Endurance T3i Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: December 10, 2011
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $1820, Price As Reviewed: $1158, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Excellent warranty

Offers lifetime warranty on everything.

Multi-ply treadbelts and deck with multi-point shock absorption

Although common, many manufacturers still doesn't doesn't disclose belt plies.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Below average belt and motor combination

Comes with a 2.2HP motor and an 18" x 50" belt. Many  treadmills in the $1000 price range have a 3HP motor and 20"x60" belts.

Limited programs

Only has 6 programs. Electronic programs aren't very expensive nowadays.

Average speed and incline range

Though 10mph is quite fast and a 12% max incline is okay, other treadmills can offer 12mph and 15% incline.

Basic Components – 44.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 46.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 74.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 55.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 6 9 40 22.5% Lets you choose from 6 workout programs.
Main component Max Speed 9.1 to 10 MPH 35 45 77.78% Treadmill can go from 0.5 to 10 mph speed
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Has a 0 - 12% incline range.
Main component Belt Length 50-50.9" 15 40 37.5% Treadmill has a 50\" belt length. .
Main component Belt Width 18.0 to 18.4 12.5 40 31.25% Has a 18-inch belt length.
Main component Motor Rating 2.01 to 2.25 HP 18 45 40% Treadmill has a 2.2HP continuous duty motor and can work up to 6.6 HP Peak Duty.
    Subtotal 1: 114.5 255 44.9%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% No mention of any decline features.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% The Endurance Poly-V Belt Drive System delivers an amazingly quiet workout experience, allowing you to watch TV or read a book without being distracted by machine noise.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Has an impact cushioning system.
Extra Features Folding No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% Treadmill doesn\'t fold.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Cooling fans not stated.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Does not have a TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 support not stated.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Photo shows bottle holder.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon gives a 30-day money back guarantee.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Fitness tests not stated.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Doesn\'t have user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor No/Not Stated 3 20 15% No heart rate monitors.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No mention of quick speed/incline buttons.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Time displayed on console.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Readout shows distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Treadmill shows calories burned on console.
Extra Features Console Design Clumsy or Outdated 3 10 30% Console is not so modern looking even with Bright LED display.
Extra Features Bonus Aesthetics awesome frame aesthetics 5     Frame si made of heavy-gauge welded steel with textured powder coat finish.
    Subtotal 2: 105 225 46.67%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 13 to lifetime 20 20 100% Has a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on motor.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty more than 7 years/lifetime 60 60 100% Comes with a lifetime warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 5 years to lifetime 60 60 100% Endurance In Home Lifetime Warranty that covers everything
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Amazon states that belt is 2-ply.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% 185 pounds according to Amazon website.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 263 to 275 pounds 17.5 42.5 41.18% Maximum user weight is 275lbs according to Amazon.
Quality and reliability Rollers 2" 10 22.5 44.44% Treadmill has 2\" Crowned rollers.
    Subtotal 3 : 215 290 74.14%  
    Overall: 434.5 770 55.24%