The Best Treadmills of 2026

• Overall dimensions: 77 x 35 x 60 inches (length x width x height)
• Belt size: 20 x 60 inches (width x length) inches
• Maximum speed: 12 mph
• Incline range: -3% (downhill) to 12%
• Motor: 3.25 CHP
• Warranty: 10 years on frame; 2 years on parts; 1 year on labor

For a quality connected treadmill at a lower price than other high-end options on our list, you can’t go wrong with the ProForm Pro 2000.

Like the NordicTrack Commercial 1750, the ProForm Pro 2000 is made by Icon Fitness, so you can access to iFit’s stellar running, walking, hiking, and other workout classes (for the $39 monthly membership fee, of course) on its connected 10-inch touchscreen. The Pro 2000, like the 1750, also has an auto-follow setting that makes iFit classes even more enjoyable.

The Pro 2000 is ultra comfortable to run on, with an excellent balance of rebound and grip. During testing, the belt provided good traction, and it’s wide enough that we never worried about tripping over our feet while working out. It also features ProForm’s proprietary cushioning, which seemed to offer some joint protection.

One feature that we especially appreciated was the ProForm’s space-saving design. While the Pro 2000’s frame size is comparable to others we tested, it only takes up about the same floor space as a recliner when it’s folded. We also found it easy to fold and unfold this treadmill, so it would make a great pick for someone who is short on space.

The main downsides to this treadmill are its noise level and screen size. It's not too obtrusive, but definitely louder than other treadmills we tested when changing the speed and incline. The 10-inch screen is smaller than others we tested, but the display was easy to read. Also, we didn’t notice wobbling or shaking during high-intensity efforts, as this treadmill feels very stable.

Read our full ProForm Pro 2000 treadmill review.

• Overall dimensions: 68 x 33 x 62 inches (length x width x height)
• Belt size: 20 x 59 inches (width x length)
• Maximum speed: 12.5 mph
• Incline range: 0% to 12.5%
• Motor: 3 HP
• Warranty: 5 years on frame; 3 years on motor and belt; 1 year on the components, screen, and labor (A $250 protection plan is available for an additional 48 months of total coverage, plus benefits like accidental damage coverage and surge protection.)

If you’re looking for a treadmill that functions as both an exercise device and a status symbol, you should consider the Peloton Tread. It does both with aplomb, but that upgrade will cost you, as this treadmill is pricey.

The Tread looks both sleek and sophisticated—if you’re planning on getting a treadmill to keep out in your living room, this is probably the most visually appealing option. The Tread offers more than just looks, though.

During testing, we appreciated how quick and easy it was to adjust speed and incline, which are controlled by knobs on the right and left handrails. With a twist or even just a flick of your palm, you can increase or decrease your speed and incline. You can also customize three shortcuts each for your own favorite speed and incline settings on the touchscreen. The shortcut buttons may be a little small and tough to hit accurately, especially when finishing up a sprint interval. You may find yourself using the knobs more, though, so you may not need to use the shortcuts often.

We also loved the Tread’s 23.8-inch screen. It displays just the right amount of metrics—pace, average speed, mileage, elevation gain, calories burned. During classes, it also displays time remaining and a leaderboard that shows how you stack up against everyone else participating and also your own past performance in similar classes. If you don’t want to see something on the screen, whether it’s the leaderboard or the time remaining in a class, you can send it away with the swipe of your finger. The screen can only be tilted, not pivoted, but it's large enough that you likely won’t have any trouble following off-tread classes.

Speaking of classes, Peloton’s are a main draw of this high-end treadmill. It’s easy to find running, speed walking, and bootcamp workouts that involve alternating intervals of treadmill work and off-tread exercises with Peloton’s certified personal trainers. Peloton offers live classes and has an extensive on-demand library, which includes yoga, HIIT, strength training, barre, and stretching classes. To access the programs, you’ll need a Peloton membership, which is an additional cost.

Despite its nifty features, the Tread has a few odd quirks. Because its screen is so large and extends above the console, it tends to wobble some, especially during high-speed runs. And while it has wheels to roll it around, it’s not a folding treadmill, so it's a big space commitment. The Tread’s warranty also is a little disappointing, given its price.

