Endurance TF3i Treadmill

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

MSRP: $1795, Price As Reviewed: $1259, 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.

Folding feature

 Folding feature for treadmills is quite common but this is the main difference between the TF3i and the T3i.

With Pulse grips

Although it doesn't have the wireless strap, the hand grip sensors are the extra addition to this foldable version of the T3i.

 

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

Quality and Durability – 72.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 58.2% [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% Features 6 workout programs.
Main component Max Speed 9.1 to 10 MPH 35 45 77.78% TF3i can go from 0.5 to 10 mph speed.
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Incline range is from 0 - 12%.
Main component Belt Length 50-50.9" 15 40 37.5% Belt is 50\" long
Main component Belt Width 18.0 to 18.4 12.5 40 31.25% Features a 18\" belt width.
Main component Motor Rating 2.01 to 2.25 HP 18 45 40% Treadmill has a 2.2HP motor.
    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% Decline feature not supported.
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% Amazon states treadmill has impact cushioning system.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Amazon states treadmill has lift-assist folding mechanism.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Fan feature not stated.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Website doesn\'t mention of any TV feature.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% Treadmill doesn\'t support MP3 players.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% 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% Amazon description has no mention of Fitness test/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% User profiles not stated.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Treadmill comes with pulse grips heart monitor.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No mention of quick speed and incline feature.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Has distance readout on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Shows calories burned on console.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console looks modern.
Extra Features Bonus Aesthetics awesome frame aesthetics 5     Heavy-duty 2-by-3-inch and 2-by-4-inch steel frame makes it very sturdy.
    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% Gives a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Comes with a lifetime motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty more than 7 years/lifetime 60 60 100% Treadmill has a lifetime parts warranty.
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% Belt is 2-ply.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% 200 pounds according to Amazon user review.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 263 to 275 pounds 17.5 42.5 41.18% Accomodates weight up to 275Lbs
Quality and reliability Rollers 2" 10 22.5 44.44% Roller diameter is 2 inches.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Roller diameter is 2 inches.
    Subtotal 3 : 210 290 72.41%  
    Overall: 453.5 770 58.21%