive at a consensus on the best treadmill for home use since most of the top brands in this price range cover it. Nevertheless, after diligently reflecting on the issue, I have chosen the Domyos T900C.
Of course, Domyos isn’t one of the biggest fish in the fitness equipment pond, though I must say that I’m positively surprised by the T900C’s performance.
With an elegant and compact design and an overall quality above the value – when comparing features and performance with other treadmills within the same range – the Domyos T900C is worth your attention.
Under 1300$ – NordicTrack EXP 7i
Technology
- Monitor: 7 in / 17.7 cm HD smart touchscreen
- Bluetooth audio
- Two 2 in / 5 cm digitally amplified speakers
- EKG grip pulse heart rate sensor
- Automatic trainer control
- 30-Day iFIT Family Membership Included
Comfort
- Running deck: 20W x 60L in / 51W x 152.5L cm
- Cushioned deck
- Integrated fitness tray
- AutoBreeze workout fan
- Smart-Response drive system
- 1.9 in / 4.8 cm precision & balanced non-flex rollers
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs – 136 kg
- Speed range: 0 – 12 MPH / 0 – 19.3 KM/H
- HP: 3
- Incline: 0 – 12%
Convenience
- Warranty: 10-year structural frame, 2-year other parts & components, 1-year labor (See Warranty Details & Product Manual)
- Product weight: 222 lbs – 100.5 kg
- Product dimensions: 77.3L x 35.3W x 59.6H in / 196.5L x 90W x 151.5H cm
- Ship weight: N/A
- Ship dimensions: N/A
Our choice under $1300 goes to the EXP 7i by the giants of the fitness industry, NordicTrack.
The EXP 7i is a solid and impeccable piece of hardware, but software, too. The cherry on the top of the cake is the live home training provided by NordicTrack, which allows your trainer to digitally adjust your incline, decline, and speed.
If you’re looking to invest in a trustworthy treadmill from a recognizable brand that provides live training and guidance – within its range – there aren’t many better options than the EXP 7i by NordicTrack.
Under 1500$ – LifeSpan Fitness TR2000e
Technology
- Monitor: Steps, distance traveled, time of day, calories burned, heart rate
- Heart Rate Monitor: contact heart rate sensors
- USB Data Port: saves your minutes, calories, heart rate, distance, and step count data for upload to your included Club account
- Auxiliary audio jack and built-in speakers
- Programs: 2 heart rate programs, two customized user programs, 17 preset programs (5 weight management
- Intelli-Guard: automatically pauses the belt 20 seconds after you step off the treadmill deck
- Intelli-Step: automatically counting steps taken
Comfort
- Running deck: 20W x 56L in / 51W x 142.5L cm
- Deck suspensions: 8 independent compression shocks
- Phenolic Deck: 3/4″
- Belt type: 2-Ply
- Side rails with non-slip plastic
- Transport: 4 front-mounted & 2 rear-mounted wheels all-direction
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs – 136 kg
- Speed range: 0.5 – 11 MPH / 0.8 – 17.7 KM/H
- HP: 2.5
- Folding system: Electric
- Incline: 15 levels
Convenience
- Warranty: Lifetime structural frame, lifetime motor, 5-year other parts & components, 1-year labor
- Product weight: 211 lbs – 96 kg
- Product dimensions (folded): 50L x 33W x 56H in / 127L x 84W x 142.5H cm
- Product dimensions (unfolded): 71L x 33W x 56H in / 180.5L x 84W x 142.5H cm
- Ship weight: N/A
- Ship dimensions: 75L x 36W x 14H in / 190.5L x 91.5W x 35.5H cm
Under $1500, our choice falls on the TR2000e electric folding treadmill by LifeSpan Fitness.
LifeSpan Fitness is one of the most exciting brands on the market – with excellent warranty terms – although they aren’t a household name like NordicTrack or Bowflex, for instance.
With an inventive and innovative spirit – more on that later – LifeSpan Fitness always delivers top-notch products, and the TR2000e is no exception. It is an elegant, sturdy, silent, and built-to-resist treadmill that will help you achieve your fitness goals without difficulty.
