The competition in the treadmill market is fierce. The top brands are jockeying for position by continuously improving their offer. This is great news for the customer, but can leave people a little confused by all the specs and levels of the machines.
Today we are going to pick apart the latest Treadmill range from Horizon which has seen some cosmetic changes to some of their core lines and some exciting new Treadmills launched.
New Horizon Fitness Treadmill Range in Full
Horizon Elite Series
The Horizon Elite treadmills are the top of the range models currently offered by Horizon, designed for performance runners looking to achieve stretching training goals. Both the Elite series treadmills offer a no compromise approach to training, both have full sized running tracks (60″ x 20″ belts) and feature powerful 2.75 CHP motors.
Elite T7 Treadmill
Elite T9 Treadmill
- FeatherLight™ folding frame is stable and sturdy
- Extended 60″ x 20″ running surface
- Powerful 2.75 CHP digital Johnson Drive Motor
- Infinity Belt means no lube for up to 21,000 miles
- Strong and stable FeatherLight™ folding frame built for intense running workouts
- Extended 60″ x 20″ running surface with Variable Response Cushioning
- Powerful 2.75 CHP digital Johnson Drive Motor
- Infinity Belt means no lube for up to 21,000 miles
- 10″ touchscreen with built-in Virtual Active™ technology
In the updated treadmill range there are 5 options to choose from, in three series. The T Series has one product, the entry level Horizon T101 Folding Treadmill.
Innovations | T101 | Adventure 3 | Adventure 5 | Elite T7 | Elite T9 |
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Full Review | T101 Treadmill Review | Elite T7 Treadmill Review | |||
Best Price | T101 Latest Price | Adventure 3 Latest Price | Adventure 5 Latest Price | Elite T7 Latest Price | Elite T9 Latest Price |
Featherlight Folding | • | • | • | • | • |
Variable Response Cushioning | • | • | • | • | • |
Johnson Drive System | • | • | • | • | |
Passport | • | • | • | • | |
Via Fit Connect | • | • | • | • | |
Infinity Belt | • | • | |||
Virtual Active | • | ||||
Specifications | T101 | Adventure 3 | Adventure 5 | Elite T7 | Elite T9 |
FRAME TYPE | |||||
Frame Type | FeatherLight folding | FeatherLight folding | FeatherLight folding | FeatherLight folding | FeatherLight folding |
Running Area | 20 x 55 | 20 x 55 | 20 x 60 | 20 x 60 + Infinity Belt | 20 x 60 + Infinity Belt |
Incline Range | 0 “ 10% | 0 “ 12% | 0 “ 12% | 0 “ 15% | 0 “ 15% |
Speed Range | 0.5 “ 10 mph | 0.5 “ 12 mph | 0.5 “ 12 mph | 0.5 “ 12 mph | 0.5 “ 12 mph |
DRIVE SYSTEM | |||||
Motor | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.75 |
CONSOLE | |||||
Display Type | 4.5 Yellow-Green LCD | 5.75" Extra-wide Yellow-Green LCD | 7.5 Extra-wide Blue LCD | 8.5 Extra-wide Blue LCD | 10 Touchscreen |
Workout Feedback | Time, Distance, Incline, Speed, Calories, Heart Rate | Time, Distance, Incline, Speed, Calories, Heart Rate, Laps | Time, Distance, Incline, Speed, Calories, Heart Rate, Laps | Time, Distance, Incline, Speed, Pace, Calories, Heart Rate, Laps | Time, Distance, Incline, Speed, Pace, Calories, Heart Rate, Clock, Date |
Programs | 30 Programs | 30 Programs | 35 Programs | 42 Programs | Workout Tracking Calendar + 44 Programs |
Heart Rate | Contact Grips | Contact Grips | Contact Grips | Contact Grips, Polar Wireless Receiver and Free Chest Strap | Contact Grips, Polar® Wireless Receiver and Free Chest Strap |
Wi-Fi Enabled | No | ViaFit Connectivity | ViaFit Connectivity | ViaFit Connectivity | ViaFit Connectivity |
EXTRAS | |||||
Extras | Energy Saver Mode, Built-in Speakers, Tablet Rack, Bottle Holder, Fan | Passport Ready, Energy Saver Mode, Built-in Speakers, Tablet Rack, Bottle Holder | Passport Ready, Energy Saver Mode, Built-in Speakers, Tablet Rack, Bottle Holder | Passport Ready, Energy Saver Mode, Built-in Speakers, Tablet Rack, Bottle Holder | Passport Ready, Virtual Active Integrated, Energy Saver Mode, Built-in Speakers, Tablet Rack, Bottle Holder |
TECH SPECS | |||||
Assembled Dimensions (L x W x H) | 70 x 34 x 35 | 71 x 34 x 54 | 76 x 34 x 54 | 77 x 36 x 60 | 77 x 36 x 60 |
Folded Dimensions (L x W x H) | 46 x 34 x 61 | 45 x 34 x 61 | 50 x 34 x 64 | 44 x 36 x 69 | 44 x 36 x 69 |
Assembled Weight | 165 lbs. | 177 lbs. | 188 lbs. | 227 lbs. | 232 lbs. |
User Weight Capacity | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 325 lbs. | 350 lbs. | 350 lbs. |
WARRANTY | |||||
Type | Home Use Only | Home Use Only | Home Use Only | Home Use Only | Home Use Only |
Frame and Motor | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Parts | Two Year | Three Year | Three Year | Five Year | Five Year |
Labor | One Year | One Year | One Year | One Year | Two Year |
Best Price | T101 Latest Price | Adventure 3 Latest Price | Adventure 5 Latest Price | Elite T7 Latest Price | Elite T9 Latest Price |