2026-07-21
The NordicTrack Commercial 1750 keeps my top spot, and it stays the treadmill I recommend to most home runners. A 3.5 CHP motor, a 60-inch deck, and a 12-inch HD touchscreen with iFit auto-adjusting incline give you a genuinely guided run, and it does all of this for under $2,000, which is why it beats pricier rivals on value. The NordicTrack X24 and X16 Incline hold the next two spots for people who want the same iFit experience with an even bigger screen and deeper incline training. The Sole F80 remains my top no-subscription pick, and it makes a strong case. The same motor and deck as the 1750, a lifetime frame warranty, and the free Sole+ app, so you owe nothing monthly. If you never want a subscription, buy the Sole. Bowflex Treadmill 22 and Peloton Tread stay the polished, class-based options for people who train to instructors. Down the list, ProForm Carbon Pro 9000 is my budget iFit pick, and Horizon 7.0 AT stays the value workhorse for lifters who need a solid deck between sets. The order holds this week. The 1750 simply keeps doing everything well, and the rest of the field slots in behind it exactly where I expect.
NordicTrack 1750 is the all-round champ
A 3.5 CHP motor, 60-inch deck, and 12-inch iFit touchscreen with auto-incline, all under $2,000. It is still the home treadmill I recommend first.
Sole F80 wins subscription-free
The same motor and deck as the 1750, a lifetime frame warranty, and the free Sole+ app. If you never want a monthly fee, this is the buy.
X24 and X16 Incline scale it up
The same iFit experience with a bigger screen and deeper incline training. For people who want more room to grow, these are the step-up picks.
Horizon 7.0 AT for lifters
A solid, no-frills deck at a value price, ideal for anyone who needs reliable walking and intervals between strength sets.