Read our full Peloton Tread review.

• Overall dimensions: 81 x 39 x 59 inches (length x width x height)
• Belt size: 22 x 60 inches (width x length)
• Maximum speed: 12 mph
• Incline range: -3% (downhill) to 15%
• Motor: 3.6 CHP
• Warranty: 10 years on frame; 2 years on parts; 1 year on labor

With its large screen and access to iFit programming, the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 is an excellent choice for someone who enjoys streaming virtual workout classes—as long as they have the space and budget.

The higher-end version of our best overall pick, the 2450 has a slightly more powerful motor than the 1750 and a larger, 22-inch touchscreen that pivots. It also has a larger frame compared to the 1750—measuring 81 inches long, 39 inches wide and 59 inches tall—but it also has a 2-inch wider running belt.

That extra deck space makes a difference. This treadmill feels ultra spacious—there’s enough wiggle room that you won’t need to worry about bumping your limbs during sprints or hikes. Also, this treadmill’s shock-absorbing belt makes running comfortable on your joints, allowing you to push yourself to put in some extra miles. It’s also surprisingly quiet and offers great traction, so you won’t feel like you’re going to slip during your workout experience.

With a subscription you get access to iFit’s programming, and the 2450 has an auto-follow setting that makes it easy to follow along during class and just focus on your workout. And while the 22-inch screen immerses you in exercise classes, it’s prone to wobbling during sprints above 8 mph or so.

This treadmill is expensive, too, with a price tag of about $500 more than the 1750. Another con to the 2450 is its size—it takes up lots of space in your home gym or living room. The space saver mode helps reduce the footprint, but it’s still not as compact as the 1750 or ProForm Pro 2000.

Read our full NordicTrack Commercial 2450 treadmill review.

• Overall dimensions: 85 x 39.6 x 65.3 (length x width x height)
• Belt size: 22 x 60 inches (width x length)
• Maximum speed: 12 mph
• Incline range: -5% (downhill) to 15%
• Motor: 4.0 CHP
• Warranty: 15 years on frame; 5 years on parts; 2 years on labor; 1 year on electronics. (The Bowflex Protection Plan, at a cost of $199, extends the labor warranty to five years.)

When it comes to straight-up running, the Bowflex T10 is our favorite treadmill. It has a powerful 4.0 CHP motor, a generous platform rated for up to 400 pounds, and a spacious running belt. With a top speed of 12 mph and an incline range of -5% to 15%, this treadmill’s deck struck the ideal balance between cushioning and rebound, which made running at faster speeds feel easier.

The T10 has a 10-inch touchscreen console, where you can select whether you want to do a manual workout or follow a class in the accompanying Jrny platform, which is included with purchase for two months and is $20 a month after that. Knobs on both sides of the armrest allow you to control the speed and incline.

However, it has some clear barriers to entry—most notably, its size. When built, it’s among the largest treadmills that we tested, and it also has two large handles that spring out from the arm rests, like something you might find on an elliptical machine. Also, while the T10 folds and has wheels, it’s a heavy-duty machine that's too large to be stowed away easily or moved significant distances. And because its frame is so wide, once it’s set up in one room, you kind of have to commit to it staying there.

The Bowflex T10 isn’t the most expensive treadmill on our list, but it’s not cheap, either. It does, however, offer the best warranty of all the connected treads we tested.

• Overall dimensions: 73.5 x 35.2 x 57.5 inches (length x width x height)
• Belt size: 20 x 55 inches (width x length)
• Maximum speed: 10 mph
• Incline range: 0% to 10%
• Motor: 2.6 CHP
• Warranty: 10-year warranty on frame; 1 year on parts and labor (ProForm also offers an extended service plan for an additional cost to receive tread tune-ups when needed.)

The Proform Carbon T7 is a great option if you want a connected treadmill and don’t mind fewer frills—and more assembly time—than some higher-priced treads..

Proform is owned by the same company as NordicTrack, Icon Fitness, and the Carbon T7 is more or less a budget model for people who want the NordicTrack experience without paying as much. This treadmill’s features are basically the same as the NordicTrack 1750, with slight downgrades. It has a lower max speed, smaller incline range, and less powerful motor than the 1750, but it’s also hundreds of dollars cheaper.

