Nautilus T514 Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: December 11, 2011
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $1849, Price As Reviewed: $969, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Above average motor

The 2.75HP motor that comes with the T514 is above average as a 2.5HP is what's common for treadmills in this price range.

Comes with wireless chest strap and pulse grips

Not all treadmill include the wireless heart rate monitor so this is definitely a strength for the T516.

Built-in cooling fans

Although a lower pro, it's a nice feature included in the T514.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Poor labor warranty

Comes only wih 6 months labor warranty.

No MP3 player support

Treadmill doesn't have a built-in sound system to suppoert MP3 and othber audio players.

No noise reduction feature

No mention if the T514 comes with a quiet motor or belt.

Belt plies and roller size unknown

We give low marks for unknown or unstated features. Not to say that the quality of these features are poor but you have reasons to be cautious if details about these are not disclosed.

Basic Components – 67.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 69.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 48.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 61.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 19 23.75 40 59.38% 19 workout programs based on amazon and homepage.
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Maximum speed is 12MPH.
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Treadmill is capable of up to 12% incline.
Main component Belt Length 55-55.9" 24 40 60% Amazon states a 55\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Has a 20-inch belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.51 to 2.75 HP 24 45 53.33% Has a 2.75 horsepower continuous duty motor.
    Subtotal 1: 171.75 255 67.35%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Does not have a decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Amazon has no info on noise reduction feature.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Features SoftTrak™ deck suspension
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill comes with SoftDrop™ folding technology.
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% Amazon states treadmill comes with a cooling fan feature.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Doesn\'t have TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% No MP3 player support.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill has bottle holders.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back Amazon gives a 30-day money back guarantee.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Fitness test/Goals not mentioned.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 7.5 7.5 100% Features 2 user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Has both contact grips and wireless chest strap
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Treadmill has quick speed and incline buttons on console.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Shows distance on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays calories burned.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Treadmill has2 Blue Backlit LCD Windows.
Extra Features Bonus Hand handle/rest/rail controls Yes 10     Comes with handle bar controls.
    Subtotal 2: 157 225 69.78%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 7 years to 12 years 15 20 75% Comes with a 10 year frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 7 years to 12 years 20 30 66.67% Manufacturer gives a 10-year motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 2 years 25 60 41.67% Manufacturer gives 2-year parts warranty and 90 days on wear parts.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Warranty for labor is 6 months.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% No information if belt is multi-ply.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 276 to 287 pounds 25 40 62.5% Has a weight of 285 pounds.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Has a 350-pound weight capacity.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Roller size not mentioned.
    Subtotal 3 : 140 290 48.28%  
    Overall: 468.75 770 61.8%