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For most homes, buy the NordicTrack Commercial 1750: it reaches 19 km/h (12 mph), tilts to 12% and declines to 3%, holds users up to 182 kg and still folds. Buy the NordicTrack T Series 10 for the same incline and speed at a lower list price, and the Horizon 7.0 AT for a 15% incline without a built-in screen.
Our picks
- 1Best overall
NordicTrack Commercial 1750
A 4.25 CHP motor, 12% incline and 3% decline, a 55 x 152 cm belt and a 182 kg limit, the highest here, on a frame that folds.
- 2Best value smart treadmill
NordicTrack T Series 10
The same 12% incline and 19 km/h top speed as the Commercial 1750, with a 3.0 CHP motor, a 10-inch screen and a lower list price.
- 3Best for incline
Horizon 7.0 AT
Tilts to 15%, the most of the full-size picks, with hydraulic folding and no screen or subscription to pay for.
| Model | NordicTrackNordicTrack Commercial 1750 | NordicTrackNordicTrack T Series 10 | Horizon FitnessHorizon 7.0 AT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 19.3 km/h | 19.3 km/h | 19.3 km/h |
| Max incline | 12 % | 12 % | 15 % |
| Belt | 55 x 152 cm | 51 x 152 cm | 51 x 152 cm |
| Motor | 4.25 HP | 3 HP | — |
| Max user | 182 kg | 148 kg | 147 kg |
| Folds away | Yes | Yes | Yes |
How to choose a home treadmill
- Running or walking. For running, look for a top speed of at least 16 km/h (10 mph) and a belt of about 150 cm. A walking treadmill can stop at 10 km/h with a shorter belt. Every pick here reaches 16 km/h or more.
- Incline. Incline makes walking harder without going faster, which suits hill training and joints that dislike pace. For hill walking, 10% or more makes a clear difference. NordicTrack also offers 3% decline on the Commercial 1750.
- Motor. Compare continuous horsepower (CHP), not peak. Not every maker publishes it. Heavier users and regular runners benefit from the higher figures.
- User limit. This is a safety rating. Stay under it; the compare table gives the figure for each pick.
- Folding. Check that the maker says the deck folds; the compare table shows which picks do. A folded treadmill still needs floor space and a socket nearby.
- Ceiling and step-up. Add the step-up height (25.4 cm on the Commercial 1750, 21.1 cm on the T Series 10) to your height, plus room for your stride bounce, and check the ceiling.
NordicTrack Commercial 1750: best overall
The Commercial 1750 (sold as the C 1750 in Australia) has a 4.25 CHP motor, a 0 to 19 km/h (12 mph) speed range, 12% incline and 3% decline, a 55 x 152 cm belt and a 182 kg user limit. It folds with NordicTrack's SpaceSaver design and rolls on wheels. The 16-inch screen pivots for floor workouts.
The screen runs iFIT classes. NordicTrack says the treadmill sets speed and incline for you during classes with an iFIT membership; you can still set them by hand. It is a heavy machine, boxed at about 141 kg, so plan delivery to the room you will use it in.
Pros
- 182 kg user limit, the highest of the treadmill picks
- 12% incline and 3% decline
- Wide 55 cm belt, folds with SpaceSaver design
Cons
- Trainer-controlled speed and incline need an iFIT membership
- Boxed weight of 141 kg: plan delivery and assembly
- Premium list price
NordicTrack T Series 10: best value smart treadmill
The T Series 10 keeps the Commercial 1750's 12% incline and 19 km/h (12 mph) top speed but drops to a 3.0 CHP motor, a 51 x 152 cm belt and a 148 kg user limit. It has a 10-inch tilting touchscreen and adjustable SelectFlex cushioning, and it folds.
Its step-up height is 21.1 cm, lower than the Commercial 1750, which helps in rooms with a low ceiling.
Pros
- 12% incline and 19 km/h (12 mph), the same as the Commercial 1750
- 152 cm belt, long enough for running
- Lower 21.1 cm step-up height
Cons
- 148 kg user limit
- Narrower 51 cm belt
- Trainer-controlled speed and incline need an iFIT membership
Horizon 7.0 AT: best for incline
The 7.0 AT tilts to 15%, the steepest of the full-size picks, and runs to 19 km/h (12 mph) on a 51 x 152 cm cushioned deck. It is rated for 147 kg (325 lb) and folds on a hydraulic strut. Horizon gives a lifetime frame and motor warranty.
It has no touchscreen, so there is no class membership built in. Horizon does not state the motor horsepower. Horizon sells it in the US, and Currys stocks it in the UK.
Pros
- 15% incline, the most of the full-size picks
- One-step hydraulic folding
- Lifetime frame and motor warranty from Horizon
Cons
- Horizon does not publish a motor horsepower figure
- No touchscreen or built-in classes
- Sold in the US and UK only
What is the best treadmill for home use?
For most homes, the NordicTrack Commercial 1750: it reaches 19 km/h (12 mph), has 12% incline and 3% decline, holds 182 kg and folds. If you mainly hill walk and do not want a screen, the Horizon 7.0 AT tilts to 15%.
Should I buy a folding treadmill?
If the treadmill has to share a room, yes. Every pick here folds. Folding treadmills are still heavy, so check the folded size and that you can lift the deck.
What speed do I need for running?
At least 16 km/h (10 mph) for steady running and intervals. Every pick here reaches that. Walking-only treadmills and walking pads stop between 6 and 12 km/h.
How much incline do I need?
For hill walking, 10% or more makes a clear difference. Every pick here reaches at least 10%, and the Horizon 7.0 AT tilts to 15%.
Do NordicTrack treadmills need a subscription?
Not to run. You can set speed and incline by hand. NordicTrack says the treadmill sets them for you during classes with an iFIT membership.
How we chose
We have not tested these treadmills. We compared the makers' own specifications, user limits, warranties and list prices in each country, and kept only models the maker or a retailer inside that country sells new. Where a maker does not state a figure, such as a motor rating or whether a deck folds, we leave it out rather than guess.
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