Current Treadmill Consumer Ratings
The best place to find unbiased treadmill consumer reviews and ratings is the Consumer Reports. The consumer reports actually perform test on treadmills and posts consumer ratings for these products. The consumer ratings for each Treadmill are based on the use of a treadmill for one year of use. The machines are put on simulators that mimic hard home use of these machines. Using simulators, the reviewers rate the treadmills on the results of these tests. We have reduced the results of the best in class treadmill by identifying the best value in specific categories that were tested by independent researchers. 1) Treadmill Consumer Rating for a Budget Treadmill - Image 19.0R The warranty on this treadmill almost kept it out of the high end of the Consumers Rating research. It has only a 90 day parts and labor warranty. But the reviews came in that this treadmill is fine for walking. 19" belt and a 2.8 horsepower motor made it the best in class for the price. Durability is shaky. Convenient fold up for storage. Consumer Rating: Best in class for low end walking treadmill Price: $630.00 2) Highest Consumer Rating for Mid-range treadmill - The Smooth 6.25 The Smooth 6.25 treadmill is considered an excellent buy. Sturdy machine with features including a heart rate monitor. Heart Monitor comes standard on the handle but there is an option for a chest strap. The machine folds up for storage. Weight limit is 275 lbs. Sturdy machine for casual runners. Consumer Rating: Excellent Mid range price $1,500. This machine is not recommended for heavier individuals or people over 5'10". 3) Highest Consumer Rating for Best Folding Treadmill - Sole F80 The Sole F80 Treadmill has solid construction and quality internal components. The machine is very stable. This machine has a very strong warranty 3 years on the motor 2 years labor. Features include heart monitor and six programs. The motor is 2.5 horsepower. The weight capacity is 325 lbs. The machine has a large running surface. Folds away for storage. For a folding treadmill it is very stable. At 250 lbs, you get a very solid feel. Consumer Rating awarded it a "Best Buy" Price $1500.00. 4) Highest Consumer Rating Runner's treadmill - PaceMaster Gold Elite Treadmill is the choice for serious runners who want to train indoors. This is the treadmill that will likely satisfy your requirements. The treadmill is extremely sturdy. It holds 400 pounds and has a 60x20 running platform. This treadmill is for the die hard runners who require a long running surface as well as a wide one. The unit has nine levels of intensity. Other features include a heart monitor that will adjust the workout to maintain the target zone. The motor is 3.0 and is considered fitness club quality. Good stability. The Pacemaster Gold Elite comes with a 5 year warranty on parts and costs $2,099. Consumer rating: PaceMaster Gold best buy in price range 5) Highest Consumer Rating For Serious Runners - The Landice L7 Pro Sport Trainer performs well. The machine comes with a lifetime warranty on all parts and labor. The machine weighs 275 pounds. The weight limit is up to 500 pounds The frame is made of aluminum. The machine uses locking hardware which makes it extremely stable. The body is made of aluminum so it does not rust. The motor is a powerful 3.0 HP. The tread belt uses heavy duty 4 ply rubber components. Consumer Rating Superior Machine - Costs $2,899. Concerns regarding the lifetime warranty was raised online at some sites. Ask specific questions about the warranty before purchasing.
