EVO FX30 Treadmill (Discontinued)
- Reviewed On: December 01, 2011
- Reviewed By: David Hu
MSRP: $1799, Price As Reviewed: $1799, Model Year: 2007
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We have discontinued our coverage of this model as of December 1st, 2011. Please visit our Best Buy Section or visit our home page to see our latest reviews.
Summary of What The Experts Say
Experts are split as to what they think about the EVO FX30. Consumer Reports magazine rated the EVO FX30 with an overall score of 62 which is the lowest of all the treadmills they reviewed. Treadmill doctor said this is a solid treadmill and would gladly pick the FX30 over the FX20 due to the upgrades in the motor and rollers. Another expert recommended the FX20 instead of the FX30 due to cost considerations.
Summary of What The Users Say
We are still waiting for users to voice their thoughts on the EVO FX30.
What You Should Do
To understand what to do, you first need to understand how the EVO FX30 is very similar to all the other models in the EVO FX lineup. The FX30 features Evo Fitness' famous patented motion control function which allows the user to change speeds by simply waving their hands. Although this function is unique to the EVO brand, it is not unique to the FX30 model. Almost all treadmills (minus the EVO 3i) feature this unique motion detection function. In other words, if you want to buy an EVO for the sake of having the cool motion sensor, that’s OK but the EVO FX30 is not only one that has it.
EVO also seems to have done a great job with their trademarked Swing Arm deck suspension technology resulting in an above average score by experts for running comfort. But like the motion sensor feature, this trademarked suspension technology is also not unique to the EVO FX30 but can be found across basically all EVO models.
When all the treadmills in the EVO brand sport its two main marketing/selling points (motion control speed adjustment and trademarked deck), the only reasonable thing left to do is to compare each treadmill's specs and prices.
EVO FX30 vs EVO FX20
On paper, the EVO FX30 features a slightly more powerful motor at 2.75 CHP to the 2.5 HP found in the FX20. It also weighs heavier at 260 lbs compared to FX20's 195 lbs. Everything else seems to be the same although the $400 price difference between the two would suggest the more expensive FX30 is better constructed with better parts.
The above conclusion that we’ve developed is supported by the Treadmill Doctor that gave slightly better ratings to the Evo FX30 in the power (motor upgrade) and quality (extra weight contributes to quality) categories. If you subscribe to the line of thought where the more it costs, the better the product, FX30 is going to be better than the FX20.
Verdict: At above $1500, EVO FX30 is a good (starter) runner’s treadmill but not the best. It is slightly less well built than some of the other choices we recommend in this price range. If you want to stick with an EVO, either go up a class to the EVO FX40 or go down one to the FX20. If you want to get the best treadmill that $1500 can buy you, take a look at what we currently have as our best buys which includes other brands.
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