The Proform Carbon T7 has a lot of things going for it, though, including quick-speed controls and plus/minus buttons to control the speed and incline. Its7-inch touchscreen is a little smaller than others we tested, and the sound is perhaps a tad tinnier, but it displays the metrics that you’ll need.

Plus, the classes are the same as the 1750, and this treadmill offers automatic speed and incline changes along with the instructor’s calls. Some extra-fast, extra-steep pushes are out of reach because of speed and incline limitations with the Proform. During testing, we missed the incline range while taking some steep hiking classes, but speed wasn’t an issue as we never exceeded 10 miles per hour.

Once assembled, the Proform comes out to 35.2 inches wide, 73.5 inches deep, and 57.5 inches tall—definitely not tiny, but not too big to keep in the corner of a bedroom or living room. It folds up, too, and is easier than some to move around when needed. Likewise, its deck isn’t as generous as some others at 20 by 55 inches, but it isn’t insufficient, either, especially if you’re walking.

Because Proform does not offer assembly, we set up the Carbon T7. It was a struggle—the treadmill has a lot of parts and many of the steps require two people. If you live alone, and don’t want to deal with wrangling friends or hiring help to put it together, the assembly alone was enough of an issue that you may want to look at another option.

• Overall dimensions: 70 x 34 x 55 inches (length x width x height)
• Belt size: 20 x 55 inches (width x length)
• Maximum speed: 10 mph
• Incline range: 0% to 10%
• Motor: 2.75 CHP
• Warranty: Lifetime on frame and motor; 1 year on parts and labor. (You can also purchase a “warranty boost” for $120 or $150 to add three or five years to the parts and labor.)

If you’re looking for a no-frills treadmill at the lowest price, your best bet is the Horizon T101. The T101 didn't rank as high as others because it has fewer fancy features, but it's a solid treadmill and was a serious contender for our Best Value award.

It has decent speed and incline offerings—one to 10 miles per hour (a six-minute mile pace) and 0 to 10%, respectively—a 20-inch wide and 55-inch long belt, and a 300-pound weight limit, a 2.75 CHP motor, a built-in tablet holder, and Bluetooth speakers. The deck isn’t quite as spacious or rebounding as others, but the treadmill feels sturdy and better than other options in its price range.

Horizon doesn’t offer assembly, but it was one of the easier treadmills to put together. And, once assembled, it didn’t take up too much space and is unobtrusive enough to stick in a corner of a room that may not be designated for working out. The T101 also folds up, so it doesn’t have to take up its entire floor space when it’s not in use.

Using the T101 is pretty easy to figure out. You control the speed and incline by pushing a plus and minus button on its respective label, or pick one of the shortcut buttons that takes you right to the speed or incline you want.

Its LED display shows the time you’ve been running, current speed in miles per hour, incline level, and a total calorie burn estimate, but not your pace in minutes per mile. Another small quibble—the tablet holder is really just a ledge right below the console display, which means using a tablet during a workout covers up the display.

• Overall dimensions: 64.5 x 28 x 50.5 inches (length x width x height)
• Belt size: 16.5 x 49.5 inches (width x length)
• Maximum speed: 8 mph
• Incline range: 0% to 12%
• Motor: 2.2 HP
• Warranty: 3 years on the frame; 180 days on other parts and components

This Sunny treadmill is one of the most popular options on Amazon, and, for its price—usually just under $500—its offerings aren’t too bad.

While not an issue when walking, the belt, at 16.5 inches wide, felt way too narrow when running at higher speeds during testing. That said, with a max speed of 8 mph, it’s clearly not designed for serious runners or anyone who likes to sprint. It’s also not designed for people with larger frames—the maximum weight is 240 pounds, and the belt length is just 49.5 inches.

Sunny doesn’t provide any info on the tread’s continuous horsepower, but its motor has a maximum horsepower of 2.2—pretty low in comparison to others we tested. But it’s easy to figure out how to use and features an impressive incline.

It was also easy to put together. Once put together, it’s small, relatively light, folds up and has wheels, so it’s no sweat to pull into a different room if needed.