Under 2000$ – LifeSpan Fitness TR3000i
Technology
- Monitor: time, calories burned & calories burned per hour, distance, total steps & steps per minute, heart rate & percentage max. heart rate, speed, incline level, pace, total laps & split time, elevation change
- TFT touchscreen with 3 three dashboards
- 2 Bluetooth speakers
- Built-in Bluetooth to wirelessly connect the treadmill to your smartphone
- 2 Twoeart rate sensors at the armrests & Bluetooth connectivity to use an optional chest strap to measure your heart rate
- Five-speed/incline buttons
Comfort
- Running deck: 56L x 20W in / 142.5L x 51W cm
- Deck suspensions: 8 independent compression shocks
- Side rails with non-slip plastic
- 3-speed cooling fan
- EZfold technology to easily and quickly fold the treadmill
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 350 lbs – 160 kg
- Speed range: 0.5 – 12 MPH / 0.8 – 19 KM/H
- HP: 2.75
- RPM: 3250
- Incline: 0-15%
- Automatic incline
Convenience
- Warranty: Lifetime structural frame, lifetime motor, 5-year other parts & components, 2-year labor
- Product weight: 211.6 lbs – 96 kg
- Product dimensions (unfolded): 71L x 33W x 56H in / 180.5L x 84W x 142.5H cm
- Product dimensions (folded): 42L x 33W x 66H in / 107L x 84W x 168H cm
- Ship weight: 238 lbs – 108 kg
- Ship dimensions: 75L x 34W x 14H in / 190.5L x 86.5W x 35.5H cm
Under $2000, our choice again falls in a LifeSpan Fitness treadmill, the TR3000i.
Now we arrive at that point that you must be serious and reasonable about your goals and research thoroughly before any investment. After all, you don’t want to spend $2000 on a hanger.
I find this treadmill’s features impressive. The vast majority of the reviews I came across show how reliable, sturdy, and compelling the TR3000i is. So, if you’re thinking of investing your hard-earned dollars in a piece of equipment for a lifetime, the TR3000i will most likely not let you down!
Premium – NordicTrack Commercial X22i
Technology
- Monitor: 22 in / 55.9 cm smart HD touchscreen
- HD graphics performance & processor cooling
- AutoAdjust
- Dual 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity
- Two 3 in / 7.6 cm digitally amplified speakers
- Bluetooth headphone connectivity
- Android 9 OS
- 30-Day iFIT Family Membership Included
Comfort
- Running deck: 22W x 60L in / 56W x 152.5 cm
- Quiet drive incline tech
- OneTouch controls
- Dual AutoBreeze workout fans
- Smart-Response drive system
- 2.5 in / 6.3 cm precision and balanced non-flex rollers
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs – 136
- Speed range: 0 – 12 MPH / 0 – 19.3 KM/H
- HP: 4
- Decline: -6%
- Incline: 40%
Convenience
- Warranty:10-year structural frame, 2-year other parts & components, 1-year labor (See Warranty Details & Product Manual)
- Product weight: 417 lbs – 189.1 kg
- Product dimensions: 70L x 39W x 72.5H in / 178L x 99W x 184H cm
- Ship weight: N/A
- Ship dimensions: N/A
If you want to acquire the best that money can buy without overspending – if that makes sense – I recommend the Commercial X22i by NordicTrack as our Premium choice.
When you have an unlimited budget to invest in a treadmill, you have many – maybe too many – brands and models from which to choose.
After some hesitation, we decided to choose the Commercial X22i because of its incredible hardware and software. Regarding the latter, the fact that you have live home training (iFIT) provided by NordicTrack – available in most of their fitness equipment – was decisive in our choice.
You still have treadmills way above the market value of the Commercial X22i, although honestly, if you’re not pleased with this piece of equipment, I suggest you see other options within the same price range before looking for more expensive ones.
With our list in the books, I will provide you with some alternatives to conventional treadmills. The following treadmills aren’t designed to jog or run; instead, they keep you moving while you’re working or watching a movie.
If you think you don’t need a treadmill desk or an under-the-desk treadmill, you might be about to change your mind after seeing these beauties on our bonus content. 🙂
LifeSpan Fitness TR1200 Classic Treadmill Desk
Technology
- Side rails with non-slip plastic
- Desk frame material in metal
- Treadmill belt markings to identify when the belt is moving
Comfort
- Running deck: 50L x 20W in / 127L x 51W cm
- Deck suspension: 6 independent compression shocks
- Phenolic Deck: 3/4″
- Belt type: 2-Ply
- Transport: 2 front-mounted wheels
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 350 lbs – 160 kg
- Speed range: 0.4 – 4.0 MPH / 0.6 – 6.4 KM/H
- HP: 2.25
- Incline: not included
- No Assembly Required
Convenience
- Warranty: lifetime structural frame, 3-year motor, 2-year other parts & components, 1-year labor
- Treadmill weight: 114 lbs – 52 kg
- Desk weight: 110 lbs. – 50 kg
- Desktop size: 38/48W x 29D in / 96.5 x 122W x 74 cm
- Max. desktop height: 50 in / 127 cm
- Desktop materials: 1 in / 2.5 cm thick HD composite board
- Product dimensions: 63L x 28.5W x 7.25H in / 160L x 72.5W x 18.5H cm
- Step-up height: 4.6 in / 12 cm
- Ship dimensions: 3 boxes
- Box 1: 67L x 30W x 9H in / 170L x 76.5W x 23L cm
- Box 2: 38L x 11W x 12H in / 96.5L x 28W x 30.5H cm
- Box 3: 41/50L x 33W x 3H in / 104/127L x 84W x 8L cm
If you spend – like me – a couple of hours per day sitting due to your work and want to find a healthier way of doing things, the TR1200 Treadmill Desk might be the answer to your calls!
