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Cheaper Treadmills: Comparing Treadmills Up to $1,000

• Under $500

Treadmills under $500 are very low-end, so even when $499 reflects a deep discount we’d proceed with lots of caution. In this price range, the warranties are often void after just 90 days. These treadmills can be handy for occasional walking or jogging during bad weather, but if you use them regularly or intensely they could break down within a few months. Common shortcomings include wobbly frames, noisy belts, very small workout areas, flickering data screens and minimal workout programming.

• Under $800

A small minority of treadmills under $800 earn high scores in our reviews. Most machines priced around $799 can serve hassle free for at least a year, especially when they’re used just for walking, but it’s difficult to supply all-round high quality at this price. Generally, shoppers need to choose between durability and engaging features. For example, you could get a manual incline here, but maybe not a power incline. You could get a contact heart rate monitor, but not a more accurate wireless pulse reader. For help sorting through the options you can see our list of best “cheap” treadmills.

• Under $1,000

With about $1,000 to spend at a big treadmill sale, a walker or jogger can find some great bargains. Some of these machines have full prices around $1,499 and have parts and labor coverage for a couple of years. The best buys have full tracks, modest power inclines and a good variety of workout programs. As for their displays, classic LCD monitors are most common on treadmills under $1,000, but sometimes 7-inch touch screens are available too. These treadmills usually provide speakers with an AUX port for you to stream music or listen to podcasts, and are sometimes compatible with wireless heart rate transmitters. See our list of best treadmills under $1,000 for some options in this price range.

Better Treadmills: Comparing Treadmills Priced $1,000+

• Under $1,500

The most popular home treadmills for runners and serious walkers have full prices around $1,999 and up, but you can order one for $1,499 during sales. Compared with treadmills under $1,000, these cardio trainers are higher powered and more comfortable to use. They are also equipped with better features such as steeper power inclines, larger touch screens, enhanced workout options such as heart-rate controlled workout programs, and sometimes, wireless chest straps. See our list of best treadmills under $1,500 for some options in this price class.

• Under $2,000

Our top-rated home treadmills under $2,000 have impressive performance, cutting-edge electronics, and all the comforts of health club treadmills. The best treadmills in this price class are ideal for avid runners and for households with more than one trainee. Some of the most valuable features of these treadmills are found behind the scenes. Machines costing a bit less might look similar (with 10″ touch screens and spacious tracks, for instance) but won’t necessarily endure as long or perform as well. The best treadmills under $2,000 tend to have higher quality belts that last longer than others in their price class. These higher quality belts may also be maintenance-free as opposed to other belts that require occasional waxing. These treadmills are usually also equipped with better cushioning systems, which make a big difference to comfort and endurance and have even been shown to boost calorie burn rates.

• $2,000 and Up

Premium treadmills are often sale-priced at $2,000 at up, with full prices reaching $3,500 or more. This category includes incline trainer treadmills (great for calorie burn), very high-speed treadmills for marathon runners, and all-round luxury treadmills for everyday exercise at any intensity. These cardio trainers carry light commercial warranties and/or very long residential warranties. Highlights vary among the treadmill brands and models, but some top features in this top tier include: very high maximum speeds, excellent absorption of shock and sound, extra-large monitors, web-enabled touch screens, integrated television, and fitness tests in addition to standard workouts. The best-value models in this price range have maintenance-free tracks and reversible decks which give them twice the life.

Different models within the same price class can vary in features and performance significantly. Our in-depth treadmill reviews walk you through how specific models compare with each other. You can also use our lists of best treadmills by price as a reference.