Horizon Evolve SG Treadmill

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

MSRP: $799, Price As Reviewed: $499, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Affordable price

Entry level treadmill. Lowest priced Horizon treadmill.

Built-in sound system

Includes an input plug for MP3 and other audio players.

Heart rate monitoring

Has a thumb pulse reader to monitor your heart rate.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Below average belt and motor combination

Gives you a limited walking space at 17" x 45" powered by a 1.5HP motor backed by a poor warranty. You may want to question how long this treadmill will last.

Limited programs

Only has 2 built-in programs.

Questionable quality

Comes with just 10-year frame and 5 years motor warranty. Plus a year for parts and labor. 

No incline levels.

Very basic treadmill. Doesn't come even with manual incline. Some manual treadmills have this feature.

Basic Components – 17.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 51.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 31.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 33.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 2 3 40 7.5% Treadmill has only 2 programs.
Main component Max Speed 6 MPH or Below 10 45 22.22% Treadmill\'s maximum speed is 6mph only.
Main component Max Incline Below 6% 5 45 11.11% Evolve SG doesn\'t mention of any incline feature.
Main component Belt Length <50" 12.5 40 31.25% Website states a 45\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width 17.0 to 17.4 7.5 40 18.75% Belt width is 17 inches.
Main component Motor Rating 1.26 to 1.5 HP 7.5 45 16.67% Has a 1.5CHP motor.
    Subtotal 1: 45.5 255 17.84%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Has no decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Noise reduction feature not stated.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% The Evolve SG has a COMFORTzone™ cushioning system.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill folds for easy storage.
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% Treadmill does not have TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Treadmill come with audio player support
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% Bottle holders not stated.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon.com provides a 30-day money back guarantee on its products.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Treadmill doesn\'t have Fitness test/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% No mention of user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Has a thumb heart rate monitor.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons No/Not Stated 3 10 30% The Confidence Power Plus doesn\'t have any quick speed and incline buttons.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Has time readout on console.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Distance feedback displayed on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Calories burned displayed on console.
Extra Features Console Design Clumsy or Outdated 3 10 30% Console has LED display only.
    Subtotal 2: 115 225 51.11%  


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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% Frame warranty is 10 years.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 6 years or less 15 30 50% Has a 5-year motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 1 year 15 60 25% Parts warranty is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Comes with a 1 year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Information not available if belt is multi-ply.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Weight of machine is 99lbs.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 238 to 250 pounds 12.5 42.5 29.41% Treadmill has a 250lb weight capacity.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Roller size is not stated in product description.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Roller size is not stated in product description.
    Subtotal 3 : 92.5 290 31.9%  
    Overall: 253 770 33.62%