Endurance T6iHRC Treadmill

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

MSRP: $2515, Price As Reviewed: $1518, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Excellent warranty

Offers lifetime warranty on everything.

20 programs

Though average for most treadmills, this is an improvement from the T3i which only has 9 programs.

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

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

Grip sensors and wireless heart rate monitors included.

Comes with wireless heart rate monitor. Not many treadmills come with this add-on. Not many treadmills throw away this add-on.

Heavy treadmill

287lbs. Heavy treadmills are more sturdy.

 

Cons

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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.

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 – 57.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 57.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 83.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 66% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 20 24.5 40 61.25% Treadmill comes with 20 Programs
Main component Max Speed 9.1 to 10 MPH 35 45 77.78% Treadmill is capable of going from 0.5 to 10 miles per hour.
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Elevation range is 0 - 12%.
Main component Belt Length 53-53.9" 20 40 50% Has a 53-inch belt length.
Main component Belt Width 19.0 to 19.4 20 40 50% Treadmill has a 19\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.26 to 2.50 HP 21 45 46.67% Motor rating is 2.5 HP Continuous Duty.
    Subtotal 1: 145.5 255 57.06%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Decline feature is not supported by this treadmill.
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% Features impact cushioning system.
Extra Features Folding No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% The T6IHRC is a non-folding treadmill.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Doesn\'t have fans.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% No TV on console.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% Has no built-in sound system.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill comes with bottle holders.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back guarantee - Amazon.com
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Doesn\'t have Fitness test/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% No user profiles mentioned.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Has both contact grips and wireless chest strap.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Doesn\'t have quick speed and incline buttons.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Calories feedback displayed on console
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features a3-Window Profile Matrix 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: 129 225 57.33%  


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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% Comes with a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Motor is warranted for life.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty more than 7 years/lifetime 60 60 100% Has 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% Treadmill has a 2-ply belt.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 276 to 287 pounds 25 40 62.5% Treadmill is 287 pounds.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 42.5 52.94% Weight capacity is 300 lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.5" 15 22.5 66.67% Comes with 2.5\" diameter crowned rollers.
    Subtotal 3 : 242.5 290 83.62%  
    Overall: 517 770 66%