This treadmill desk displays LifeSpan Fitness’s creative and inventive spirit. It is designed for walking while working at home or in the office.
Due to the product’s nature, you cannot jog or run on this treadmill, though that’s not the main point: walking while doing your daily activities at work is.
If you think your daily life could benefit from some sort of physical activity during work, you might want to consider adding the TR1200 to your wish list.
Under Desk Treadmill – Sunny Health & Fitness SF – T7945
Technology
- Monitor: time, speed, calories burned, steps, distance
- Screen Size: 14 x 5 in / 35.5 x 13 cm
- Remote control included
- Automatic shut off
Comfort
- Running deck: 39L x 14W in / 99L x 35.5W cm
- Shock absorption running deck
- Emergency stop clip
- Slim design
- Transportation wheels
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 220 lbs – 100 kg
- Speed range: 0.5 – 3.75 MPH / 0.8 – 6 KM/H
- HP: 1.5
- No Incline
- No assembly required
Convenience
- Warranty: 3-year structural frame, 180 days for other parts & components
- Product weight: 55.1 lbs – 25 kg
- Product dimensions: 50L x 21.5W x 6.5H in / 127L x 54.5W x 16.5H cm
- Ship weight: 66.1 lbs – 30 kg
- Ship dimensions: 54.7L x 24.8W x 8.3H in / 139L x 63W x 21 cm
If you like the idea of having a treadmill desk, but their price is prohibitory to your purse, maybe what you need in an under-the-desk treadmill.
Our first of two options is the most affordable SF-T7945 by Sunny Health & Fitness.
Although my workout routines are almost equipment-free (calisthenics, boxing, and outdoor running), I spend considerable time sitting. Hence, while researching this article, I started to ponder buying an under-the-desk treadmill – mainly to avoid slouching and joint pain – and this one caught my eye.
It’s sturdy, silent, and has a fair price, which is essential for me. If you resonate with my words, maybe you should consider the SF-T7945, too.
Under Desk Treadmill – LifeSpan Fitness TR1200
Technology
- Screen size: 12.5W x 3D x 2H in / 31.7W x 7.6D x 5H cm
- Side rails with non-slip plastic
- Treadmill belt markings to identify when the belt is moving
Comfort
- Running deck: 50L x 20W in / 127L x 51W cm
- Deck suspension: 6 independent compression shocks
- Phenolic Deck: 3/4″
- Belt type: 2-Ply
- Transport: 2 front-mounted wheels
Engineering
- Weight capacity: 350 lbs – 160 kg
- Speed range: 0.4 – 4.0 MPH / 0.6 – 6.4 KM/H
- HP: 2.25
- No incline
- No Assembly Required
Convenience
- Warranty: lifetime structural frame, 3-year motor, 2-year other parts & other components, 1-year labor
- Product weight: 114 lbs – 51.5 kg
- Console weight: 3 lbs – 7.5 kg
- Treadmill dimensions: 63L x 28.5W x 7.25H in / 160L x 72.5W x 18.5H cm
- Console dimensions: 12.5W x 3D x 2H in/ 32W x 8D x 5H cm
- Ship weight: 117 lbs – 53 kg
- Ship dimensions: 67L x 30W x 9H in / 170L x 76.5W x 23H cm
If you’re looking for a top-notch under-the-desk treadmill, then your better option will most likely be the TR1200-GlowUp treadmill, brought to us by LifeSpan Fitness.
The TR1200 is a steady, study, and silent unit with a daily autonomy of use way above the normal compared with other treadmills despite their specifications.
Although you can’t run on the TR1200-Glow Up, that shouldn’t be a problem since you will primarily use it to walk. Overall, I find this under-the-desk treadmill an excellent fit for anyone who considers the long-term of their health and financial investment.
My Two Cents
Before wrapping up this post, I’d like to offer a couple of pieces of advice to help you find a treadmill that fits you better.
First, do your research thoroughly – consult multiple sources, check reviews and complaints, compare prices, etc. Throughout your study, you will encounter numerous opinions and points of view, perhaps with personal financial interests influencing all of that.
Although my fellow bloggers might dislike me, I am sharing the latter point, which is a fact. So therefore, read on the underlines to know when you’re being helped or pitched.
There you have it, guys, my last words of advice on our ultimate guide to treadmills. I hope you found all this information useful and that it helped you with your decisions.
Do you think I missed something? Do you want to add something or just give me your thoughts on the subject? Don’t hesitate to drop a comment in the comment section below, and I’ll gladly reply to you back.
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